Graeme Souness tears apart two England stars after World Cup exit

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Declan Rice and Eliot Anderson were called out by Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, with the former star questioning their "limited" playstyles as England lost at the World CupGraeme Souness was unimpressed by Declan Rice at the World Cup(Image: 2023 Visionhaus)Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness has claimed that England's midfield partnership was "limited" at the FIFA World Cup, with a particular focus on Declan Rice's role in the team.England crashed out to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, losing 2-1 despite holding a 1-0 lead with five minutes remaining in regulation. While England missed a huge opportunity to reach the final, Souness wasn't shocked and criticized the midfield.Rice and Anderson are seen as key players for England, with both now selling for over $100 million in the Premier League.

However, as a former midfielder, Souness was critical of both.Rice is hailed for carrying the ball forward, but Souness insisted that England doesn't need that attribute. "Declan won't get any better; he's looking as good as he will get at 27."I don't see enough football in the two of them.

Declan Rice for me, limited."You hear people talk about Declan Rice as a world-class footballer, I think he might be a center-half. I've got this vision in my head."You don't eant to carry the ball really well.