{"id":48942,"date":"2026-06-20T05:20:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/troy-deeney-names-englands-weakest-link-at-the-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T05:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:20:30","slug":"troy-deeney-names-englands-weakest-link-at-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/troy-deeney-names-englands-weakest-link-at-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Troy Deeney names England&#8217;s weakest link at the World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/troy-deeney-names-englands-weakest-link-at-the-world-cup\/#Deanie_didnt_shy_away_from_criticism\" >Deanie didn&#8217;t shy away from criticism.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/troy-deeney-names-englands-weakest-link-at-the-world-cup\/#Discussions_that_Tuchel_cannot_ignore\" >Discussions that Tuchel cannot ignore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>England may have started the World Cup with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia, but not everyone is convinced Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side have the whole package they need to go all the way.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has raised serious doubts about England&#8217;s chances of winning the tournament with Jordan Pickford as their first-choice goalkeeper.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As reported by the Mirror, Deeney suggested on CBS Sports that Pickford&#8217;s style creates too much uncertainty in pressure moments.<\/p>\n<p>Pickford has long been England&#8217;s trusted No. 1 and has performed well in major tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>However, his detractors claim that he can be emotional, reactive and at times seem confused, which is even more pronounced in knockout football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deanie_didnt_shy_away_from_criticism\"><\/span>Deanie didn&#8217;t shy away from criticism.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Asked on CBS Sports if he felt Pickford was too chaotic, Deeney said: &#8220;I don&#8217;t think so.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTo say the least, yeah, I don\u2019t really understand statistics or anything like that, I\u2019m just saying what my eyes tell me.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I still think he should have saved the first goal (Croatia&#8217;s goal), that&#8217;s my opinion.&#8221; I think if you get your hands on it, you need to get your hands on it and keep it at bay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I feel like that when I watch Jordan&#8230; 50-yard shots trickle down to him and he&#8217;s yelling at everyone, &#8216;Do your job! Don&#8217;t let the shot go in!&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Every time he ignores someone or fouls someone or does something, he&#8217;s like, &#8216;Don&#8217;t look at me!&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We&#8217;re aiming to win the World Cup. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re here. In my opinion, with all due respect, Jordan, because you know I like you. You can&#8217;t win when that guy gets in the goal. He doesn&#8217;t give you any confidence.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussions_that_Tuchel_cannot_ignore\"><\/span>Discussions that Tuchel cannot ignore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The comments seem harsh, but they tap into wider questions about England&#8217;s tournament mentality.<\/p>\n<p>Pickford has the experience, leadership and loyalty from his manager, but England are chasing football&#8217;s biggest prize. The details matter.<\/p>\n<p>Tuchel is unlikely to change goalkeepers anytime soon. 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