Gareth Southgate’s team entered the tournament amid high expectations from fans and experts alike. However, their performances have been less than convincing, narrowly winning 1-0 against Serbia in their opener and drawing against Denmark in their second match. Jamie Carragher, a revered figure from Liverpool, has proposed changes to the national team’s starting lineup if they aim to clinch the Euros this summer.
In his editorial for The Telegraph, Carragher acknowledged the initial optimism surrounding the lineup chosen for the Serbia and Denmark games. He refrained from retrospective criticism, understanding Southgate’s decisions to stick with the setup for another fixture. However, Carragher now believes adjustments are necessary, particularly emphasizing the need to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden from the starting eleven.
Regarding Alexander-Arnold, who was deployed in midfield—a departure from his usual role as a full-back—Carragher deemed the experiment unsuccessful, noting its physical demands and its impact on the player’s ability to showcase his passing range effectively. Despite a notable pass to Bukayo Saka before being substituted, Carragher highlighted that Alexander-Arnold excels more consistently when positioned in his natural role.
Similarly, Carragher expressed admiration for Foden but suggested that England’s tactical setup struggles to accommodate him alongside Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, as they tend to occupy overlapping spaces on the field.
Looking ahead, Carragher’s insights underscore the importance of reevaluating the team’s composition for the upcoming crucial match against Slovenia on June 24, as England seeks to secure a spot in the round of 16.
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