In a dramatic overtime match, England narrowly defeated Slovakia and advanced to the last eight of the European Championships. However, the victory came at a heavy price, as the mainstay of the team, Mark Gushee, was suspended for the next match against Switzerland due to the accumulation of two yellow cards, and the defense of the Three Lions is facing an unprecedented challenge as a result.
Only three minutes into the game, England in the defensive end of the exposure of the cracks, Mark Gushee had no choice but to step in, ultra-technical defensive means, although temporarily blocked the opponent's attack, but also let the ball witnesses show yellow cards. 23-year-old Crystal Palace star in the game against Slovenia to add a yellow card. According to the tournament system, players who receive two yellow cards in a row will be automatically suspended for one match.
England coach Thufty has seen Mark Gushee and Stones as stalwarts since the start of the UEFA Nations Cup, and they have contributed in every minute of their four matches. Now that Mark Gushee is suspended, Shoebridge will have to reconsider the adjustments to the center pairing.
Stalwarts such as Ansgan Shah, Levesque Dunk and Zukomis are still inexperienced at international level. Ansganza and Levesque have only made five or six appearances for England. Zukomis has made 15 appearances, but with Liverpool's tactics focusing more on attacking and defending the left and right gates, their performances as centerpieces have been inconsistent. Therefore, even if Stones is entrusted with the task, I am afraid that it will be difficult to inspire confidence.
