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Alan Shearer advises against starting Madueke for England if Saka is injured

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Alan Shearer advises against starting Madueke for England if Saka is injured

Summary

Alan Shearer expressed concerns about Noni Madueke as a replacement for Bukayo Saka in the England lineup. With Saka's fitness in question following an injury-plagued season, Shearer prefers alternatives like Anthony Gordon or Marcus Rashford for the right-wing position. He believes these options would provide better pace and pressing ability than Madueke. England's coaching staff is carefully managing Saka's minutes as they prepare for the World Cup, considering the attacking depth available to the squad.

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•Alan Shearer doubts Noni Madueke is the right choice if Saka is unavailable.
•Saka's fitness management is a priority for England's coaching staff.
•Alternatives mentioned include Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford.
•Shearer suggests a tactical shift to enhance pace and pressing.
•England prepares for the World Cup with depth in attacking options.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pundit doesn’t want Madueke to start for England even if Saka is injured

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Alan Shearer does not believe Noni Madueke is the best alternative England has to Bukayo Saka, and he would prefer to see other attacking options used if the Arsenal winger is not fit to start.In Thom...
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