Reece James is not in England's World Cup squad following a frustrating injury he picked up a few weeks before the tournament.
Gareth Southgate chooses to use Kieran Trippier at right-back and the Newcastle man had a disappointing outing against the United States. He registered zero tackles and interceptions and wasn't helpful up front.
England played boring football and failed to create enough chances to score.
Gareth Southgate refused to take James to the World Cup despite the Chelsea defender reportedly telling him he would be fit. Many fans on Twitter slam the England head coach for his decision after Trippier's poor showing.
Franck Khalid: "England missed Reece James today!!! Would have made a difference!!!"
Kuzan: "Southgate not bringing Reece James even though he would have been fit is criminal. Trippier is stinking up the pitch."
ManLikeFrey: "Really wish Reece James was here in Qatar, we would’ve cooked properly"
Nick: "Find it baffling Southgate wouldn’t take a chance on Reece James’ fitness when we were struggling with full backs but happy to take Maddison, who is clearly injured, and won’t play a single minute."
Romansburner: "Southgate is an idiot for not taking a punt on Reece James, him at 50% is better than whatever England have rn"
Shanki: "Reece James is the only England player who'd have dealt well with Christian Pulisic."
Zino: "An injured Reece James is better than any and every footballer on that pitch and he's sitting at home watching the game."
