Former Wolves technical director Scott Sellars has said that Morgan Gibbs-White deserves a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad. Despite being omitted from the recent 35-man provisional group, the forward’s recent hat-trick against Burnley has reignited the debate regarding his inclusion ahead of the summer tournament.
According to him, Gibbs-White’s unique ability to influence tight games makes his recent exclusion from the national setup very shocking.
Scott added that the Nottingham Forest talisman has the right mentality and attitude to play for England.
His words, “I always felt he would play for England and at youth level he compared to the best. I worked with Phil Foden at City, so I knew his level and I always felt Morgan was around that.
His mentality and his attitude would mean he would get opportunities to play at the highest level. Anything he’s done in his career has been no surprise.
His attitude was the first thing I saw at about 15, just his enthusiasm and how he got around the game and wanted to get on the ball. Then when he got the ball, he’d do something.
When he’s played for England, his performances have been of a high quality. He’s bringing goals and at World Cup level games can be so tight, it can be on people who’ve got that quality of finish win you the game.
I’m surprised he wasn’t in the 35 [man squad]. If you’re looking at form, I’m even more surprised. He probably more of a complete midfield player than a number 10. If other players are not on form, one or two injuries as well which can always happen, then I think he’s certainly worth a place in the squad.”
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