England legend Shearer hits out at ‘strange’ Southgate decision as he names star who had a ‘bad night’

Alan Shearer has criticised England boss Gareth Southgate for telling Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to keep swapping in their draw against Slovenia.

After wrapping up their place in the knockout stages before a ball was kicked in their final group match, Southgate s side had a chance to lift the gloom surrounding the Three Lions.

A hard-fought 1-0 win over Serbia and a fortunate 1-1 draw against Denmark saw pundits and fans lose faith in the current selection and tactics with Southgate taking a conservative approach to matches.

But the 0-0 stalemate against Slovenia on Tuesday night has done little to appease their critics despite the result seeing England finish top of Group C on five points.

Southgate has come under severe pressure to change his side …