Former West Ham United and Celtic Striker, Frank McAvennie has claimed that Everton centre-back, Conor Coady must be ‘fuming’ that he isn’t starting for England in the World Cup.
Coady signed for Everton during the summer transfer window on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers after Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey both picked up long-term injuries in the first game of the season against Chelsea.
Since joining, he has become an integral part of the Everton back-line alongside James Tarkowski, who was also touted with a potential spot in the England squad to go to the World Cup but was unsuccessful despite his good form.
Coady, on the other hand, was successful in making Gareth Southgate’s squad for Qatar, but as of yet has not made an appearance in the competition for the 3 lions.
In an exclusive interview with Football Insider, former Premier League striker, Frank McAvennie claimed that Conor Coady should be starting for England ahead of Harry Maguire:
“Coady should be starting for England ahead of Maguire”
“Dier came on for Maguire the other day and Coady was just sitting there. Maguire hasn’t played all season and don’t get me started on Dier.”
“Coady was fantastic at Wolves and he has been brilliant at Everton this season. I know Everton haven’t been great but it isn’t the defence that has been letting them down.”
“I think he can feel really hard done by, to be honest. Not that the club will be too bothered, they will want him back home and fit in a few weeks’ time.”
“I just look at that England team and think it’s crying out for Coady to go in there ahead of Maguire, it’s mad. Coady has been playing all season. It just makes sense. I would be fuming if I was him.” [via Football Insider]
Reports suggest that Everton have the option to purchase the Englishman from Wolves for around £4.5 million at the end of the season. Based on his performances so far this season, surely that would be a no-brainer for the blues.
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