Graeme Souness delivers sharp criticism of England midfielders Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours following England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina. According to reports from the two outlets, Souness describes Rice’s performances in negative terms, saying Rice is “limited.” He also criticises Anderson, portraying him as unable to make a significant impact on games.
Both sources frame Souness’s comments as part of his broader assessment of England’s midfield after the loss, using language that questions both players’ ability to influence matches and contribute to England’s attacking and defensive threat. The reporting also indicates that Souness makes comparisons between England’s midfield options and a perceived “world-class” alternative, suggesting that the standard required at the tournament level was not met.
Neither outlet provides detailed new match statistics or quotes from England’s players or coaching staff in the material summarized, focusing instead on Souness’s post-match evaluations and the reaction to his public remarks.
