Gareth Southgate had admitted on the eve of the Costa Rica game that he expects to have to choose between his most experienced defensive midfielders in Russia and, given this team’s mindset is to attack, he may now be edging towards Jordan Henderson in the role against England’s first opponents in the group stage, Tunisia. The Liverpool midfielder captained the team here, a bustling presence and organiser, with his delivery more forward thinking than that with which Eric Dier is credited. A converted No 8 playing as that midfield pivot may leave England rather open – Dier’s instincts are that of a centre-back – but they set an upbeat tone and give the whole group a more offensive feel.
Written by Dominic Fifield at Elland Road
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/08/jordan-henderson-impresses-jamie-vardy-set-for-bench under the title “Jordan Henderson impresses, but Jamie Vardy looks set for the bench | Dominic Fifield”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
