Even though they don’t use the stadium for real games, England has been using Tottenham Hotspur’s upscale facilities for a long to get ready for games. James Maddison has frequently used the Tottenham training facility while playing for Leicester City.
However, following his summer transfer, he is now obviously not just a Spurs player but also one of the team’s top players.
The 26-year-old couldn’t contain his excitement as Gareth Southgate’s team practiced at Tottenham’s training facility over the previous several days in preparation for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Italy on Tuesday night at Wembley.
Insider information on the players’ training, including the buildup to and post-match reaction to the 1-0 friendly victory against Australia, was made available on England’s official YouTube account. James Maddison was captured on tape stating, “Some gaff this is, isn’t it?” as he walked into the Spurs complex with bags in hand and the biggest smile on his face.
Will James Maddison face Italy at the start?
For the 1-0 victory over Australia, Gareth Southgate made several adjustments, resting key players like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Declan Rice. Given that Maddison started on Friday, it is likely that the playmaker will come off the bench in the matchup with the European champions. A midfield three of Maddison, Rice, and Bellingham would be entertaining to watch, so it would be fantastic to see him start tonight.
