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Tony Cottee says Jonjo Shelvey is England’s best passer

Sky Sports expert Tony Cottee has claimed that Newcastle’s Jonjo Shelvey is the best passer England have got.

The former England footballer also urged Gareth Southgate to consider Shelvey’s place in the World Cup squad.

According to Cottee, Shelvey is better than the likes of Henderson, Wilshere and Dier when it comes to passing and he will add some much-needed creativity to the side.

England are all set to face the likes of Tunisia and Panama in the World Cup and Cottee believes that the minnows are likely to sit deep and defend.