Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph was a surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s starting line up for England’s game against Croatia yesterday.
The 28-year-old had captained the side against the USA in a friendly on Thursday night but was expected to be on the bench for the Nations League clash.
However, an injury to Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson meant the midfielder was thrust back into the first eleven, and his performance impressed many City fans:
Fabian Delph playing like he’s David Silva ??? #MCFC #ENGCRO
— Ste Adams (@steadams18) 18 November 2018
Fabian Delph is going into his peak years as a player, he’s a northern lad, homegrown, can play different positions and is bossing England midfield. Txiki offer him that contract extension. #ManchesterCity #ManCity #MCFC #Delph
— Declan Flaherty (@Decolski) 18 November 2018
When did Fabian Delph become Iniesta?! ?#ENGCRO
— Oliver Harbord (@ojharbord) 18 November 2018
Fabian Delph playing like Pirlo.
— George Corfield (@GeorgeCorfield3) 18 November 2018
Fabian Delph is on ? . #ENGCRO
— Mani Pillai (@ManiPillai1886) 18 November 2018
Fabian Delph is a better player than we give him credit for
— TAYDONA (@Tebogo_mampa) 19 November 2018
I said on here a few months ago that Fabian Delph is a very good footballer. Fabian Delph remains a very good footballer and is getting even better.
— Dave Brocklehurst (@DaveBrock1979) 19 November 2018
Fabian Delph is finally getting the due appreciation from the football fraternity. Top stuff. Proud of you Delphy. He is getting the BAAASSSIIICCCSSS right!
— CityzenSC (@CityzenManCity) 19 November 2018
Fabian Delph didn’t half get the Baaaaaasics right today. He had a great game.
— Church of MCFC (@Church_of_MCFC) 18 November 2018
Delph’s only two starts in the Premier League this season have come at left-back, but he played a key role for England in the middle of the park versus Croatia.
At club level, his best chance of getting more game time will likely be on the left-hand side of defence with Benjamin Mendy sidelined until the New Year after knee surgery.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Danilo will compete with Delph for a place in the side over the coming weeks and months.
