Craig Ward
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This isn't on Jones imo, but Southgate is a moron.
He's just forced himself back into the England picture with some excellent performances for his club, and he wants to solidify that position with the world cup just over 6 months away. The management should have assured him that missing this pointless friendly with a strapped up thigh wouldn't impact his place.
Agee. Southgate has stated Jones is his best defender, if fit he'll be going. In this instance, Jones/southgate looked at the bigger picture and realised playing half fit would likely cause an injury, which in turn will lead to less game time.
Poorly managed by England, Man Utd, and Jones. England shouldn't have played him half fit, UTD should have pulled him out and Jones should have had common sense not to play on injured.
While Gomez/Maguire done well (albeit playing 7 defenders made life a little easier for them), they wont start ahead of a fit Jones in a W/C