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England fans claim Aaron Ramsdale 'has got to do better' after getting beaten at his near-post by Iceland's Jon Thorsteinsson in the Three Lions' final warm-up game before the Euros

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By Ash Rose

Published: 20:21 BST, 7 June 2024 | Updated: 20:55 BST, 7 June 2024

England fans have blasted goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after Iceland opened the scoring in their final friendly before Euro 2024.

The Arsenal stopper was handed a rare start for the Three Lions, but was picking the ball out of his net within twelve minutes after Iceland took a shock lead.  

Jon Thorsteinsson cut in past the England defence before beating Ramsdale at his near post to leave Wembley stunned. 


Fans were quick to point to the goalkeeper for being at fault for the goal, and took to social media to criticise the 26-year-old.

'Ramsdale has got to do better' one fan wrote, as they watched England fall behind to the Icelanders. 

Aaron Ramsdale has taken flack from England fans over Iceland's opening goal at Wembley 

Jon Thorsteinsson stuns Wembley by opening the scoring against England for Iceland 

Fans were not happy to see Ramsdale beaten at his near post from the Iceland striker 

Another praised the finish, but conceded Ramsdale's part by saying, 'Think Ramsdale should probably do a bit better there but I clever finish.'

One fan should their preference for England's other keeper by posting,'Dean Henderson is better than Ramsdale, wont be told different.' 

While there were some who questioned Ramsdale's ability to leave Arsenal this summer by stating 'Aaron Ramsdale doing wonders for his transfer fee.' 

The Gunners keeper was the only one getting stick for the goal though, there was a breakdown of all the mistakes leading to the goal from another user.

They said: 'You’ve got a Goalkeeper who the defence don’t obviously trust but in play we are vulnerable down the right hand side, two/three attacks trying to exploit it.

'Midfield no where to be seen Walker and Ramsdale poor to say the least.

'Ramsdale looks a rabbit in headlights.'

Gareth Southgate gave Ramsdale his 4th cap in the final friendly before the Euros next week 

That view was backed up another post which read, '

'That is so poor. So many gaps all over the pitch. Midfield nonexistent there

'Structure awful there. Say what you want about Ramsdale, you cannot be cut open like that.

Fans took to social media to share their frustration at seeing Iceland's opening goal 

Despite the fans view, watching in the studio as part of Channel 4's coverage, Wayne Rooney said he didn't think the England goalie was to blame for the goal. 

Rooney said: 'It's difficult for him, he's clever shooting through Stones' legs. It's very difficult to get your timing right. I wouldn't blame Ramsdale for that goal.' 

It it just the latest setback in a frustrating season for Ramsdale, after losing his first-team place at the Emirates thanks to David Raya's arrival last summer.

He managed just eleven appearances last season and has been linked with a move away from North London this summer.  

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