Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes England must “seriously consider” dropping Harry Kane and Semi-final hero starting Ollie Watkins in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final.
Kane has led the line throughout the tournament in Germany, scoring three times, although he has not been at his best throughout the tournament.
Gareth Southgate has been willing to withdraw Kane during games, but has refused to drop the striker despite having credible alternatives on the bench.
Aston Villa man Ollie Watkins pressed his own case with a last minute winner in the semi-final whilst Ivan Toney is another option.
Ahead of Sunday’s clash, Souness would like to Watkin lead the line against Spain.
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“Gareth Southgate faces the biggest football decision of his life on Saturday: whether to drop Harry Kane. If he gets it right, it is a decision that will make Gareth a national hero and, on current evidence, I’d say you have to leave Harry out. I’ve been one of Harry’s greatest supporters,” Souness told Daily Mail.
“He is a fantastic goalscorer, who has shown terrific ability at Tottenham, Bayern Munichand for England but this tournament he has looked like he is towing a caravan around the football pitch. The introduction of Ollie Watkins against the Netherlands enlivened the team. Park the fact he scored a wonderful goal, his contribution changed England as an attacking threat.
“Gareth has been fiercely loyal to Harry, often with good reason as he has been a matchwinner on many occasions, and as I’ve said before I wouldn’t like to begin to second guess what England’s manager does next, but he has to seriously consider this change.”
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That would be a dangerous decision for Southgate to make at this moment . Dropping an Experienced Harry Kane .all the same I believe there are many players up for the task
So I say good luck to Gareth