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Jeff Stelling holds the belief that his proposed England starting lineup for Euro 2024, which includes Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, will spark debate among pundits.
As the countdown to the Euros in Germany intensifies, discussions on Gareth Southgate’s squad selection are rife. With the final 26-man squad announced, featuring Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon, speculation is rampant about the starting XI. While pundits like Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer advocate for Gordon’s inclusion, it’s Stelling’s omission of certain players that stirs controversy.
In a recent TalkSPORT segment, Stelling defended his decision to start Gordon and Cole Palmer while leaving out Phil Foden, citing Foden’s limited goal tally for England. Stelling’s rationale hinges on Gordon’s impactful performance against Iceland, despite England’s overall disappointment.
He exudes the same level of confidence as he did while wearing the Newcastle United jersey, having delivered his career-best season and arguably emerged as the Magpies’ standout performer.
However, does this automatically warrant him starting ahead of Foden? This dilemma will undoubtedly be a focal point for Southgate, especially if he doesn’t intend to deploy Foden in a central role. The uncertainty surrounding the Manchester City star remains a significant question mark, but there should unquestionably be a spot for him in the starting lineup.
Should Southgate opt to follow Stelling’s suggestion and omit Foden, he risks facing considerable criticism if his strategy fails. Additionally, such a decision would place added pressure on Gordon to deliver, although this shouldn’t be an issue for the 23-year-old.
Ideally, Southgate will devise a solution to include both Gordon and Foden in his starting XI as he endeavors to bring football home for England.
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