DANNY MURPHY: James Maddison kills hopes of making England Euro

James Maddison killed his hopes of making the England team for the Euro. Gareth Southgate is the type of manager who likes the whole package: the ability to do the job on the field and deal with themselves in the right way.

Maddison’s part in breaking Covid’s rules at a house party won’t be the only reason he’s been left out, but it’s much easier for Southgate to choose between him and his rivals. This is someone who came out of England’s debt due to illness and was photographed in a casino. Now that. It just doesn’t go down well when you pit it against Mason Mount.

England is blessed with so many attack options in that area of ​​the field. If there aren’t too many of their abilities, the way you behave can see you lagging behind others. Maddison has just closed the door on his opportunity, which is a shame because he is a super talent.

James Maddison killed his hopes of making the England team for the Euro

I think Maddison is the kind of player who will be fired to make up for the FA Cup semi-final. Most players with any sense of loyalty or disappointment in themselves want to react and reimburse the fans for giving up the club.

It was an idiotic thing to do and another chance for people to accuse a footballer of thinking he is above the rules. I was there, I did it. To live in the balloon of fame and fortune and to believe that the rules do not apply to me. You think you can walk on water. But he has been punished now, it is time to move on.

Maddison was abandoned by Leicester boss Brendan Rodger after breaking Covid rules

Breaking the rules won’t be the only reason he’s given up, but it makes it easier for Southgate

You need to give Brendan Rodgers credit for the way he handled the situation. I saw it many times when the players did something wrong, but they still got on the bench or in the game. Rodgers decided to leave them out, which would be to the detriment of the team, especially with a player like Maddison who can produce magical moments but wants to set a standard for the club and his team.

I think he understood. One game is enough. Some fans said they want to miss the FA Cup semifinal as well. Where do you stop? If you ban players for one or two games, someone will expect three or four. And what would he achieve? It doesn’t help Leicester win a massive game in their history. Rodgers sent his message.

This game is a great opportunity for both Leicester and Southampton to be one game away from the FA Cup final. Their defeat against West Brom was very bad.

Southgate is currently blessed with so many attacking options in that area of ​​the field

Leicester are the favorites. They have better players, a better team and have shown more consistency this season. The Saints were in such a weak period in the Premier League, it’s hard to turn the momentum. He has to somehow turn this against a Leicester team who, when they are with him, are full of energy, well trained and have a clear tactical plan

But the Saints have yet to score in the FA Cup. Sometimes teams can produce in unique games, free from the pressures of the Premier League, without any threat of relegation.

It must produce a fucking show. Danny Ings will always pose a threat to the target, and James Ward-Prowse’s ability in fixed parts is a super-weapon that can get you out of the mud in an instant.

Southampton can separate the FA Cup from the Premier League. Leicester can’t. For them, this is also extremely important for their confidence in the remaining league matches. Their performance against West Ham has not been great and they are still struggling to make sure they don’t miss again in the top four.