Jamie Carragher encourages Southgate to “forego two of the best” England players for the upcoming Euro 2024 match.

Jamie Carragher believes that England’s next Euro 2024 match against Slovenia necessitates that Gareth Southgate withdraw Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden.

Harry Kane’s opening goal in Frankfurt was cancelled out by Morten Hjulmand’s exceptional strike, and England was unable to establish a strong presence in their second Group C match in Germany.

A number of England’s starters in Frankfurt were criticised, as were Southgate’s tactics, and the Three Lions turned in a woeful display that lacked vitality.

Alexander-Arnold, the Liverpool right-back who was substituted for Conor Gallagher at the 54-minute mark, was once again playing in midfield as Southgate maintained his unchanged lineup against Denmark.

Phil Foden, the attacking midfielder for Manchester City, was ineffective in their initial match against Serbia. Liverpool legend Carragher now believes that Southgate should withdraw both Alexander-Arnold and the Premier League Player of the Year for the team’s benefit.

“Regrettably, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold, two of the most talented footballers in the Premier League, will be required to make a sacrifice at this time.” “Carragher wrote in his Daily Telegraph column that the team’s setup is not maximising the potential of either the players or their teammates.”

“Introducing Alexander-Arnold to the midfield during a significant tournament was always a risk.” It has been unsuccessful. Alexander-Arnold has more time and space to employ his passing range when he is in the hybrid role, and it is a more physically demanding position than full back, according to the evidence thus far.

“No one enjoys watching Foden more than I do in the side.” However, he is unable to operate in the starting XI with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane if they are all attempting to occupy the same space and positions in order for England to develop a system that is both functional and complementary.

“Kane is a world-class striker who is rightfully considered one of the untouchables.” He performs his most impressive work for England when paired with two speedy wide players. I would prefer to observe a 4-3-3 formation, with Saka and Anthony Gordon flanking Kane.

“Jude Bellingham will descend deeper to assist Rice in a 4-3-3 formation, and the remaining midfielders will then be required to make a decision.” There are those who advocate for Foden to remain in the side, with Bellingham positioned deeper. This would not result in any tactical modifications.

“It must be a midfielder who will generate energy throughout the field, such as Adam Wharton, Conor Gallagher, or Kobbie Mainoo.” That is not a detrimental action; rather, it is indispensable.

Rio Ferdinand, a former centre-back for Manchester United and England, criticised Southgate’s tactics, stating, “They were lacklustre, lacking any sort of direction in my opinion, and tactically well below par. I believed that we were overshadowed by the Denmark team.”

“You must demonstrate respect for them; they were tactically superior, well-drilled, and exerted more pressure on us as a unit.”

“I observed that England appeared to be quite ordinary.” We opt to establish a defensive stance, as our most critical players, our most influential players, are situated at the summit of the pitch.

The quality of our players is too high for us to simply lie back and hope to survive a game. It is imperative that we determine whether the participants are being directed to perform this action or if they are being coerced by the opposition.