Gareth Southgate believes Luke Shaw’s “offensive” and Mason Mount’s flexibility could be a real asset for England ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Albania.
Shaw has not played for England since suffering a serious head injury against Spain in a Nations League match in September 2018, but his form for Manchester United this season has earned him a memory. two.
Southgate, speaking ahead of Albania’s World Cup Warrant on Sunday, cited Shaw’s ability in offensive and defensive as the reasons behind his recovery.
“It’s been really good,” Southgate said. “Luke played in the first under-21 game I took. There was no doubt in our minds about Luke’s quality.”
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“He’s obviously injured and had to pull out a few squads but it’s been great to see him play on the front leg as a full-back with his defense and is he has been very ambitious with his attack.He looks like he is in a good position to move on, he has a very good quality with the ball and it is a good time for him.
“He’s aggressive against his climbers, he’s tough to play against one-v-one, he’s getting better with his cover defending for his back. He needs the level he has shown at his club and played his game. “
Liverpool captain Henderson could be skeptical for this summer’s European Championship due to groin injuries, meaning Mason Mount and Declan Rice could thus create England’s engine room in Sunday’s World Cup second player.
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Chelsea playmaker Mount and West Ham midfielder Rice have been close friends since they were young.
“They did very well in the game we played against Iceland,” Southgate said. “Of course, in that deeper situation, Mason doesn’t play for his club but I do. think it is possible for him. He is a very intelligent player, he can play four, eight or 10.. I think it would be able to change as needed.
“There is no doubt that the balance of those two is good. But just as well James Ward-Prowse was good (against San Marino) the other day and Kalvin Phillips is in excellent shape as well.
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Southgate say England ‘s available attacking options, despite the lack of injured pairing of Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka, do not give him enough confidence.
“It’s an area of the park where we’re starting to get some options. It’s been great to have Jude (Bellingham) with us as well. Everywhere on the pitch we have a lot of competition for places. “
England will be without Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford due to a foot injury. Southgate is pleased with the attack options available.
“We’ve only had Marcus for a game and a half this season, so it’s an opportunity for the rest,” he said. “We’ve seen Jesse Lingard come in again. We’re a bit short of options to upgrade the team but the attacking players are very interesting. They’re in shape and I’m looking forward to playing them. see you play again. “
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Defender Harry Maguire believes England are a better team now than when they reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
“I think over the three years we’ve developed, we’ve worked faster, the experience of the big competition, the highs and the lows,” he said. to incorporate that knowledge into forthcoming competitions. I’m sure that will help us. Of course as a player and as a team, three years is a long time to develop and we have developed in a positive way. “