Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has voiced skepticism regarding England manager, Gareth Southgate's midfield strategy for the Three Lions, particularly in the utilization of Manchester City star, Phil Foden.
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has voiced skepticism regarding England manager, Gareth Southgate's midfield strategy for the Three Lions, particularly in the utilization of Manchester City star, Phil Foden. Despite Foden's prolific performances for Manchester City, where he has excelled in a central role, Southgate deployed him on the right wing in England's recent match against Brazil.
He underscores the potential limitations of deploying Foden in wide positions, advocating for a tactical shift to fully utilize his talents in midfield. “Gareth Southgate said once that he is not playing central for his club so he can’t pick him. But he’s played central for his club this season and been arguably one of the best players in the league,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe with FIVE YouTube show.