England players pose with AEW belts as Redknapp urges Three Lions to ‘go out swinging punches’ against Germany
JAMIE REDKNAPP wants England to take the game to Germany when the two sides meet at Wembley on Tuesday.
The Sky Sports pundit believes England possess players capable of making the Germans nervous, such as Jack Grealish and Mason Mount.
Redknapp is keen for both to play, suggesting The Three Lions have nothing to fear.
He also argues that Gareth Southgate’s team have looked nervous so far, and pinpoints that as the main reason behind the draw with Scotland.
But Redknapp is anticipating a more open game against Germany and believes that will suit England.
He told Sky Sports: “Don’t go safe. Let’s go out swinging punches. If Mason Mount and Jack Grealish are played together, I’d be nervous if I was in the Germany side.”
Redknapp also gave a warning to Southgate, telling the England boss he will not want to exit Euro 2020 having only scored two goals.
Because of that, the former England midfielder wants Southgate to loosen the shackles a little, to “have a go” at Germany.
As a result, Redknapp is less worried about deploying a back five, unlike Gary Neville or Jack Wilshere, and he instead suggests Southgate should “go with what he knows”.
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Redknapp also has faith in Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips to continue in midfield, suggesting the forward options available are good enough to create problems.
However he also feels Grealish has to start, arguing Southgate must find a way to fit him into the team as he is a player who makes things happen, as Grealish evidenced with an assist against Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, England players have been posing with AEW belts in preparation for the Germany match, with the squad seemingly in high spirits ahead of the fixture.
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