Neither made the current French squad even after withdrawals. Given that JPM's performances for Palace and in the Olympics have still not earned him a call-up, it is hard to see him ever getting a chance. Thuram and Ekitike are ahead of him and neither of them are in today's starting lineup. Lacroix is still only 25 so may have a chance , especially as France are changing manager after WC, I believe
However, it is easy to see them playing for England. Villa fans were saying how they wished JPM played for them after last w/e where Watkins was anonymous. He is also more like Kane in style in terms of dropping deeper and providing good link up play with wide players - which is not Watkin's forte. So would be a good sub not upsetting the team style
Lacroix would surely be even more a certainty. He would easily be the fastest defender, and is surely better than Burn and Chalobah. Plus he has the advantage of having played with Guehi, though they might lack some height if a back 4 was played
It's a shame that neither look likely to feature at the World Cup
However, it is easy to see them playing for England. Villa fans were saying how they wished JPM played for them after last w/e where Watkins was anonymous. He is also more like Kane in style in terms of dropping deeper and providing good link up play with wide players - which is not Watkin's forte. So would be a good sub not upsetting the team style
Lacroix would surely be even more a certainty. He would easily be the fastest defender, and is surely better than Burn and Chalobah. Plus he has the advantage of having played with Guehi, though they might lack some height if a back 4 was played
It's a shame that neither look likely to feature at the World Cup
