Lallana is the epitome of the modern English footballer who has every trick in the book but produces absolutely nothing all too often. It's like as soon as he's passed the ball he puts on his skill-school magic and throws in two step-overs and a studder step which looks lovely but then he'll give the ball away.
Sterling's another like that. He fairies his arms out, makes it look like he's going to turn the defender inside out, then gives the ball away.
That's odd, I don't see much resemblance between Lallana & Sterling. I don't mean that in a joking physical way, but as players. Sterling all jumpy & naive, quick, dribbling, sometimes hesitant ... Lallana more mature, composed ... Sterling I think more potential though.
I don't agree with Lallana as the typical modern English player either, I feel there's very little British about him. More like a Southern European player for me.
As I said, quite like seeing him play, gives me confidence.
Rooney & Milner are the ones that should be benched imo.
And if Wilshere is 100% fit, only then Lallana can perhaps go as well. Or Sterling.
Barkley is another one I'd fancy, but maybe even in Dier's position. He has the strength & the stamina for it, and is a much bigger talent than Dier in my book.
So ideally:
Delle Ali,
Sterling, Wilshere,
Barkley
Ave it!