Gareth Southgate’s decision not to radically alter his England side for their Slovenia clash is “disappointing”, according to Sam Allardyce.
The former England boss waded in on his successor’s team selection for the Slovenia game.
The Three Lions have already qualified for the last 16, but a win would secure their position as the group victors.
According to the ex-West Ham and Bolton boss, Southgate should have experimented with his squad that has so far failed to impress.
Sam Allardyce admits Southgate's team selection left him disappointed
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“I am disappointed with the selection I must say”, he said.
“We’re through to the next round, it’s not a huge risk to change that side a bit.
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“It’s about having a performance, lifting it and playing on the front foot.
“What I have seen is this slow, pedantic build up. Sideways and backwards passing. I have just watched Austria who beat Holland.
“They played it forward so quickly, the Dutch couldn’t deal with them.”
Allardyce made the comments about the man holding the post he once had in an ill-fated spell that lasted just 67 days and one match.
England manager Gareth Southgate.PAIn 2016, Allardyce was appointed by the FA before presiding over just one game as manager, a 1-0 victory against Slovakia.
But he would later leave the role by mutual consent.
England have come in for criticism at the Euros after two performances which failed to inspire.
Southgate’s side were able to defeat Serbia 1-0 in their opening game before being held to a 1-1 draw against Denmark just days later.
The four points accrued were enough to confirm England’s qualification to the round of 16.
Despite calls for Southgate to make changes to his side, the England boss made just one for the Slovenia clash with Trent Alexander-Arnold making way for Conor Gallagher.