The new England shirt stirs emotions, Gareth Southgate refuses to highlight his favorites and most want to see Dejan Kulusevsky right from the start.
Here are today’s English football news headlines.
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The Daily Mail and The Mirror reported “great outrage” after the “leak” of the new English uniform on Thursday.
Captain Harry Kane donned the new home kit, designed by Nike, which is a tribute to the jersey from 1996. Fans seemed particularly unhappy with the light blue and dark blue shoulder areas, and the colors also seen on the socks.
One user reported by The Mirror wrote: “If this is the new England national team kit…Nike should be ashamed!! It’s a pity.”
A total of 13 World Cup kits have been revealed, including those of France, the Netherlands and Portugal. “I think all national teams deserve an apology,” says one user.
However, much rave about England’s red shirt wasn’t far off.
“How can you make a terrible home shirt and at the same time one of the most beautiful away from home? This red color, inspired by the 1990s, is the highlight of the England shirt at the World Cup in Qatar,” a confused user wrote.
Today’s pickup
Gareth Southgate has picked Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in his last international squad ahead of the World Cup. In addition, Brentford striker Evan Toni gets the chance for the first time.
It is clear that Maguire, who has lost his place in the starting line-up to Eric ten Hag, remains the favorite for the England captain. Likewise, Luke Shaw, whose playing time in the club team was less than usual. However, his teammate, Jadon Sancho, has been left out.
“Obviously we have a number of players, including Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Calvin Phillips, who don’t play long minutes for their clubs,” Southgate was quoted as saying by Metro.
– But we feel that they were, and could be, important players for us. It’s not an ideal situation but there is still a lot of football to be played ahead of Qatar.
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Antonio Conte says the only player who struggles with the tactical aspects is Bisoma. This may explain why Eve, who signed from Brighton in the summer, has so short playing time at Tottenham.
Today’s requirements
Most people seem to agree that Dejan Kulusevsky should start for Tottenham in this weekend’s meeting with Leicester. Football experts in London believe it is not possible to banish the Swede.
“Kolosevsky is worth playing,” the site writes. “Returning the Swede to the starting lineup means that (Heung-min) Son is on the bench, a player who may need to catch his breath after suffering.”
Today’s status
Cristiano was responsible for one of the goals of Man United’s victory over Sharif in the Europa League. This was the Portuguese’s 699th career goal. However, scores after the meeting weren’t the highest, the Manchester Evening News landed it at seven points (on a ten-point scale) with the justification: “Not as sharp as it could be”. Substitute gives Anthony Ilanga six.
United have now won five of their last six matches, which is equivalent to winning their previous 21 matches.
Today’s rumor
Christoph Freund refuses to quash rumors that he could become Chelsea’s new sporting director, writes The Telegraph.
Chelsea is a big club that is undergoing changes. I can’t say exactly what will happen, Freund, who is currently at RB Salzburg, said after the draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Today’s punishment
Jesse Marsh will not be allowed to coach Leeds on the touchline against Aston Villa after their 2-5 defeat to Brentford, the Daily Mail reports. The coach must also pay a fine of 10,000 pounds (about 123,000 Swedish kronor) for his behavior towards the referees above all else.
Liverpool manager John Ashterberg and Newcastle’s Daniel Hodges have also been arrested and fined following the chaotic finale at Anfield a few weeks ago.