Harvey Elliott instantly advised to stop Liverpool after England U21s heroics
Harvey Elliott has already been linked with a switch away from Liverpool and the England Beneath-21 star was urged to hunt a transfer straight after his double within the Euros semi-final
Harvey Elliott was urged to 'get out and play' by Jermain Defoe after firing England into the U21 European Championship remaining with a superb brace towards the Netherlands.
Lee Carsley's males will get the possibility to defend their European crown this weekend after beating the Dutch 2-1 courtesy of Elliott's double, the second of which was plundered 5 minutes from time to spark jubilant scenes in Bratislava.
Whereas Elliott has been the standout participant for England at this summer season's match, he needed to accept a bit-part function in Liverpool's title-winning marketing campaign below Arne Slot.
That has seen the 22-year-old linked with a blockbuster summer season transfer – and Defoe feels it's a no brainer for the midfield maestro to hunt out a membership the place he would be the most important man after a season of sitting on the bench.
Talking on Channel 4 after Elliott's matchwinning double, Defoe mentioned: “There’ll be loads of golf equipment watching this match.
“We mentioned it earlier than, he’s too good to not be enjoying. While you’re producing in large tournaments like this towards the most effective gamers, the 2 targets that we noticed this night, he’s a prime, prime participant.
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“For him, he simply must exit and play, get himself in a crew the place he’s one of many most important gamers, and simply exit and specific your self and present how good you’re as a result of this efficiency tonight, it’s superb.”
Joe Cole, additionally analysing the sport for Channel 4, was in full settlement together with his former England colleague. He mentioned: “I like the lad.
“I feel he performs soccer the fitting method and I’m actually excited for him. Not only for this remaining, however I’m excited for his future as nicely, for subsequent yr.
“He’s performed an important job for Liverpool, and if he decides to maneuver on, I nonetheless really feel there’s ranges. For a participant to return to a match and do what he’s performed, there’s ranges for him to go up once more, and I’d like to see him enjoying with that sort of ardour and happiness on his face each week.”
Brighton are the newest membership to be credited with an curiosity within the former Fulham teenager, who has already hinted he may depart Anfield this summer season.
However Elliott solely has eyes for Saturday's Euros remaining after downing the Netherlands, saying post-match: “I can't put it into phrases – one other remaining.
“I do know I maintain saying it, however now we have to relaxation, recuperate and go once more. It's not over but. Tonight was one other superb expertise in powerful situations. The best way the lads dug deep, I feel we deserved to achieve the ultimate.”
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