England has been playing a 4-2-3-1 formation throughout this European Championship, and despite reaching the quarter-finals, the performances have been far from convincing. Former England striker Jurgen Klinsmann, in his recent column for The Sun, has offered Gareth Southgate some advice, suggesting he switches England’s formation from 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2.
Klinsmann writes: “As a manager, you have to trust your gut feeling at tournaments. After Spain’s dominant run in three consecutive major tournaments (2008-2012), the 4-2-3-1 became a standard system for most clubs and countries. But if it isn’t working, you have to be open to changing it.”
“I would recommend that England switches from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-4-2. I always played in a 4-4-2 when I was a player. There are many benefits to having a partner up front when you’re moving forward in the game.”
“Harry Kane has often been isolated this tournament and hasn’t been as effective as we’ve come to expect. Ivan Toney should be his partner, and they should start the game together as a strike duo.”
England face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, and it remains to be seen if Gareth Southgate will alter his team’s formation.
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