Gareth Southgate's decision to take Arsenal star Bukayo Saka off in England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France yesterday (Saturday) has been questioned by Ruud Gullit. The forward has provided a constant threat on the right against Theo Hernandez and won the penalty that Harry Kane dispatched.
The Three Lions had their World Cup hopes dashed in heartbreaking fashion in Al Khor yesterday after ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud headed the reigning champions into the semi-final in the 78th minute. Southgate's side were arguably the better team on the day and missed the chance to go to extra-time through Kane's missed penalty.
As expected, decisions made on the night by Southgate have been quizzed after his side came up short for a third consecutive major tournament. And one that has been criticised by former Chelsea man Gullit is replacing Saka with Raheem Sterling in the 79th minute.
