The Debrief: Ben White booed on England return
🎧 Listen to the full episode on Football Daily (BBC Radio 5 Live)
Ben White England return
It was a re-baptism of fire for Ben White on his England return, booed by a section of supporters as he came on, scores the goal. Even when his name was read out after scoring the goal, he was booed again.
I've been watching England for 30 years; I don't think I've ever heard an England player be booed after scoring.
We're disappointed with this [booing of Ben White] because this does not help and it's not what we want. He was excellent in camp, he was excellent in the match, and he wants to turn the page and write some new chapters.
England squad selection
I think we've learned that perhaps the fringe players aren't as good as Thomas Tuchel hopes they may be. And that the 11 or 12 or 13 that he's got who will join up next week remain the core of his hopes of England winning the World Cup.
On the evidence of tonight, I guess it will be Phil Foden [who stays at home].
It's a performance that will pose more questions than answers regarding who gets that ticket that Thomas Tuchel keeps referring to for his final squad of 26.
We need to also assess our injured players and check with all the guys who come in if everyone is available or if there are some doubts. Tomorrow morning we are smarter and take some decisions.
England tactical analysis
If Phil Foden or Cole Palmer had any aspirations of even remotely pushing Morgan Rodgers or Jude Bellingham out of that number 10 position, I think those hopes have gone after tonight.
Refereeing controversy
After the tackle against Noni Madueke and after the tackle against Cole Palmer, I was sure that VAR is run out of electricity, not in place, not working tonight.
England team performance
They looked like a bunch of trialists trying to impress a manager to get through to the next stage of the trial if you like.
