5 problems for Gareth Southgate to solve ahead of Euro 2020

Gareth Southgate salutes the England supporters after beating Switzerland on penalties
Gareth Southgate salutes the England supporters after beating Switzerland on penalties

#5 The right attacking combination

Harry Kane endured a difficult end to the season
Harry Kane endured a difficult end to the season

Since Southgate has been manager the only automatic pick in his side has been captain Harry Kane.

Whenever he has been fit (or often half-fit) he has always found his way onto the team sheet. His goal record for club and country tends to justify his selection.

Perhaps unfairly, given how little football he had played due to injury, Kane faced some criticism for his performances in the Champions League final and Nations League. He looked sluggish and carried little threat in any of the games.

While he has been nowhere near as prolific as Kane there is a growing suspicion that a player like Marcus Rashford might be a better player to lead Southgate's forward line. He was outstanding when flanked by Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho in the semi-final game against Holland and his pace and power has the potential to trouble even the best defenders in the world.

However, the 21-year-old does still lack Kane's consistency of performance. However, if he manages to score 20+ goals next season he will give his manager a real decision to make.

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