England vs Tunisia: Rio Ferdinand slams one England star - it was CRIMINAL defending
ENGLAND defender Kyle Walker was guilty of “criminal” defending in the Three Lions' opening World Cup game against Tunisia tonight, claims Rio Ferdinand.
A centre-half facing his own goal in the six-yard box when the ball’s being crossed is criminal
Rio Ferdinand on Kyle Walker for England vs Tunisia
“That’s what happens when you’ve got your right-back playing centre-half.”
Former England midfielder Frank Lampard agreed Walker gave the referee an easy decision.
“When your arm’s up at that height, you do beg the question,” Lampard said.
“Obviously he made a meal out of it and that can happen.”
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England vs Tunisia: Rio Ferdinand criticised Kyle Walker for his defending (Image: BBC)
Alan Shearer was not convinced it was a penalty though and says Ben Youssef went looking for the foul.
“I think Youssef, the forward, is very, very clever here,” Shearer said.
“There’s no way he’s getting that ball, right. I know it’s stupid for Walker to have his arm in that position anyway, but Youssef makes the most of that.
“He’s not getting it and he walks into that elbow.”
England went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane header.