Hall could only watch on as Djed struggled

IT had always been a controversial call to leave Lewis Hall at home while England fought for the World Cup - but the debate raged on after a stalemate in Boston.

- By LEE RYDER

Hall can only watch on and wonder as England's summer unfolds without him here in the United States, amid a lack of creativity on the left side.

Overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup party that jetted across the Atlantic a few weeks ago, Hall's thoughts on Djed Spence getting the nod ahead of Nico O'Reilly against Ghana will be interesting.

Hall has been constantly in the headlines since the season ended, through no fault of his own it has to be said.

Much has been made about Hall's links with Man United, but we understand that there was a suspicion that somebody was trying to stir the pot with Eddie Howe and the full-back he took from Chelsea reserves into the England squad.

Newcastle were absolutely furious with those stories and asked for a retraction, but there is thought to be something in Man United's interest, even if there hasn't been an approach or bid.