Morgan-Gibbs White six word message to Thomas Tuchel after Forest Win and England Snub

Morgan-Gibbs White’s clever Instagram post after sending Thomas Tuchel a message in Nottingham Forest win

Much of the talk ahead of Nottingham Forest’s clash with Ipswich Town was focused on Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, with Morgan Gibbs-White responding perfectly in the 4-2 win.

Forest fans were furious about Gibbs-White’s England snub, especially given that the likes of a 35-year-old Jordan Henderson was selected ahead of him in the midfield.

Tuchel evidently favoured experience over form, which is not unheard of from an England manager, but Forest fans sent a dig to Tuchel in their chants against Ipswich to at least let their feelings be made clear.

It wasn’t just Gibbs-White, though, as Callum Hudson-Odoi and Elliot Anderson were both unfortunate to miss out, but Tuchel did hint that Anderson was a backup for England, which kept his chances alive.

However, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to suggest that the former Newcastle United man, like Gibbs-White, has earned more than a backup role, as Anderson was exceptional against Ipswich.

Gibbs-White was undoubtedly at the centre of the noise, though, and his subtle Instagram post highlighted that he was all too aware.

Morgan Gibbs-White posts on Instagram amid drama surrounding his England snub

It’s perhaps a good thing that Gibbs-White will get a rest during the international break, but clearly, his place in the Three Lions squad would’ve been more precious to him.

The 25-year-old assisted Jota Silva’s goal against Ipswich in Saturday’s 4-2 victory, which was enough of a response to the England drama, but his Instagram post also spoke to his feelings on the matter.

The post was accompanied by no words, with the second image showing Gibbs-White under a hood, almost as if he is blocking out the unwanted noise of the week’s events.

Given that Gibbs-White was called up by England in October, and his form has only improved since, it would be completely understandable if he came out in the media and showed his disappointment, but his mature Instagram post only provides a hint at potential frustration.

Focusing on his performance against Ipswich, though, a number of players in the Forest squad responded to the post to show their support.

Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi react to Morgan Gibbs-White’s Instagram post

Arsenal and Liverpool have an interest in Gibbs-White, as his influence on Espirito Santo’s side has continued to grow, becoming a real leader in the dressing room.

This was represented in the comments section of the Instagram post, as both Hudson-Odoi and Anderson responded with fire emojis.

One of his former teammates at Sheffield United, Oli McBurnie, was also spotted in the comments, posting a St George’s flag and a shoulder shrugging emoji to make his feelings clear on the England situation.

Anthony Elanga scored his first Premier League brace against Ipswich as he starred alongside Gibbs-White, replying himself to the post, saying: “My number 10”, perhaps another slight dig at Tuchel who clearly doesn’t feel the same way.