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England Fans Are All In Agreement With Shearer On What He Said About Shelvey

England Fans Are All In Agreement With Shearer On What He Said About Shelvey

It got people talking.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Gareth Southgate is set to name his England World Cup squad this week, and if it was up to Alan Shearer a certain Newcastle United star would be making the trip to Russia.

Enter Jonjo Shelvey.

The 26-year-old has starred for Newcastle this season, and he continued his influential role in Sunday's Premier League victory against Chelsea.


His performances have many tipping him for an England call-up including Shearer.

On 'Match of the Day', the Geordie hero said: "I would have him in my squad.

"I'm not saying he should start, but if England want to chase a game and put someone on to try and find that special pass in behind into the path of a forward, then he can do it.

"We've made mistakes in the past with England taking players you can't rely on because of injury."

Shelvey in action for Newcastle United. Image: Pa
Shelvey in action for Newcastle United. Image: Pa

While comparing Shelvey's situation to Arsenal's Jack Wilshere who has only 12 starts in England's top flight.

"When I compare it with Jack Wilshere - he's had 12 Premier League starts this season and it's a huge gamble again and I don't think England can take too many gambles and I don't think he (Shelvey) would be a gamble."

England fans up and down the country agreed with Shearer's sentiment on Shelvey.

Wilshere or Shelvey? Who do you want to see in Southgate's 23-man squad?

Let us know.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Alan Shearer, World Cup, Newcastle United