Ahead of England’s Euro Quarterfinal clash with Switzerland, all eyes are on England manager Gareth Southgate, who is set to “completely change” his tactical plans. Ferdinand and Wilshere have both stated that no matter the formation or change, Manu must start!
Ferdinand expressed on X (Twitter): “If Kobbie (Manu) isn’t starting, I’m walking back to England from Germany! Must!” Although some users joked that Ferdinand “probably wouldn’t be able to walk back, he’d have to swim across the Channel”, most users pointed out that Manu is currently England’s best player and should be starting.
According to British media, Sky Sports, Southgate is planning to deploy a 3-back formation to cope with the suspension of Marc Guehi. It is understood that Stones, Konsa and Walker will make up the back three, Bellingham and Foden will operate behind Kane, Arnold may be deployed as right wing-back, and the left wing-back position is between Saka and Shaw. The above positions are not much of a mystery, but now the public debate centers on who will partner Rice in central midfield, with Kobbie-Manu and Gallagher vying for the spot.
Ferdinand’s views have been endorsed by many experts, including former England international Jack Wilshere, who told The Sun: “Manu has proven himself to be a player worthy of England building their midfield around. When we looked like we were going to lose the game, that’s what I thought, although he wasn’t on the pitch for that incredible comeback victory, he was our best player before that. He is fearless, has an instinct to do the right thing at the right time, something that seemed to be lacking in England for most of the game. Manu is the midfielder England has been craving for a long time, he can be the glue that binds the team together, he will give the team a real boost in the rest of the tournament and for many years to come”.
The 19-year-old Manchester United star Manu has made three appearances for England at Euro 2024, one start and two substitute appearances, and with a 96% pass completion rate, he is one of the most accurate passers in England.
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