Jake Livermore's presence in yet another England squad, despite not even being a guaranteed starter for a West Brom side on course to finish rock bottom of the Premier League this season, sums up how dire the situation has got in the Three Lions' midfield, and how Gareth Southgate has inevitably had to think outside of the box to find a solution. The key problem is how compartmental English midfielders appear to have become, especially with Southgate seemingly keen to at least attempt a 3-4-3 setup at some point during the World Cup. While the likes of Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier and Livermore offer energy, physicality and defensive protection, the creative elements of their passing games...
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