Is Gibbs-White favourite to start as England's number 10 at World Cup?
Summary
Morgan Gibbs-White has scored 13 goals in 35 Premier League games this season and is rising as a strong candidate for England's number 10 spot at the upcoming World Cup. Despite not being initially selected for the England squad, his recent strong performances have caught the attention of England manager Thomas Tuchel.Key Facts
- Gibbs-White scored 13 Premier League goals this season, with 7 goals coming since March.
- He was not included in England's 35-man squad for friendlies in May but is now seen as a leading contender for the number 10 role.
- Gibbs-White and Cole Palmer both tried to impress Tuchel during Nottingham Forest’s win over Chelsea; Gibbs-White assisted quickly after coming on.
- Other players competing for England’s number 10 spot include Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, and Phil Foden.
- Gibbs-White has the most goal contributions (16) from open play among these contenders this season.
- Since January, he has registered 12 goal contributions, much higher than his rivals.
- His improvement this season includes scoring more goals than the past two seasons combined.
- England’s final World Cup squad must be submitted by May 30, and Gibbs-White has a few remaining club matches to prove himself.
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