Mason Greenwood. The 24-year-old who divides England. For many, it is totally out of the question that the player who was charged (but not convicted) for serious criminal charges cannot return to the England national team, while others believe his football performances must determine whether he is worthy of a place. A former Premier League striker believes Greenwood deserves a second chance, but must first “clean up”.
Greenwood’s first and only game for the Three Lions was a Nations League game against Iceland in 2020. After reviving his form in France, Greenwood now dreams of making a comeback for the Three Lions one day, claims the Daily Mail. This is despite the fact that he was blacklisted by the FA and manager Tuchel. With only months to go until the 2026 World Cup, Greenwood’s return to the national team is even more unlikely, but he still believes he can make a miraculous comeback, it is reported.
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Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney explains how Greenwood can get his place in the World Cup squad.
-Football cannot be a place where people are written off after mistakes, alleged or not, in their younger years. This is not to dismiss the seriousness of these accusations. Greenwood will live with them forever. In truth, he doesn’t owe football supporters an explanation. It’s his friends and family he has to prove himself to, but if he wants a return to England, he has to say it publicly – prove that he’s worthy to wear the England shirt, show that he can be trusted. Rebuilding trust is the only way this can ever happen, and it’s incredibly difficult to achieve,” Deeney begins to Sun.
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– It would be a burden on Greenwood himself to have to face such a justified investigation. If Greenwood can face it and get through it. He deserves a second chance with England. If there should be no turning back at all, the sport sets a dangerous precedent. Then a message is sent that every mistake in your personal life excludes you for good,” Deeney concludes.
Greenwood has 33 goals and 10 assists in 54 games in the Marseille shirt.
