Ben White is having a sublime season with Arsenal, in the context that he is pulled by coach Mikel Arteta to kick as a right-back. However, in this convocation of the England team, the coach Gareth Southgate has eliminated Ben White, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling.
Sharing about the decision, Southgate said: “Yeah, Raheem is not physically fit, so it was an option. Yes. [Tôi sẽ chọn cậu ấy nếu đủ thể lực]. With Ben, Ben (Chilwell) and Trent are similar cases.”
“…It’s the hardest position to pick (right-back), although the criteria are never simple and it always varies a bit in terms of form. Kyle and Trippier are clearly players who have played in the World. Cup, having started in the World Cup, there is a consistency (in form).”
Despite eliminating Ben White, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sterling, Southgate summoned defender Harry Maguire, who lost his starting position at Man Utd.
“We have to pick our best players if we can and then there’s a balance between picking a player of a certain level who doesn’t play regularly or a player who is fit and competitive. good game – not talking about specific names here, it’s a general rule,” Southgate revealed.
Crouching Dragon | 22:28 March 16, 2023