James Maddison was not picked for England’s squad. Ange Postecoglou is Tottenham’s manager. He spoke about Maddison not being selected. Postecoglou said Maddison is disappointed. He said Maddison is playing well for Tottenham.
Maddison has been outstanding all year for Spurs. Postecoglou said Maddison is making an impact in every game. Maddison is an important part of Tottenham’s midfield. Postecoglou thinks Maddison will be selected again if he keeps playing well. He told Maddison not to be too upset about missing out.
Maddison wants to play for England. He was in England’s squad for Euro 2024 but didn’t make the final team. England lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Maddison has started this season well for Spurs. He has scored one goal. He has made two assists. Maddison leads Spurs in progressive passes. He is second for chances created. Lee Carsley is England’s interim manager.
He didn’t pick Maddison for upcoming games. England play Greece and Finland soon. These are UEFA Nations League matches. Maddison has only played seven times for England. This is despite being one of the Premier League’s best playmakers. Maddison is 27 years old. He used to play for Leicester City. Postecoglou wants Maddison to keep focusing on playing well for Spurs. He thinks this is the best way for Maddison to get back in the England team.
Postecoglou believes Maddison deserves to be in the England squad. He thinks Maddison’s form for Spurs has been excellent. Maddison creates many chances for his teammates. He is good at dribbling past defenders. Maddison takes many of Tottenham’s set pieces.
His passing ability is very important for Spurs. Postecoglou uses Maddison as a central attacking midfielder. Sometimes Maddison plays on the left side of midfield. He links up well with Tottenham’s forwards. Maddison is known for his creativity on the ball.
He often tries difficult passes to create goals. Postecoglou wants Maddison to keep playing at a high level. He thinks this will force England to select Maddison eventually. Tottenham are doing well in the league this season. Maddison has been a big part of their success.
Postecoglou praised Maddison’s attitude in training. He said Maddison works hard to improve his game. The manager thinks Maddison is one of Tottenham’s best players. He expects Maddison to keep performing well all season. Postecoglou said careers have ups and downs. He told Maddison not to get discouraged by setbacks. The manager wants Maddison to focus on Tottenham for now.
He believes international recognition will come if Maddison maintains his form. Postecoglou thinks Maddison adds a lot to Tottenham’s attack. He likes how Maddison can control the tempo of games. The manager said Maddison shouldn’t let England’s decision affect his play. He wants Maddison to keep enjoying his football at Spurs.
