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Kieran Trippier has vowed to help England improve after the abysmal goal-less draw against Slovenia last night.
The stalemate secured top spot for the Three Lions in Group C with a potential second round shoot out against Holland set up on Sunday at 5pm depending on final group stage results. Trippier’s team-mates Phil Foden and Declan Rice were spotted throwing their arms up in anger at the Newcastle full-back as moves broke down on the pitch in Cologne.
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Trippier has been filling in at left-back in the absence of injured star Luke Shaw but he has not been able to offer the same contributions as his usual role on the right. Foden and Rice were described as “going mad” with Trippier by some fans on social media, with both stars seen throwing their arms in the air as another move broke down on England’s left channel.
Trippier faced up to critics after the game and said: “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and, of course, they want to see more from us. Us players, we want to do more, but we have qualified. Hopefully the performances can get better.
“Being honest, I think we controlled the game. We created some chances, but again, we could do better. It’s fair to say, of course we can. But the most important thing is that our objective before the tournament was to qualify, and we’ve done that, and we topped the group.
“The supporters spend their well-earned money to come and watch us, full credit to them because every tournament that I’ve been involved in, they’ve been incredible, out in Russia, where it’s difficult to travel, and out in Germany again.”
As England’s detractors were given more ammo after the Slovenia draw, Trippier shrugged off the situation. The Newcastle star added: “There is always pressure.
“This is my fourth tournament for England and in every single tournament there is pressure. But us as players, especially the senior players, try to help guide the group.”
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Joe Hart has made an intriguing observation about Phil Foden as England drew 0-0 to Slovenia.
Foden did not have his best game to say the least — rotating between the left-wing and the attacking midfield position throughout the contest before being hooked off for the second game in a row by Gareth Southgate.
Coming into the tournament, Alan Shearer predicted the 24-year-old to emerge as the best player at the European Championship.
The expectations when it came to the £225,000-a-week man were sky-high, considering he was one of the best attackers in the world during the 2023/2024 season.
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Joe Hart makes fresh observation about Phil Foden after England draw to Slovenia
However, the same can be same about Jude Bellingham.
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Especially after the 20-year-old’s virtuosic display for the Three Lions against Serbia, it seemed like he was ready to make Euro 2024 his tournament.
But that has not panned out, with Bellingham putting in underwhelming showings in successive outings against Denmark and Slovenia.
Joe Hart told BBC Sport on Tuesday night that the England players do not seem like they are on the same page as Foden on the pitch.
Hart said: “It all felt a little clunky from England, especially down the left hand side. Jude Bellingham has been coming across and into that left back position in the final third, to combine with Phil Foden, but that leaves Kieran Trippier unsure of when to go, when not to go. You can see [Phil] Foden is trying to make an impact but no one seems to be on his wavelength.”
Phil Foden seems like he is a step ahead of his England teammates
It is tough to disagree with Joe Hart, especially after witnessing how Foden fared for England in their disappointing result against Slovenia.
On several occasions, the 24-year-old seemed visibly puzzled as to why his teammates were not playing certain passes — whether it came to breaking the lines or finding him in acres of space.
Foden has come across like a forlorn figure throughout the tournament, as at Manchester City, his teammates are completely in sync with his and each other’s movements.
The Stockport-born midfielder is often caught gesturing to his teammates on where to pass the ball.
So much so that against Slovenia, Foden dropped right next to Declan Rice to get the team upping the tempo of the game and exacting more control on the pitch.
The clash of playing styles and ideas seem to be occurring on the pitch for Gareth Southgate’s side, which has been to England’s detriment.
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