Don't forget his attacking threat and, although Nico O'Reilly has been exceptional, having Josko play centre or left back is a huge asset. Temperament looks first rate as well and he will help the younger centre-backs grow and mature. An exceptional player who may well prove to be one of the best the Premier League has seen.
Bellingham will have been happy to take the armband, O’Reilly is a midfield option but Stones looks a weak linkEngland may as well pack their bags and go home if Harry Kane picks up an injury. The captain laboured through Euro 2024, leaving some to wonder if his international career was winding down, but there is no doubting his importance before the World Cup. It had to be Kane calming the nerves as England warmed up with a win over New Zealand in testing conditions in Tampa. Continue reading...
