Former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour questions whether the English central defence is up to scratch ahead of their European opener against Croatia on Sunday afternoon. England do have massive strength all over the park, particularly up front and midfield. Surely England have a solid enough defence even if Maguire and Stones are out and surely the two will be back when needed.

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💪 “Southgate has got to look at that defensive partnership at the back.”

👀 “If there is a weak point for #Eng, countries may look towards our defence!” @RealRomfordPele is concerned for England’s defensive partnership. 😬 pic.twitter.com/xhRJY4HiUk

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) June 11, 2021

What a player Ray Parlour was for the Gunners back in the day, the former English midfielder is now on TalkSPORT and has a big listenership over in the UK.