Roy Keane criticises Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze during England’s Nations League campaign, urging the winger to improve his off-the-ball work. Speaking ahead of England’s match against the Czech Republic, Keane says he is “disappointed” by what he saw from Eze in a previous appearance against Croatia and labels parts of his play as “really sloppy.”
Keane argues that when Eze gets opportunities—at both club and international level—he should show more running power and take chances more decisively, particularly out of possession. The criticism comes while Eze remains a squad option rather than a regular starter, with his involvement in England’s fixtures coming as a substitute in the early matches of the break.
Other pundits featured in coverage offer context for the remarks. Ian Wright suggests Eze’s more “languid” style can make weaknesses look more pronounced when he is not fully sharp defensively. Lee Dixon adds that while Eze is not always playing in his preferred position, he still must produce an end product when given a chance. Overall, the outlets agree the focus is Eze’s consistency and work-rate off the ball.
