According to Alan Shearer, Southgate needs to drop Harry Kane for Callum Wilson when England plays Wales.
Former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer believes that Harry Kane should be rested for England’s last Group B encounter against Wales.
After scoring six goals at the 2018 World Cup, Kane won the Golden Boot, making history as the first English player to do so since Gary Lineker 32 years ago. However, Kane has failed to score in England’s first two games, despite recording two assists against Iran.
When England faces Wales on Tuesday, Shearer believes Callum Wilson may start in place of Harry Kane as Southgate’s team looks to secure their position in the round of 16.
He said in his BBC column: “I am not overly concerned about that statistic [Kane not having a shot on target], because we know the provider role Harry plays for this England team, even when he is not scoring himself. But watching him against the United States, it was clear something wasn’t right.
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“He came through that scare about his ankle before the US game but, after playing a big part in an impressive team performance in the Iran game with two assists, he looked very tired and very leggy to me.
“It might be time to think about getting him right for the knockout stages, and I have a sneaky feeling Callum Wilson might come in to face Wales on Tuesday instead.
“England need to freshen things up anyway, to get the feel-good factor back after the disappointment of our draw with the US, and restore a bit of confidence.”
