Ian Wright says only one Arsenal player is deserving of a place in a combined ‘Southern XI’, whilst picking nine from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
On Monday, Romelu Lukaku suggested the Premier League implement an all-star game, with the North facing up against the South. The NBA hold one annually across the Atlantic, and the Manchester United striker thinks football in England should follow suit.
Here’s an idea for you guys… the nba has all-star game! Don’t you guys think we should organise one in the @premierleague.. The north vs the south! And the fans vote… what do you guys think? @premierleague @FA 😏😉
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) February 26, 2018
Wright put together his southern team, using only players from clubs in the South of England. He found a spot for Mesut Özil, saying: “Özil in that team would be wonderful because he’s got brilliant players around him.”
The German was the only Arsenal player he selected though. Here is the full team: