Joe Cole admits his proposed change for England against Slovenia is extraordinary and told Gareth Southgate to drop a Three Lions passenger .
England have four points after two less than convincing games at Euro 2024 as Jude Bellingham gave them a 1-0 victory over Serbia in their opening Group C clash before Harry Kane s goal against Denmark was cancelled out by Morten Hjulmand s stunning strike.
Southgate s side will almost certainly make it through to the knockout stage no matter what happens in their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday, but having been booed off against the Danes it s widely expected that the England boss will make changes to his team to avoid another disappointing display.
There is significant clamour for Newcastle s Anthony Gordon to start, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to drop out having been taken off after an hour against Denmark, with .
Or Harry Kane
Cole agrees that the Liverpool star needs to come out of the side, labelling him a passenger alongside Declan Rice, while the former England playmaker also reckons they could benefit from Harry Kane being dropped for Slovenia.
They need to go back to basics and thicken that midfield up, Cole said on beIN Sports.
Then he has a question, (Bukayo) Saka or (Phil) Foden or Harry (Kane).
Cole admitted that would be an extraordinary step while fellow pundit Andy Gray nodded and repeated him.
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Trent the passing passenger
Cole added: Trent (Alexander-Arnold) needs to come out of the midfield. Especially when you re not playing well you can t have a passenger.
