Graeme Souness did not hold back in criticising Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours that followed England‘s heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.
Both midfielders played key roles throughout the Three Lions’ travails Stateside, starting every match together under Thomas Tuchel to reach the semi-final.
But the former Scotland international was quick to highlight their failings compared to the competition’s other big-name midfielders, including Spain’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
‘(Anderson is) 22, so he’s got a chance of getting better,’ Souness said of Manchester City‘s new record-breaking midfield signing. ‘Declan won’t get any better, he’s looking as good as
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