Gazza admits being fan of Leicester midfielder Maddison

Football
29 Aug 2019 • 6:26 PM MYT
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Paul Gascoigne has lauded Leicester midfielder James Maddison for his creativity.

England legend Gazza believes modern players have become like robots on the pitch, expect for Foxes star Maddison.

"There are too many robots, definitely, because there is so much pressure on players and managers not to lose the game they're frightened to lose," Gascoigne said at Premier Sport's launch of their Serie A coverage in Glasgow.

"I always say keep trying things and, eventually, it will work out. But they're afraid to try.

"I don't know what these coaches are doing to our young players coming through, I really don't, because we don't have many players like Maddison coming through. He wants to be on the ball, he is creative, he takes people on. I've seen him do that often for Leicester, when I've been watching games.

"Gareth Southgate has done a great job, got them playing great football. They just miss that something creative in the middle, the willingness to have a go at someone. Just have a go."