The England 11 we're crying out for ahead of Sunday's last 16 clash

England may have topped their group, qualified for the last 16 without losing a game and moved into the favourable side of the Euro 2024 draw, but it's fair to say we won't be winning anything this summer if things don't change.

Not only do the players look lost and uninspired by the tactics - or total lack of them - but Gareth Southgate isn't learning from obvious flaws in the team and makes substitutions far too late, with last night's five-minute cameo for Anthony Gordon an absolute insult.

One thing that stands out for me is the lack of balance in the side and congestion in certain areas of the pitch, with three players constantly fighting for that 'No.10' space. Foden is starting on the left but constantly drifts inside, Kane is dropping short into a similar position and Bellingham is also being crowded out. All three have been way off it individually and need to be in some way accountable for that, but it's clear to see Southgate's plan isn't working - yet he persists with it.

It's like that England face the Netherlands in Sunday's last 16 game on Sunday, so I propose the side I'd like to see start:

England XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford - Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier - Rice, Bellingham - Saka, Foden, Gordon - Kane. 

At the back, I'd prefer Alexander-Arnold against team we're likely to dominate, but he's looked rusty so far and I'm not sure it's wise to alter the defence. The other three defenders pick themselves, unless Luke Shaw is deemed ready to return to give us some width and drive at left-back. But, even if he's 'fit', is he ready to come straight back in? Possibly not.

In midfield, I really don't see why we can't play Rice in the holding role and Bellingham as our box-to-box No.8. He's looked lost in a more advanced role since impressing in our opening win over Serbia and dropping slightly deeper would allow both him and Foden (No.10) to play in their best positions. It doesn't feel like rocket science, especially when Trent and Gallagher have done little to impress when handed starts. Adam Wharton is one I wish got more of a chance. He's a star and would've brought some class and composure to our midfield, with Southgate opting for Conor 'chaos' Gallagher instead.

In attack, Gordon has to come in. Newcastle bias or not, he offers everything we've lacked so far - pace, movement, energy and a willingness to run at his man and take risks on the ball. He'd occupy men and create space for Foden, Kane, Bellingham and others. He'd also add width down a wing Trippier hasn't got the legs to burst down, with the Toon winger bursting down the football pitch marker lines in a bid to beat his full-back just seconds after coming on last night.

Kane continues up front - he's another who's looked sluggish but you don't drop him - and it's a toss up between Saka and Palmer down the right. The latter looked sharp after coming on against Slovenia, but Saka probably gets the nod.