Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has come out to react to Gareth Southgate’s comments about the lack of replacements for Kalvin Phillips in the England squad. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, he believes Mainoo or Wharton can replace Kalvin Phillips in the national team if they are given the opportunity to because they are both calm and good on the ball.
Wright added that he does not agree that Kalvin is the only player who can play that role for the national team.
His words, “It’s either Kobbie (Mainoo) or Wharton, but I’d probably put Wharton in there simply because he’s the closest I’ve seen to Fabian Ruiz.
When I’ve seen him in the last few games for Palace at the end of the season, his calmness. He’s calm, he’s got a pass.
He’s a very intelligent player and he’s somebody that wouldn’t panic in this situation. He’s been picked in the squad.
Listening to Gareth, he mentioned about Kalvin Phillips and he’s the only one in the country who can play that role, I don’t believe that.
I believe Adam Wharton can play it. I think Kobbie Mainoo can play it as well. You’ve picked them. Now we’re in a situation where it’s not desperation because we’ve got four points, but we’re in a place where we need something different, we need to change something.”
WOW.
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