More disappointed that the midfield lacks creativity in the middle apart Loftus-Cheek. The rest of them are hard workers and i really cant see LC starting the game.
I reckon it'll be a three-man defence with Walker on its right-hand side, which Southgate did recently. I appreciate this is very, very attacking, but I can see:
GK: Pickford (I'd have Pope though) CB: Stones CB: Maguire CB: Walker RWB: Trippier LWB: Young CDM: Dier CAM: Alli RW: Sterling LW: Rashford ST: Kane
Given the defensive duties of the wing-backs, as well as Dier, I'm happy with Alli, Sterling, Rashford, and Kane all being in the same side.
However, in the squad I'd have had Tarkowski over Cahill, Ward-Prowse or Cook over Loftus-Cheek, and Shelvey for Welbeck (not like for like I know).
I reckon it'll be a three-man defence with Walker on its right-hand side, which Southgate did recently. I appreciate this is very, very attacking, but I can see:
GK: Pickford (I'd have Pope though) CB: Stones CB: Maguire CB: Walker RWB: Trippier LWB: Young CDM: Dier CAM: Alli RW: Sterling LW: Rashford ST: Kane
Given the defensive duties of the wing-backs, as well as Dier, I'm happy with Alli, Sterling, Rashford, and Kane all being in the same side.
However, in the squad I'd have had Tarkowski over Cahill, Ward-Prowse or Cook over Loftus-Cheek, and Shelvey for Welbeck (not like for like I know).
That should be the minimum attacking side against Panama and Tunisia. Absolutely no reason to have two holding players in Dire and Henderson starting.
Too many CBs, not enough creativity in the midfield.
4 centre backs which isn't that many if Southgate is going to play 352.
Genuinely don't see how Wilshere isn't even on the standby list. I get there's always a fitness issue with him, but he's played more than Delph this season who's been selected.
Too many CBs, not enough creativity in the midfield.
4 centre backs which isn't that many if Southgate is going to play 352.
Genuinely don't see how Wilshere isn't even on the standby list. I get there's always a fitness issue with him, but he's played more than Delph this season who's been selected.
4 true CBs yes, but Walker will probably play there too on the right of the 3, as can Dier. That's 6 players for 3 positions. Bit of overkill imo.
“I believe this is a squad which we can be excited about,“ he said.
“It is a young group, but with some really important senior players so I feel the balance of the squad is good, both in terms of its experience, its character and also the positional balance.
“We have a lot of energy and athleticism in the team, but players that are equally comfortable in possession of the ball and I think people can see the style of play we’ve been looking to develop.
“The selection process has been over months really, it’s not just been the last few weeks. We feel the team are improving and we want to continue that momentum."
Welbeck, no goals, Cahill played limited games at Chelsea and Jones a carthorse.
After saying a balanced squad in terms of experience and character Southagate should work as a double glazing salesman.
What Shelvey gives you is something different - seems like a bit of a no brainer having options, especially as he is in form but Southgate is the manager and will live or die on the back of his decisions. If he has a decent tournament, good luck to him, but if he doesn't I am going to get angry if he makes excuses.
After the last two shit shows he had an opportunity to try something different, but he hasn't. I like his game tactics, i just don't like the squad selection at all.
“I believe this is a squad which we can be excited about,“ he said.
“It is a young group, but with some really important senior players so I feel the balance of the squad is good, both in terms of its experience, its character and also the positional balance.
“We have a lot of energy and athleticism in the team, but players that are equally comfortable in possession of the ball and I think people can see the style of play we’ve been looking to develop.
“The selection process has been over months really, it’s not just been the last few weeks. We feel the team are improving and we want to continue that momentum."
Welbeck, no goals, Cahill played limited games at Chelsea and Jones a carthorse.
After saying a balanced squad in terms of experience and character Southagate should work as a double glazing salesman.
I've been more excited about a weekend trip to ikea.
Smalling can feel slightly hard done by, with Jones and Cahill being called up and not him. I imagine it's because they're better with the ball
That might have counted against Tarkowski too, a great "stopper" but not so comfortable in possession, and Burnley don't play in that style anyway
Picking players like Delph and Young suggests Southgate has gone for versatility. I'm certainly rather have Delph in midfield (even if he hasn't played there much this season) than Livermore
Southgate is the manager and good luck to him - he needs to pick the squad he thinks will do the job. We might disagree but it is on him. I think we have to realistically get through the group stages and the next game and he would have reached par and should keep his job. If he does less than that he ought to walk if he isn't sacked. I hope of course he succeeds. What we don't want is three tournaments of failure like we had with Hodgson.
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World Cup isnt long but cant afford players to get injured
Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere not even back-up.
Shelvey for Delph
Anyone for Welbeck
That aside it’s probably as good as it could be
GK: Pickford (I'd have Pope though)
CB: Stones
CB: Maguire
CB: Walker
RWB: Trippier
LWB: Young
CDM: Dier
CAM: Alli
RW: Sterling
LW: Rashford
ST: Kane
Given the defensive duties of the wing-backs, as well as Dier, I'm happy with Alli, Sterling, Rashford, and Kane all being in the same side.
However, in the squad I'd have had Tarkowski over Cahill, Ward-Prowse or Cook over Loftus-Cheek, and Shelvey for Welbeck (not like for like I know).
Genuinely don't see how Wilshere isn't even on the standby list. I get there's always a fitness issue with him, but he's played more than Delph this season who's been selected.
“I believe this is a squad which we can be excited about,“ he said.
“It is a young group, but with some really important senior players so I feel the balance of the squad is good, both in terms of its experience, its character and also the positional balance.
“We have a lot of energy and athleticism in the team, but players that are equally comfortable in possession of the ball and I think people can see the style of play we’ve been looking to develop.
“The selection process has been over months really, it’s not just been the last few weeks. We feel the team are improving and we want to continue that momentum."
Welbeck, no goals, Cahill played limited games at Chelsea and Jones a carthorse.
After saying a balanced squad in terms of experience and character Southagate should work as a double glazing salesman.
That might have counted against Tarkowski too, a great "stopper" but not so comfortable in possession, and Burnley don't play in that style anyway
Picking players like Delph and Young suggests Southgate has gone for versatility. I'm certainly rather have Delph in midfield (even if he hasn't played there much this season) than Livermore
Other than that, it's pretty much exactly what was expected.
Southgate's an FA man: fearful of the creative maverick, and a slave to the labourer.