5 reasons why Gareth Southgate should start Marcus Rashford against Croatia

#2 Southgate’s Secret Weapon

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Since he has been sparingly used in this World Cup, Marcus Rashford could turn out to be England’s secret weapon against a very potent Croatian team. His pace could be used to unsettle Lovren, who has that one mistake in him.

Southgate could take an example from how France have used Mbappe’s pace effectively. Even though in this age of technology, there is nothing unknown about a footballer, Rashford could actually end up drawing defenders and leaving Harry Kane free.

Rashford could cut inside from the left and unleash a bullet from his right boot. He would certainly add an entirely different dimension to England’s game, which Croatia might not be ready for. He could keep one of Rakitic or Modric busy with his trickery and in the end, might nullify their effect on the game.