LUKE LITTLER claims England will KO Switzerland if Gareth Southgate selects the players and formation the fans want.
The Three Lions have spluttered through to Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final.
And the darts sensation, 17, is urging boss Southgate to check out demands from supporters after four disappointing performances in Germany.
However, some fans are scratching their heads – as they reckon Littler’s message is not clear enough.
Luke the Nuke told Sky Sports: “I think Gareth just needs to pick what all the fans want.
“And we all know what we want, what players we need – and that’s what he needs to do.”
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Littler nodded in agreement when it was put to him that Southgate has a tough time choosing the team when so many opinions are flying around.
But the whizkid added: “Well, yeah, but if we get the right players in and do the right formation for the Switzerland game then we’ll be alright.”
Southgate is tipped to ditch 4-3-3 for three defenders and two wing-backs this weekend.
But England legend Alan Shearer believes the key could be replacing Phil Foden with a more orthodox wideman in Anthony Gordon.
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Whatever Southgate decides, he will be without arguably the Three Lions’ most consistent player at the Euros – because Marc Guehi is suspended.
It means Kyle Walker and John Stones could be joined in a three-man backline by Ezri Konsa.
And with so much uncertainty, it’s not surprising fans had conflicting verdicts on Littler’s input.
“Who are the right players?” asked one – with many supporters doubting there was a common view on the team Southgate should name.
The most ungenerous observer posted: “But they are all bad.”
However, one fan wrote: “Luke Littler’s confidence is encouraging! England will need to step up their game, just as Phil Foden suggested. A strong formation is key.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
