James Maddison could be ‘what England need’ at World Cup, says Rodgers

03-Oct-2022 22:35:02 | Guardian

Leicester manager calls on Southgate to take Maddison to Qatar
Only Erling Haaland has more league goals and assists since May

Brendan Rodgers has said it would be a shame if Gareth Southgate does not change his stance on James Maddison and recall the midfielder to his England squad for the World Cup.

Maddison scored twice and set up another goal as Leicester overwhelmed rivals Nottingham Forest 4-0 to secure their first win of the season. Only Erling Haaland has more Premier League goals and assists than the 25-year-old since 11 May but Southgate has repeatedly overlooked Maddison, whose last England appearance came as a substitute against Montenegro in November 2019.