Ben Chilwell criticized by former Arsenal player who identifies Premier League left-back who was overlooked in England
England's big problem at left back looked no closer to being resolved in the 1-0 defeat against Brazil.
The three lions lost at wembley for the first time in four years thanks to teenage sensation Endrick, but the problem wasn't necessarily defending.
Gareth Southgate's men seemed out of ideas in attack, and Arsenal The great Perry Groves is concerned about what is happening in the side.
With Luke Shaw injured, Ben Chilwell He entered from the left side and, despite being solid at the back, he had two chances at the other end of the field that he wasted.
A Champions League winner with ChelseaThe 27-year-old is an offensive powerhouse in his prime, but Groves worries he lacks momentum.
The talkSPORT presenter explained: “I have this problem with left-backs at the moment. I think Chilwell is rusty because he got injured and isn't ready for the game, but he is one of those players, and I put Luke Shaw in this category, that he seems to do enough.
“You want a little more dynamism, energy and impulsivity and you don't get it. He created a couple of overlaps to be fair to him and created space for Anthony Gordon to come in and connect with Judas Bellingham.
“But I think what sums up his performances was when it came to him on the edge of the 18-yard box. If you are fully fit and tuned and positive, a player of his quality should hit the target on both occasions.
“He grazed one and hit the other over the crossbar. I looked at him and thought, 'Are you worried about getting injured again?' He should have a lot more energy going up and down the left side.
“That will be a problem area with Luke Shaw injured, but he will be the first option when he returns.”
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After leaving the field of play in the 67th minute, Chilwell was replaced by Joe Gomezprofession center.
Right-footed Gomez has had his best season so far for Liverpool, featuring as a central defender, right-back and even impressively as a left-back.
However, Groves would prefer someone who can play the role naturally.
“I can't understand why Tyrick Mitchell wasn't on the team,” he said of the crystal Palace man. “I have never seen him washed by a winger, he is quick, he can recover, he is an experienced Premier League player.
“I would rather have an average left-back, and I'm not saying I am, but I'd rather have an average left-back than a very good right-back playing as a left-back. The whole game opens up when you have a left-footed player on the left side.”
