Premier League: Maddison should be in England World Cup squad, says Rodgers
The HinduLeicester City’s James Maddison should be in England’s World Cup squad, his club manager Brendan Rodgers said after the lively midfielder scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest on Monday. “It’s such a shame I think for the country and for the boy himself,” Rodgers told Sky Sports television. “He’s an absolutely brilliant player and I really hope over the next few months he can continue the form he’s shown for the past 18 months and can somehow get into the team,” added Rodgers. He’s got so many qualities that are deserving of at least being in the squad.” Former England and Leicester City striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying on Twitter that Maddison, 25, was England’s most creative midfielder “and surely has to be in the squad for Qatar”.