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Post by muddyfunster on Mar 28, 2024 9:10:04 GMT
I dunno. It increasingly looks like a jittery defence will be our downfall.
Obviously he's not a VVD or Rio type/level CB that can calm a defense down just by himself, but he is still very effective and more relaxed there than all the other options bar Stones. He's comfortable in possession, can actually play forward and is used to being pressed.
People have short memories. Wasn't that long ago we were questioning whether moving him to right back was the right call as he's been so good alongside Gabriel.
Plus he could provide DM cover were something to happen to Rice mid tournament. His versatility could be so useful. Anyway, it's not happening whilst Southgate and co are around.
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Post by harrypalmer on Mar 28, 2024 9:18:52 GMT
I agree on his quality, but at Arsenal he's part of a well oiled machine and he has studied his role and honed it to a fine art. He doesn't have that experience with England and I just can't see his being available making any difference, also I dont think Southgate would pick him.
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Post by deez on Mar 28, 2024 9:25:33 GMT
I agree on his quality, but at Arsenal he's part of a well oiled machine and he has studied his role and honed it to a fine art. He doesn't have that experience with England and I just can't see his being available making any difference, also I dont think Southgate would pick him. He's been excellent everywhere he has been so I can't see any reason England would be different. But yeah, it's not happening so pretty irrelevant. |
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Post by zisssou on Mar 28, 2024 9:42:46 GMT
Even Saliba is getting criticised
"William Saliba getting a rare start in Marseille, even though the coach had said beforehand that the Arsenal player “does things he doesn’t like”"
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Post by Whizzo on Mar 28, 2024 11:31:42 GMT
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Post by deez on Mar 28, 2024 12:35:16 GMT
A mate of mine was modelling his already on Facebook, ready to go to Germany. I wonder if he'll get any stick for it... |
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Post by Syrette on May 21, 2024 9:50:15 GMT
Henderson doesn't make the 30 man provisional squad announced later, apparently.
Colour me shocked.
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Post by Gruf on May 21, 2024 9:55:42 GMT
As a Scotsman thanks for another reason to hate your national team and supporters  |
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Post by harrypalmer on May 21, 2024 10:05:03 GMT
Henderson doesn't make the 30 man provisional squad announced later, apparently. Colour me shocked. I am actually shocked. |
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Post by baihu1983 on May 21, 2024 10:45:59 GMT
Sterling also not in it.
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Post by rawshark on May 21, 2024 11:15:54 GMT
Four Palace players. Hope they can replicate some of that end of season magic.
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Post by Tomo on May 21, 2024 11:30:34 GMT
No Chilwell whut
I know he's been injured sure, but come on, he is a cut above.
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Post by Syrette on May 21, 2024 11:38:10 GMT
My biggest worry about England is whether Southgate can accommodate and get the best out of both Bellingham and Foden.
If he can, then anything less than a place in the semis would be surprising.
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Post by simple on May 21, 2024 11:50:03 GMT
Got Palmer to squeeze in there as well.
England are going to look as top heavy as Lolo Ferrari this summer
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Post by rhaegyr on May 21, 2024 11:52:51 GMT
Rashford out.
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Post by Syrette on May 21, 2024 12:12:04 GMT
And thus Solanke in, shirley?
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Post by RobEG on May 21, 2024 12:21:12 GMT
Really surprised about Henderson, and particularly Rashford. Southgate making a point of not just picking his favourites, which I am all behind.
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Post by rawshark on May 21, 2024 12:21:30 GMT
No one's surprised about Rashford though, right?
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Post by RobEG on May 21, 2024 12:25:29 GMT
He's a Southgate favourite. I thought he was nailed on based on Southgate's past decisions.
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Post by Gruf on May 21, 2024 12:28:15 GMT
Yeah, if he needed someone to dribble the ball 5 yards, take on a defender and lose the ball, Rashford was the man
TBH, probably best for him, seemed like he would rather be somewhere else half the time, get his head straight
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Post by simple on May 21, 2024 13:36:27 GMT
Its going to be fascinating to see how Southgate’s conservative tendencies marry with a squad this attackingly talented
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford.
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Harry Maguire, Jarell Quansah, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton.
Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.
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Post by hicksy on May 21, 2024 14:32:37 GMT
On paper we’re in for a good run at winning.
/offers Fate a Magnum ice cream
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Post by Syrette on May 21, 2024 14:38:17 GMT
Trafford, Quansah, Jones and one other won't make the 26 man list, I reckon.
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Post by RobEG on May 21, 2024 14:54:18 GMT
I think he needs to cut 7 from that right?
Trafford, Quansah/Branthwaite, Jones/Wharton, Shaw, Bowen, Eze, Toney.
I reckon Maddison is at risk, but might just sneak in based on past experience.
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Post by Syrette on May 21, 2024 14:57:10 GMT
Nope, UEFA gave in to demands for 26 man squads.
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Post by simple on May 21, 2024 14:59:42 GMT
Here in the office people are saying take Eze and leave Maddison but competition in those places is so tight both could stay home.
Solanke must be gutted that he hasn’t made the longlist when Toney got there after being suspended and doing nothing on his return.
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Post by RobEG on May 21, 2024 15:03:25 GMT
Nope, UEFA gave in to demands for 26 man squads. There is 33 players there though. |
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Post by Dougs on May 21, 2024 15:14:52 GMT
Can't believe how much he's hanging on Shaw. Just pick Chilwell ffs. He is at least fit now.
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Post by Dougs on May 21, 2024 15:15:27 GMT
I reckon Toney will go.
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Post by simple on May 21, 2024 15:31:47 GMT
Ronaldo is in the Portugal squad
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