England's left-back position has become a topic of debate as the team prepares for the knockout stages. Kieran Trippier, a right-footed player, appears uncomfortable at left-back, and Luke Shaw has only just returned to full training. Gareth Southgate faces a dilemma on how to address this issue. Bukayo Saka has publicly stated that playing him out of position at left-back is not the solution, despite suggestions from various quarters, including Ian Wright. Saka emphasized that the final decision rests with Southgate, and he has full belief the coach will make the right call.
"Playing me out of position is not the solution" ❌ Bukayo Saka on comments suggesting that he should play left-back for England 🏴 https://t.co/tBLVsik3uB
Bukayo Saka offer blunt response to suggestion he should be England’s left-back https://t.co/5Bo16JQLCw https://t.co/lSo2YELiHs
Bukayo Saka insists he is not the answer to England's left-back issues https://t.co/E3MUYHMmC3
🏴 Bukayo Saka says Gareth Southgate playing him out of position wouldn't be the right solution - but insists he has full belief England boss will make right call | @johncrossmirror https://t.co/Engcgi2wlv https://t.co/CyHMY9p27B
🗣️ Saka on Ian Wright's suggestions to play left-back for England: "I love Ian Wright, he says so many great things about me, but I don’t think putting me out of position was the solution. We can talk about this, but it is in Gareth’s hands." https://t.co/0XxmBprybi
🚨🚨🎙️| Bukayo Saka: "Putting me out of position at left-back is NOT the solution for England, but it’s in Gareth’s hands & we all have to trust what he selects on the day." 😲🏴 [@Steve_Crossman] https://t.co/Ff7vvcFe6f
The right-footed Kieran Trippier looks uncomfortable at left-back and Luke Shaw has only just returned to full training. So, what should Gareth Southgate do about England's left-sided problem in the knockout stages? Play Bukayo Saka at left wing-back, argues @LiamTharmeCoach