England manager Gareth Southgate goes 'gung-ho' with usual formation and Bukayo Saka

England manager Gareth Southgate goes ‘gung-ho’ with usual formation and Bukayo SakaSurprised by Gareth Southgate choosing a back four and Bukayo Saka? You really shouldn’t be because this is England…‘Bukayo Saka is set to START in England’s World Cup opener against Iran over Phil Foden with Gareth Southgate ready to go gung-ho in Qatar… with Harry Maguire and Jude Bellingham also in line to make the starting...

But no, it turns out that Mokbel himself has decided that a line-up which is very similar indeed to the England team that beat Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final as ‘gung-ho’… ‘The news will come as a surprise given Foden’s form for Manchester City this season. But Saka is in line to be rewarded for his brilliant form at the Emirates Stadium with a statement start.’

‘Southgate is set to utilise a back four against Iran in what is expected to be an attacking line-up. In addition to Saka’s anticipated inclusion, the England boss is also ready to unleash boy wonder Jude Bellingham on the World Cup stage.’The ten outfield players who have played the most minutes for England in the Nations League in 2022 are as follows: Harry Kane, Harry Maguire, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Reece James, Raheem Sterling, Kyle Walker, Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount and John Stones.

Yes, he’s set to ‘ditch’ a formation he has used in the last three England games which have not been won by England. Sounds ‘bold’. ‘England boss Southgate is considering switching to a back four against Iran which would be a major departure from his tried and trusted formation with three defenders.’In World Cup qualification, England played two of ten games with a back three.

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