Gareth Southgate has been urged by Ashely Cole to drop Bukayo Saka off of his England squad for their crucial Euro 2024 matchup with Slovenia.
Saka impressed in England's opening match of the Euro against Serbia, setting up Jude Bellingham's goal.
However, despite England's win against Serbia and their draw against Denmark, the Three Lions have been criticised for their poor performance.
Saka has been criticised for his performance on the wing, with many calling for him to be dropped by Southgate.
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Cole on dropping Saka
Cole a former left-back for England, has called for Southgate to move Foden to the right and rest Saka, with Anthony Gordon filling in on the other wing.
Speaking to beIN Sports, as reported by the Sun, he said, "I would like to see Anthony Gordon play from the left, I would like to see Foden playing on the right because I feel he’s been unfairly dug out.
"You can still see it as a rest for Saka. I would like Foden to show the world how good he is because we know.
"I feel he’s been unfairly criticised playing out of position. People might go 'Well he’s a world-class player, he should be able to adapt'. Fair point, I understand that.
"But what I see of him playing for Man City I would like to see him play there [on the right]."
Meanwhile, England will be facing Slovenia in their last group game of the competition and will be looking to improve of their performance ahead of the knock-out stages.