Rice raus, Rogers rein? Fragen zur englischen Startelf für Tuchel
Obwohl er nach wie vor „sehr optimistisch“ hinsichtlich der Erfolgsaussichten von Thomas Tuchel als englischer Nationaltrainer ist, zeigte sich der ehemalige Three-Lions-Verteidiger Stephen Warnock von einigen seiner Aufstellungsentscheidungen „überrascht“. England kam am Dienstagabend im Boston Stadium gegen Ghana nicht über ein torloses Unentschieden hinaus, obwohl ein Sieg den Einzug in die Runde der letzten 32 der Weltmeisterschaft gesichert hätte.
Despite still feeling "massively optimistic" about Thomas Tuchel's chances of being successful as England manager, former Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has been left "surprised" with some of his selection decisions.
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night, knowing that victory would have confirmed a place in the World Cup's last 32.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily, Warnock said: "More than anything, I was surprised Nico O'Reilly didn't start in the left-back position because when you have a right-footed left-back, you lose that little bit of balance on the pitch.
"You can see the difference when O'Reilly comes on, England get more bodies into the box and it causes chaos.
"I've seen a clip of Declan Rice getting onto the team bus with a heavily strapped calf, so it might be that Thomas Tuchel rests one of his two central midfielders and goes for more attacking-minded players next time out.
"I wouldn't mind seeing Harry Kane through the middle with Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers either side of him, as either two number eights or two number 10s.
"It also wouldn't surprise me if he starts Marcus Rashford on the left-hand side as his cameos so far have been hugely impressive. When you're looking for a player to get in behind or get in 1-v-1 situations, he has been key.
"Noni Madueke did very well in the first half, but I was surprised Tuchel didn't bring Rashford on a little bit earlier. Giving a player 10 minutes in a game like that just isn't enough.
"Djed Spence, who is playing with the wrong foot constantly, was also playing very predictable balls to Anthony Gordon, which was making it very difficult for him to find the space or get in behind.
"I understood why Tuchel picked Spence initially, but I thought he was taking him as a right-back not a left-back. Right now, I can't understand how Lewis Hall isn't in this squad. It is nothing against Spence, I just don't think left-back suits him.
"That being said, I am still massively optimistic with this manager."
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