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Publication date: Saturday, September 5, 2020 9:50 AM
Gareth southgate he has admitted he was “embarrassed” because he had to ask Mason Greenwood what his strongest foot was in England training.
Greenwood is by far the youngest member of the team, but the 18-year-old Manchester United striker has stood his ground, with Southgate impressed by the two-footer.
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“I have to say that it is very rare to see a player so comfortable with both feet, not just in terms of receiving and passing ability, but finishing with both feet,” added the England manager. “There are not many that I have seen.
“I had to ask a similar question. I feel a bit embarrassed, you pick a player for England and you are not sure which foot to kick the ball with, but maybe some people are not surprised by that.
“With him, the quality of the shots, the way he has this ice-cold gaze, a very calm disposition in general, which I think is clear when he’s in and around the penalty area. For someone his age, that’s remarkable maturity. “
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