Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
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"We have not seen the best of this England team yet going forward but my biggest concern so far is how many times we have been opened up at the back."
— Alan Shearer , Celebrity
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Alan Shearer is a former professional footballer and current commentator known for his expertise in football analysis.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jordan Pickford is the goalkeeper for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
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