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Micah Richards argued that Rice, Bellingham and Anderson are all naturally number 8s, leaving no specialist defensive midfielder and creating massive gaps for the backline.
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Micah Richards gets specific about what he would change for the Mexico game. He wants England to go back to basics defensively: one full-back attacking at a time, not both bombing forward simultaneously, and the wingers given freedom to take players on and wait for support rather than trying to combine quickly. His core tactical concern remains the midfield — three number 8s in Rice, Bellingham and Anderson means no one is minding the defensive shop when possession turns over. He would want Tuchel to find a way to give the team more structure before an inexperienced backline gets punished against better opposition. Gary Lineker interjects to flag Gilberto Mora, Mexico's 17-year-old who has been outstanding in the tournament — and Micah notes he had already briefed the panel on Mora's age and stats in pre-show preparation, much to Gary's amusement. [1] — Micah Richards "Rice, Bellingham and Anderson are all naturally number 8s who want to attack and press. When England lose the ball, all three chase it forw…" 20:20
Rice, Bellingham and Anderson are all naturally number 8s who want to attack and press. When England lose the ball, all three chase it forward — leaving Konsa, Gaye, Spence and O'Reilly exposed. Micah Richards says fixing this is the difference between a quarterfinal exit and a deep run.
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