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Alan Shearer requires Southgate change to suit in-form Prem star in England XI

Premier League icon Alan Shearer has referred to as for Gareth Southgate to vary his England fashion to slot in the Three Lions’ superstars.

Southgate has predominately performed with an additional midfielder throughout his time as England boss, normally both Kalvin Phillips or Jordan Henderson. However, writing for The Athletic, Shearer has referred to as upon Southgate to play with an additional attacker.

The legend pleaded with Southgate to play Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins because the No.9, which might enable Harry Kane to drop into the No.10 position. Alongside the duo, Shearer steered England deploy: Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka.

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However, followers had been sceptical about whether or not Shearer’s plan will come to fruition. “Would love to see it but it’s far too attacking for Southgate,” one fan responded. While a second shared: “Bold of you to assume that Gareth Southgate would ever play with six attackers!”

“Refreshing to see some sense; but your biggest mistake is thinking Gareth Southgate would ever choose something so proactive and exciting,” a 3rd replied. And one other added: “Expecting Southgate to play an attacking style of football is very optimistic…”

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