GARY NEVILLE believes Gareth Southgate needs to make a personnel change for England's clash with Denmark to ensure "balance" in the team.
The Three Lions made a winning start to Euro 2024 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Serbia on Sunday.
Next up for the pre-tournament favourites is a rematch of their semi-final from three years ago as they prepare to face Denmark in Frankfurt.
And Manchester United legend Neville, 49, feels Red Devils midfielder Kobbie Mainoo needs to come into the midfield at the expense of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Southgate lined up with Alexander-Arnold in the No8 role in between Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham for the win over Serbia.
Alexander-Arnold was replaced by Conor Gallagher in the 69th minute, before Mainoo came on for Bellingham in the latter stages.
Looking ahead to the Denmark game, Neville told ITV: "Balance demands that, as the tournament progresses, Alexander-Arnold may be sacrificed in midfield and Kobbie Mainoo played instead.
"Every good team has a player who can receive a ball on the half turn, set the rhythm of the team and control a game.
"I love Bellingham, Rice and Alexander-Arnold. They are all amazing players.
"But I'm not convinced the current midfield three can provide that."
Mainoo, 19, only made his England debut in March when he came off the bench in a 1-0 defeat to Brazil.
He then started the 2-2 draw with Belgium and 1-0 loss to Iceland before the Euros.
Meanwhile, ex-Arsenal midfielder and SunSport pundit Jack Wilshere disagrees with Neville on Alexander-Arnold.
He feels the Liverpool man proved himself against Serbia and should be given another chance in midfield.
vuaabdipu
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I agree put some pressure on the lad Pressure creates diamonds 💎
GaddafiJamal
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kkkkk u've said it all
United & Chelsea Fans Are Really In Pains😭😂😂💔🤦♂️
GaddafiJamal
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You are just as senseless as your comment, did I mention anyone name here, or is Mainoo the only midfielder in the squad? fool
Okay Cry More🪣😂😂❤️🤷♂️
Seunsmoothies
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it's really crazy
They are just there for media hype and all… I think they add a bit of swag to tournaments… needs a better seasoned coach… England should be winning tournaments with that squad
Topcderu
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playing a right back in midfield is crazy when you have a Host of pure talent in the position
Man united legends and fans they can only do crying against Liverpool 😃😀😃😀😀😀😀😀😀
vipcdlmotz
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Both Of Them Will Sit On The Bench, Rest🙄😂😂💔🤦♂️
kkkkk u've said it all
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Starts experimenting when the tournament begins… funny England
it's really crazy
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Mainoo Won’t Start, So Rest😂😂💔🤦♂️
You are just as senseless as your comment, did I mention anyone name here, or is Mainoo the only midfielder in the squad? fool
GaddafiJamal
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playing a right back in midfield is crazy when you have a Host of pure talent in the position
Mainoo Won’t Start, So Rest😂😂💔🤦♂️
GaddafiJamal
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honestly can u start maino instead of Conor garrager
Both Of Them Will Sit On The Bench, Rest🙄😂😂💔🤦♂️
Seunsmoothies
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playing a right back in midfield is crazy when you have a Host of pure talent in the position
Starts experimenting when the tournament begins… funny England
18597076(deleted)
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he have to bo proffesional is showing his support for his team.its not real journalism
So only supportive opinions are allowed? Is that constructive ?
18597076(deleted)
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Neville is just too bias
Too opinionated is not the same too biased
18597076(deleted)
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If wishing someone to die wasn’t a crime against God the Most High, then this man should be one to enjoy that faith. What’s his problem let him send his CV for the job next tournament isn’t far he’s nagging more than Amope if not Jero Boam won’t have left the house wtf 😳
Only those qualified can voice an opinion? So where does your opinion stand? It can’t be any higher than Neville unless you’re a former professional top tier player.
18597076(deleted)
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Gary… can you just shut the fuck up
You should say the same for anyone who voices an opinion. Even me!
18597076(deleted)
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Never ever listen to GN. He failed as coach.
Why should anyone listen to you about not listening to Neville ? Is your experience and credibility better?
18597076(deleted)
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Gary Neville you're problems person you talking 👄 too much why you can't allowed England coach to rest you can't allowed Manchester United couch to rest you can't allowed Manchester United players to rest why you have license for coach you can't not why you running way from Valence Gary Neville keeps you mouth 👄 short
Even if he failed at being a coach for Valencia. Why does his opinion matter less than yours? Or anyone else’s? Why is he unable to voice an opinion while everyone else can?
Meoilnort
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honestly can u start maino instead of Conor garrager
miadilmopy
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Gary Neville you're problems person you talking 👄 too much why you can't allowed England coach to rest you can't allowed Manchester United couch to rest you can't allowed Manchester United players to rest why you have license for coach you can't not why you running way from Valence Gary Neville keeps you mouth 👄 short
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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playing a right back in midfield is crazy when you have a Host of pure talent in the position
Niucikmpru
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Never ever listen to GN. He failed as coach.
andrepoon
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These Man united legends talks too much
they r paid to talk
emondorock
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Manure is still wearing nappies FFS
kowaceikrs
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If wishing someone to die wasn’t a crime against God the Most High, then this man should be one to enjoy that faith. What’s his problem let him send his CV for the job next tournament isn’t far he’s nagging more than Amope if not Jero Boam won’t have left the house wtf 😳
... enjoy dat fate
Bouaeiosuy
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Don't try to throw Mainoo in the deep end, the boy is still learning & his future look bright ahead, he's days are coming. That team is not balanced, than he will be a scapegoat or a victim of you pundits. If you don't want TAA than start Conor Gallagher
tanelm
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Gary… can you just shut the fuck up
wizzybbigstepper
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If wishing someone to die wasn’t a crime against God the Most High, then this man should be one to enjoy that faith. What’s his problem let him send his CV for the job next tournament isn’t far he’s nagging more than Amope if not Jero Boam won’t have left the house wtf 😳
Dodbeklnoz
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Neville is just too bias
Zamolinbo
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Oga go look for a club and coach and stop disturbing southgate all the time
Yorokiri
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Gary Neville couldn't just pretend not to bais for once in his life...
MikeMiller
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Man utd legends only want man utd players to play not a Liverpool player
yonijesus
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he have to bo proffesional is showing his support for his team.its not real journalism
iamadiehardmadridfan
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These Man united legends talks too much