Man Utd ace Chris Smalling is on par with Man City star John Stones - Tony Cascarino
That's according to former player turned pundit Tony Cascarino who reckons the former Fulham man gets a raw deal. He was dropped from the England squad due to question marks over his ball-playing ability.
But Cascarino says the criticism in unfounded - especially considering Stones' catalogue of high-profile blunders.
He told The Times: "Gareth Southgate said that he left Chris Smalling out of the England squad because he was not good enough at bringing the ball out of defence, but I just dont get it.
"He is certainly clever enough on the ball and rarely puts a foot wrong. "Smalling has made clear his disappointment at Southgates decision this week and I can understand why hed be upset.
"Man Utd ace Chris Smalling was dropped from the England squad" "He has made nowhere near as many big mistakes as Manchester Citys John Stones has over his career, and yet Stones is considered Englands star defender.
"OK, Smalling is no Franz Beckenbauer but his passes are rarely intercepted, he doesnt make rash decisions and he chips in with the odd goal. "Smalling will always give you a seven-out-of-ten performance.
"I feel he has been a bit underestimated, and that is perhaps because he started his career in non-League football at Maidstone United." Manchester United face Brighton in the Premier League tomorrow.
The Red Devils are eight points behind pace setters City with 12 games played.
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