Former England midfielder Joe Cole has claimed that James Maddison has the ‘bravery’ to push the Three Lions towards the latter stages of the World Cup.
The Leicester star was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming tournament in Qatar following his sensational form for the Foxes. Ahead of the enforced break, Maddison had seven goals and four assists to his name in the Premier League alone and was one of the most in-form English players in the top flight.
Despite that, there was still doubt over whether the 25-year-old would be granted a place in the 26-man squad having only previously earned a solitary cap for his country. He was included, though, a decision that Cole believes was straightforward, and the former Chelsea playmaker has backed Maddison to play a big role for the Three Lions later in the tournament.
