England star's behaviour in World Cup opener called out by former Chelsea coach

Noni Madueke has been called out by a former Chelsea coach and player for his actions during England's World Cup win over Croatia. After being picked over Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka, Madueke played his part as the Three Lions got up and running with an exciting 4-2 triumph in Dallas.

Madueke won England's penalty, which Harry Kane converted after a retake, and worried the Croatians with his pace and directness. There were moments of frustration for the former Chelsea man, too. On one occasion, after being stopped in his tracks by his defender, Madueke turned to England fans and shouted "vamos," Spanish for "come on!" The gee-up attracted mockery from former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris, who had two stints as a Blues coach, including one under Frank Lampard.

Morris posted on X: "Imagine being in a 1 v 1 situation as an England winger... defender gets the better of you and blocks your shot when maybe a cross was the better option... so you then gesture to the England fans shouting Vamos, Vamos."

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