On the early morning of June 17, England narrowly defeated Serbia 1-0 in a Euro Cup group match.
From the team’s average position map during the game, the pressure on the left wing was significantly insufficient. While right-wing starter Saka was the most advanced player in the team, Foden on the left wing had an average position similar to that of the relatively less impactful Kane.
Before the tournament, Southgate decided to choose his wingers based on current form rather than past credentials, omitting the feared Grealish and opting for Foden, Eze, and others. However, Foden’s effectiveness as an attacking midfielder was limited in this match, resulting in the team failing to achieve a balanced attack on both flanks.
If England ultimately falls short in their mission to “bring football home,” will Southgate look back with regret at his decision to leave Grealish behind?
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