World Cup: Gareth Southgate says lack of game time for England stars is 'not ideal'
Daily MailGareth Southgate fears the lack of first-team football a number of his key players are receiving is jeopardising England's World Cup dream. All three played crucial roles in England's run to the European Championship final last year — but their positions in Southgate's plans are under scrutiny due to a lack of action at club level. Gareth Southgate fears some of England's key players are not getting enough club minutes Harry Maguire has lost his place in Manchester United's starting XI under Erik ten Hag And Southgate admitted: 'It is not ideal, but we feel they have been, and can be, important players for us. Southgate, who handed Ivan Toney his first call-up and recalled Eric Dier, has also confirmed that Marcus Rashford is back on his radar after dropping the Manchester United forward from his previous two squads.