Rasenimp
Vital Football Legend
Hoddle pointed out that stones would have more opportunities to bring the ball out if he were to the side of that back three. That would also be less risky if he loses it. Maguire, Cahill, Jones don’t look very comfortable carrying the ball forward. No-one looks great on the left side of the back three either.
But if we use the ball well, win it back high and quickly, retain a high percentage of possession we might cover the defensive weakness. On those factors, Rashford looked way more effective than Sterling.
I think I'd like Sterling and Rashford to both play. Can't imagine many steady centre halves would enjoy that.
Imagine Lingard will play though.