(Credit: Myles Lewis-Skelly Instagram, Imago)
(Credit: Myles Lewis-Skelly Instagram, Imago)

Myles Lewis-Skelly faces England axe after full horrific stats emerge

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Thomas Tuchel may be inclined to give Djed Spence a first England start against Serbia following Myles Lewis-Skelly's performance against Andorra.

England beat Andorra 2-0 at Villa Park thanks to an own goal and a header from Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

The victory keeps England's perfect World Cup qualification record intact after three matches, with a trip to Serbia next up.

Lewis-Skelly was making his first start of the season after only being coming off the bench against Leeds in Arsenal's opening matches of the season.

Thomas Tuchel, England smiling in a suit
(Credit: Imago)

Myles Lewis-Skelly gives Thomas Tuchel decision to make

Lewis-Skelly played the entire 90 minutes, but was not replaced despite a poor audition for next summer's World Cup against Andorra.

Despite England having over 80% possession, Lewis-Skelly didn't create a chance for his team mates, didn't complete a successful dribble and was ineffective as an attacking threat.

Myles Lewis-SkellyStats
Minutes Played90
Touches73
Chances Created0
Defensive Contributions0
Dispossessed1
Duels Won1
Myles Lewis-Skelly's stats against Andorra as per Fotmob.

In defence, Lewis-Skelly only won one of his six ground duels and none of his ariel duels throughout the contest against a poor Andorra team.

Thomas Tuchel may turn to Djed Spence against Serbia

Following Lewis-Skelly's out of sorts display against Andorra, Tuchel may turn to Tottenham's Spence against Serbia.

The 25-year-old can play either left-back or right-back in defence and should be looked at by Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.

Lewis-Skelly shone against Albania in his first England start, and Tuchel clearly trusts the 18-year-old.

Left-back though is one area still up for grabs in the England team as Lewis-Skelly is currently not getting the game time at club level.

Spence meanwhile has cemented a position in the Spurs defence and has played 90 minutes in all of their opening matches this campaign.

That could count in favour of the 25-year-old, and if he gets the chance and impresses against Serbia he could put himself a step closer to being in the World Cup squad.

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