Jose Mourinho messages Gareth Southgate over former Manchester United star Chris Smalling
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJose Mourinho reckons former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling ought to be handed a shock England recall for the impending World Cup finals in Qatar.
Mourinho and Smalling are currently working together with AS Roma after their respective spells at Old Trafford. Smalling, 32, signed for the Italian side in 2020 after initially spending time with the club on loan.
He has made 110 appearances for Roma in all competitions following his decade-long stay with United. England manager Gareth Southgate will name his provisional World Cup squad in the coming days and among his biggest concerns are in the defensive areas.
Right-backs Kyle Walker and Reece James are currently injured - while United captain Harry Maguire has also been on the treatment table. READ MORE: Every word from Ten Hag press conference Set to return to training, though, there is no doubt Maguire will book his seat on the plane.
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