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England fans fume at defensive XI to face France - supporters slam Gareth Southgate
GARETH SOUTHGATE has named an experimental line up to face France this evening (8pm), with the England manager coming in for criticism from fans on Twitter.
England fans are not happy with Gareth Southgate's team to face France
Southgate has handed Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier his international debut and named three central defenders in the starting XI for the friendly against Les Bleus.
Phil Jones, Gary Cahill and John Stones are all on the team-sheet amid reports the latter could be deployed in midfield.
After the dramatic 2-2 draw with Scotland at Hampden Park last weekend, fans are disappointed that the Three Lions boss hasn’t rotated his squad further.
Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the best reactions from fans on Twitter to England’s starting XI against France.