On June 14, England international Ivan Toney addressed the criticism surrounding manager Gareth Southgate’s squad selection, stating that his call for numerous attacking players is a strategy to overwhelm opponents with a strong offensive force.
Southgate’s England squad has drawn considerable debate, with the exclusion of Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish while selecting three number 9 strikers. This has led to skepticism about Southgate’s approach, suggesting a potential imbalance in the team’s setup.
Toney explained, “Southgate’s reasoning behind this is to make England more aggressive, relying on our attacking prowess to dominate teams. Our three number 9s are all capable and in good form. When opportunities arise on the pitch, we must seize them to support the England team fully.”
In this Euro Cup, England has been drawn in Group C alongside Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia. The Three Lions have their sights set on lifting the championship trophy.