46 Days Towards The 2022 World Cup: The English National Team Is Recommended To Bring James Maddison To Qatar

JAKARTA - James Maddison's brilliant performance with Leicester City this season. He has scored five goals and two assists in seven games he has played for 625 minutes.

Most recently, Maddison helped his team win 4-0 over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League England continued, Tuesday, October 4, early in the morning WIB. He scored two goals and one assist in that match.

This achievement made Maddison considered worthy of being included in the England squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This was conveyed by Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers menjelaskan, Maddison merupakan pemain Inggris yang sangat berkontribusi dalam 18 bulan terakhir dan menilai hanya Harry Kane yang memiliki torehan lebih dari gelandang serang tersebut.

"You can clearly see the level of talent and performance in the last 18 months. I think only Harry Kane has been more involved in goals among England players," Rodgers explained as quoted by Sky Sport via Antara.

Rodgers assessed that Gareth Southgate had to bring Maddison even though later he would not be played as a starter. He believes that quality players like Maddison can give creativity to change the game.

To get a position in the England national team, Maddison does have to compete closely with a number of star players. Call it Phil Foden and Mason Mount.

In addition, there is also the name Jack Grealish. "But Madders (Maddison) can play in a number of positions up to a high level. He showed it tonight (against Nottingham)," said Rodgers.

The manager from Northern Ireland added that Maddison was a brilliant player. He hopes the 25-year-old will still perform brilliantly as he has shown in recent months.