da bet7: Before England touched down in Russia for the World Cup, fans debated about Gareth Southgate’s squad.
da betway: The majority of the manager’s selection was welcomed by the supporters, but in defence, there was a slight bit of controversy.7
Many felt that Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles deserves to be picked ahead of Leicester City’s Harry Maguire.
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Lascelles had an impressive season for the Magpies, but he continues to struggle to get a chance at international level.
Prior to the tournament, Maguire had only earned five caps for his country, but he was trusted by Southgate to form part of a back three.
The 25-year-0ld has featured in all five of England’s matches, and he scored his first international goal on Saturday as the Three Lions earned a spot in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Sweden.
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Throughout the campaign, Maguire has been a solid figure in defence, but he has also proved to be a big threat from set pieces.
Fans who thought that Lascelles should have been selected ahead of Maguire are now admitting via Twitter that they were wrong.