Southgate: Why Alli didn't play vs Italy

[mawspurs]

Gareth Southgate insisted that Dele Alli is still an important part of England’s plans, despite being left out of the starting line-up for both of their friendlies this week.

Read the full article at Independent

 

[sebo_sek]

I'm actually very happy about his omissions.

 

[mawspurs]

I'm actually very happy about his omissions.

Yes except it seems it was because he is carry a minor injury, which is not good news with Harry out already.

 

[greaves]

What Alli did next...
Came on and scored an absolute screamer against Chelsea.

 

[N17Jack]

I think Southgate knows what Dele brings to the party, no need to play him in two absolutely meaningless friendly's. He has no injury, I bet he starts against the rent boys.

 

[Geez]

He's carrying a groin injury

 

[Shadydan]

Too much being made about this but then again Dele Alli is great click bait material. He'll be on the squad and will probably start in the World Cup but I guess it's fun to speculate about it in a slow news week isn't it