England unlikely to take risks against Czech Republic
England manager Gareth Southgate looks likely to resist the clamour for a major change in approach for Tuesday’s final Euro 2020 Group D match against the Czech Republic at Wembley.
The disappointing performance in Friday’s goalless draw with Scotland has led to calls from pundits and fans for Southgate to adopt a more positive style.
But while some personnel changes could be on the cards, it is not expected that the England manager will switch to the kind of attacking line-up some of his critics have been demanding.
A draw enough
The Czechs are top of the table on four points, ahead of England on goal difference, and a draw would see both teams advance regardless of the outcome of the game between Croatia and Scotland, who are both on one point.
On Sunday, Southgate took the unusual step of announcing that captain Harry Kane, whose sluggish displays have worried England fans, will definitely start against the Czechs.
Since the Scotland game, he has also pushed back gently against those who have been calling for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, who has yet to feature, to be given a slot on the right wing.
