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Well yes Wharton, Mainoo and arguably Gallagher have a more defensive capacity but none of them have the creativity or ability to use it like Trent does.
Englands biggest strength is the front four. Without the ball they are a waste of a shirt however as seen second half. So unless one of the aforementioned players develops an ability to find Saka like Trent did frequently you have to lose that cover to gain the actual strength of your squad.
Pickford going long won’t win this thing.
England aren't really a good enough team, and TAA's passes aren't that good, to carry him though.