Alan Shearer was recently outspoken in his criticism of both Sam Allardyce and the FA following his departure as England boss last week. And Tottenham’s England star Danny Rose has now echoed some of Shearer’s general sentiments.
England’s Danny Rose and Andros Townsend during training
England left-back Danny Rose has agreed with Alan Shearer’s assessment of the national team as a ‘laughing stock’ following Sam Allardyce’s departure after just one game.
The former Newcastle and England captain had been highly critical of the side in the wake of their Euro 2016 exit to Iceland but has last week claimed that the country has now hit a new footballing low. Rose, who was selected by interim England boss Gareth Southgate for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia, has echoed Shearer’s thoughts.
England’s Eric Dier and Danny Rose during training
Speaking to Sky Sports, Rose said “I saw Alan Shearer say English football has become a laughing stock and it’s hard to say, but I agree a bit with a manager losing his job after one game.
“When Roy Hodgson lost his job, we were all there together. With Sam, it came from nowhere. I was just thinking ‘who will it be now?’. I don’t want to say it’s a mess, but it’s not nice for English football.”
Rose revealed he has been in touch with Allardyce following his departure, offering commiserations and words of gratitude for including the Tottenham left-back in his first England squad.
Turkey’s Volkan Sen in action with England’s Danny Rose
“I texted him, sent a message, thanked him for including me in his first England squad and allowing me to earn another cap for England, and told him that I was sorry he’d lost his job and wished him the best for the future.”
England welcome Malta to Wembley this Saturday in their second World Cup qualifier following the 1-0 win in Slovakia last month. It will be the first of four games interim boss Gareth Southgate has in charge of his country as he auditions for a permanent position. Southgate has called up Burnley centre-half Michael Keane to the squad following Glen Johnson’s withdrawal, and the 23-year-old will be looking to earn his first ever senior cap.
Wales’ Aaron Ramsey in action with England’s Danny Rose
Rose signed a new Tottenham contract last month, which will keep him at the club until 2021.
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