Former Aston Villa and Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has said that Joe Gomez is the best defender that Liverpool have.
“Normally you have to play for your clubs to play for England, but Gareth is doing it the other way,” Sherwood said.
“He knows the players better than their club managers know them, which is strange. He recognises the boys aren’t getting opportunities but he knows they’re good enough from working at the U21s.
“He’s having to put them in the England squad to embarrass those clubs, who will then put them in their starting line-up.
“Every young English player will be encouraged by the fact the manager is taking note if they perform. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played 200 games – you can only play three or four.”
The defender played for the England national team during their creditable draw against the Brazil national team on Tuesday and ended up winning the man of the match award.
He has so far played 12 matches for Liverpool this season and Sherwood feels that the talent of the defender will see him earning more minutes at the North London club.
Gomez has managed to start six consecutive League games for Liverpool and will be hoping to retain his place in the side during the game against Southampton this weekend.
