Vieira praised Madueke, stating that the England winger has been performing consistently and that the media may be overly critical of him.
Vieira appeared as a guest on the "Rest is Football" program and was asked whether Madueke would be the ideal replacement for the injured Saka, or whether Palmer would be a better fit. His response was unequivocal.
Looking at England's opening match, the overall performance was solid. We can only hope Saka's injury is not serious and that he returns soon. Substitutes often change the course of a game. In the first half, the team's tactical approach was very clear. Kane's role will not change much; he will frequently drop deep to receive the ball. This requires the wingers to have pace and consistently make runs in behind the opponent's defense, and no one can execute this task better than Madueke.
"The media may be a little harsh on him, but his performances have been consistently strong and positive so far. The team's tactical plan is also very clear. As long as he maintains this approach on the pitch, I believe he can continue to deliver excellent performances for England."