England Legend Roy Keane completely lost it with an England star, insisting he should be dropped after his poor performance nearly cost England their FIFA World Cup victory over Norway in stoppage time.

Roy Keane delivered a blistering critique of an England defender’s display following the team’s hard-fought 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway in Miami.

The former captain didn’t hold back, zeroing in on a single, glaring defensive blunder that nearly cost the Three Lions their spot in the semis—and went as far as to call the player’s overall form into question.

The Target: Keane trained his fire on John Stones after the centre-back was caught napping in the 33rd minute. With his back to the action, Stones hesitated while trying to shield the ball, was dispossessed, and gifted Norway an early opener.

The Manager’s Take: It was a tense, nervy affair that left co-host manager Thomas Tuchel admitting his side looked far from polished and that he felt the anxiety on the sideline throughout.

The Pundit’s Verdict: Keane didn’t mince words, branding England’s first-half showing as “awful,” “arrogant,” and “sloppy.” He accused Stones of switching off and looking off the pace, insisting that such a careless giveaway should carry serious repercussions.

In Keane’s view, any player who coughs up possession that cheaply has no excuse—and must perform at a level that unquestionably justifies his place in the starting eleven.