Former England player Ashley Cole has insisted Gareth Southgate make a crucial choice regarding Bukayo Saka for their final Group game against Slovenia at EURO 2024. His remarks came following England’s dismal performance in the Demark draw.
Saka has made 10 appearances for England in major tournaments thus far. He has made 10 appearances for England in major tournaments thus far. The 22-year-old has played in England’s first two matches in the ongoing tournament in Germany. He assisted Jude Bellingham for the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Serbia while in the 1-1 draw against Denmark he played for 69 minutes. Notably, he has primarily operated as England’s main wide attacker on the right at EURO 2024.
I would like to see Anthony Gordon play from the left and I would like to see Foden playing on the right: Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole expressed his desire to see Anthony Gordon play on the left flank and Phil Foden on the right. He added that Foden has been unfairly criticized. The former footballer also said that he would like to see Foden demonstrate his exceptional talent to the world.
“I would like to see Anthony Gordon play from the left and I would like to see Foden playing on the right because I feel he’s been unfairly dug out. You can still see it as a rest for Saka. I would like Foden to show the world how good he is because we know. I feel he’s been unfairly criticised playing out of position. People might go “well he’s a world class player, he should be able to adapt,” Cole told beIN SPORTS.
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