"Sack Southgate" "It's not coming home" - England fans enraged as Chelsea star replaces Trent Alexander-Arnold for Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia
England fans are disappointed with Gareth Southgate's starting line-up to face Slovenia in Euro 2024, particularly as Chelsea's Connor Gallagher was included ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gallagher replacing the Liverpool star was the only major change compared to previous lineups.
Ahead of kickoff, fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to rant against Gareth Southgate for the lineup and demanding his swift resignation. Here are some of the reactions:
Many fans were shocked to see players like Trent Alexander Arnold, Cole Palmer, Adam Wharton, and Kobbie Mainoo excluded from the lineup. Here are more posts by enraged fans:
"Benching trent for people like Gallaher is pathetic," another wrote.
"Disrespecting Trent," one wrote.
"No Palmer, No Mainoo, No Trent What is Southgate doing ???!" a user wondered.
"Gallagher mistake inbound," one wrote.
"Can’t wait for Southgate to go, my word," another said.
"Very predictable," another added.
The Three Lions have already secured qualification to the Round of 16 and can confirm their status as table-toppers with a win against Slovenia.
England's starting line-up for Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia explored
As expected, Harry Kane starts upfront alongside Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden in the English attack. The surprise inclusion of Connor Gallagher in place of Trent Alexander Arnold could be due to the midfielder's commendable work rate and his ability to connect the defense with the attack as a box-to-box midfielder.
However, the England squad could miss Alexander-Arnold's impressive ball distribution skills and immaculate long balls into the penalty box. Alongside Gallagher, Southgate has named Arsenal star Declan Rice in the starting lineup whose attacking prowess will add an extra layer of dynamism in the English lineup.
John Stones and Marc Guehi form the main centre-back duo and will be joined by Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier to complete the English backline. Walker's electric pace allows him to provide depth to both the attack and the defense. Meanwhile, Trippier's ability to convert from a dead ball situation has always been lauded by pundits.
Finally, Everton shot-stopper Jordan Pickford (GK) completes England's lineup for their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia.