Some England players ‘do not warrant place’, says Gareth Southgate

England boss is without 12 players for matches against Slovenia and Lithuania

England manager Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate
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England manager Gareth Southgate says an injury crisis has forced him to name players for matches against Slovenia and Lithuania who do not “warrant their place” in the squad, based on current performances.

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