Euro 2024: Ian Wright Wants Bukayo Saka's England Position Changed to Accommodate Cole Palmer

• Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka, has formed an important part of England's team at the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament
• However, the English ace has been less impactful, with Ian Wright suggesting a change in position can help reignite him
• England booked a place in the knockouts of the continental tournament after finishing top of Group C with five points

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, wants Bukayo Saka to be moved to a different position in the England team to accommodate Cole Palmer.

Palmer is among the players who were selected for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

However, the Chelsea star has seen game time hard to come by, with Gareth Southgate benching him in England's opening two games.

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According to Tribuna, the former Manchester City ace was handed his first minutes at the tournament during the Three Lions' final Group C clash against Slovenia on Tuesday night, June 26.

Palmer came off the bench to replace Saka in the 70th minute of the clash, and the attacking midfielder's display helped reignite England's attack.

Wright wants Saka sacrificed to accommodate Palmer

Despite England settling for a draw in the clash, Palmer's impressive display is expected to leave Southgate under immense pressure to start him in the knockouts.

Wright has gone on to suggest that Saka should be sacrificed with a change in position to accommodate the Chelsea superstar in the team.

"As great as Saka has done for England in terms of what he creates and his goals and assists, he is a natural left-sided player," Wright noted via Metro UK.

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"He started playing for England on the left at youth level, he started at Arsenal on the left. If that’s going to give you the balance and gets you Cole Palmer in the team, it’s something you have to at least look at," he continued.

England finished top of Group C with five points, with their only victory in the group stages coming against Serbia in their opening game of the competition.

Southgate told to start Palmer

Sports Brief also reported on Southgate being advised to start Palmer in England’s final group-stage fixture against Slovenia.

The Three Lions manager has preferred Saka, Phil Foden, and Harry Kane as attackers for the European giants during Euro 2024.