‘That is ludicrous’: Jeff Stelling left stunned after hearing stat about Tottenham star James Maddison
Jeff Stelling has admitted he was stunned after hearing a statistic about Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison.
The presenter was speaking on talkSPORT this morning and admitted he simply can’t believe James Maddison has only earned five caps for England.
Maddison has recently returned from an ankle injury he picked up in early November. The 27-year-old grabbed an assist in the 2-2 draw at Everton on Saturday and seems to be working his way back to full fitness.
He was enjoying an incredible start to life at Tottenham before the injury, managing six goals and three assists in 11 appearances.
Maddison has worked his way into the England set-up over the past 18 months after previously struggling to force his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad.
And Jeff Stelling was shocked to learn the Englishman has only made five appearances for the Three Lions under Southgate.
Stelling shocked after hearing statistic about Maddison
Speaking on talkSPORT, Stelling admitted he was stunned to learn Maddison has managed just a handful of games for England.
“Well, he’s a certainty [to go to Euro 2024],” the presenter said. “He’s an absolute certainty. I think Gareth has been won over by him now.
“I tell you what, I can’t believe he’s 27 and he’s got five England caps. That is ludicrous! Ludicrous for a man of his abilities.
“He’s unique, imaginative, and, to use a forbidden word on this program, different gravy.”
Despite making his England debut in November 2019, Maddison was left out of Southgate’s team until the 2022 World Cup.
Since then, he has played four times for the Three Lions, and based on his performance at Spurs, he should be selected for Euro 2024.
Given that Maddison has emerged as Tottenham’s standout player this season, many would contend that he should be beginning in the starting lineup this summer.
After his recent injury, a lot will depend on the midfielder’s performance from now until the end of the season.
