Euro 2024: Scholes Names United Star Like Kroos And Rodri Who Can Solve England’s Midfield Issues

• Paul Scholes has identified one Manchester United star who can remedy England's midfield malaise at the 2024 Euros
• The 2022 runners-up have received criticism for their performances in their opening games against Serbia and Denmark
• The ex-England international believes Gareth Southgate should field Kobbie Mainoo, who he likened to Toni Kroos and Rodri

Paul Scholes has pinpointed a Manchester United player who he believes can address England's midfield struggles at the ongoing 2024 UEFA European Championship.

The Three Lions have had a shaky start in Germany, narrowly winning their opener against Serbia and then drawing 1-1 with Denmark.

Despite high expectations, England has yet to find their rhythm. Head coach, Gareth Southgate, has struggled to find the right combinations after two games despite a wealth of talent.

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England's midfield malaise at Euro 2024

The midfield has been a particular concern. Southgate paired Declan Rice with Liverpool's right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, leaving several midfield specialists on the bench.

Conor Gallagher, Adam Wharton, and Kobbie Mainoo have all been overlooked in favour of this unconventional partnership.

Following the Denmark match, the English boss lamented the absence of a player with Kalvin Phillips' qualities, as noted by The Standard.

He also referred to Alexander-Arnold's midfield role as an 'experiment', hinting at changes for their final group game against Slovenia.

Scholes identifies Mainoo as England's midfield panacea

Scholes has suggested that a young Manchester United talent could solve England's midfield issues, likening him to Germany's Toni Kroos and Spain's Rodri.

"You think of Toni Kroos with Germany. He just makes them play football. Rodri with Man City and Spain. I think Kobbie Mainoo has got the ability to do that [with England]," the former England international told TNT Sports, as cited by ESPN.

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Ferdinand critiques Southgate's choices

Sports Brief also previously highlighted Rio Ferdinand's critique of Gareth Southgate's choices during England's Euro opener on Sunday, June 16.

The Premier League legend questioned the manager's omission of Chelsea star, Cole Palmer, and Manchester United youngster, Kobbie Mainoo.

Ferdinand argued that Mainoo's presence could stabilise a 'dysfunctional' midfield, while Palmer's confidence and flair could also boost England.