Football News Update: England Unchanged for Euro 2024 Clash Against Denmark
Ahead of England’s crucial Euro 2024 match against Denmark, talkSPORT understands that manager Gareth Southgate is expected to name an unchanged starting lineup. This decision comes despite some initial question marks over the inclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden in the XI.
Lineup Decisions
- Trent Alexander-Arnold, who typically plays as a defender for Liverpool, has been deployed in midfield for England, and he is set to retain his spot in that role for Thursday’s clash. The 25-year-old featured alongside Declan Rice in the middle of the park during England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener.
- Manchester City’s Phil Foden is also poised to start once again, having been selected on the left side of the attack in the previous match. Although Foden struggled to make a significant impact against Serbia, Southgate appears to be sticking with the same formula for the upcoming encounter with Denmark.
Pundit Reactions
The decision to keep the lineup intact has received mixed reactions from pundits:
“Trent Alexander-Arnold could be ‘ripped to shreds’ by top opposition teams in the later stages of the tournament,” expressed Manchester United legend Roy Keane.
Similarly, Rio Ferdinand questioned whether the Liverpool defender is a “specialized midfielder.”
However, talkSPORT’s own Euro 2024 pundit and Everton defender Ashley Young believes Southgate should consider playing both Alexander-Arnold and Foden in the No. 10 role, with Declan Rice as the sole holding midfielder.
Crucial Match Against Denmark
England’s clash against Denmark will be a repeat of their Euro 2020 semi-final match, which the Three Lions won 2-1 in extra-time before losing to Italy in the final on penalties. Thursday’s match at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt will be a crucial test for Southgate’s side, as a victory would secure their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stage before they face Slovenia in their final Group C encounter.
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