Former Manchester United and England star Gary Neville has questioned Gareth Southgate's decision not to use Phil Foden against the United States.
The Manchester City star was an unused substitute as the Three Lions drew 0-0 with the Americans in their second Group B clash at the FIFA World Cup.
Neville says it was disappointing to see a player with Foden's ability sat on the bench in a game where England struggled to create chances.
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"I'm torn by it as I've got huge respect for Gareth Southgate. He's achieved far more than any of the other managers since Sir Alf Ramsey, but we've got a couple of talents there sat on the bench in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden," Neville told ITV after the game.
"I was disappointed not to see Foden. For me, that talent is huge. I've not seen anything like it. We've got Bellingham and Grealish among others and Gareth prefers Mount and Sterling.
"For Foden not to be in the starting XI, and to not come off the bench was interesting."
Neville also feels that Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander Arnold should have been introduced at some point.
"In terms of opening up the game, Alexander-Arnold has got one of the best deliveries you're going to see from a full-back" he added.
"Down that right-hand side when Marcus Rashford came on, he had Henderson and Trippier so he was blocked in a way from getting the sort of delivery and combinations you'd want.
"Those two not coming off the bench was disappointing as they're world-class talents. Other nations: Spain, Brazil and France - would probably have Alexander-Arnold and Foden in the starting XI.
"I understand a little bit having watched Alexander-Arnold defend, but in games where we've lacked creativity and not created chances. Alexander-Arnold should be in there."
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