When you see that squad in writing it doesn't fill me with confidence that we have a chance of winning it but then I don't know who could be added who'd change that. That said been plenty of great squads on paper for various countries that don't end up winning the tournament. Need a bit of good fortune and bravery from Southgate to do well. More chance of the former though!
A squad that should do well, only weak area imo is the defensive options so we will be fine until we meet a decent team and we go 1-0 up and the muppet tries to defend the lead
When you see that squad in writing it doesn't fill me with confidence that we have a chance of winning it but then I don't know who could be added who'd change that. That said been plenty of great squads on paper for various countries that don't end up winning the tournament. Need a bit of good fortune and bravery from Southgate to do well. More chance of the former though!
I am no Southgate fan but I think the England squad has really deteriorated over the past couple of years. Now it looks solid but relatively average. Southgate's cautious approach is probably best suited to this kind of squad. If we don't concede many, we are liable to score one goal in most games which is how to approach tournament football rather than expansive football that tends to win you leagues. So, we could squeak through to about semis at very best given the look of the draw.
Once we face the big boys we need to pray for a lucky run because we will be outclassed. Never say never after Greece in 04 (and we're considerably more talented than them)...but it is kind of clutching at straws.
a decent squad though the defence (as expected) looks potentially shaky whoever plays .. several very good selections, Wilson, Maddison, White, Rashford .. a more adventurous selection than I anticipated ,, all the best in the desert chaps, do an SAS job for the fans back home
I don’t know, if I look at England’s midfield options up against the combined might of Gunter, Williams, Smith and Levitt I’d be quaking in my boots………..
Looking at that squad its very strong apart from centre back.
A bit fucked at left back if Shaw gets injured.
I'm a big advocate for full backs playing on their natural side, and having to move Trippier there would leave us unbalanced.
Definitely unlucky that Chilwell is out. That's forced his hand somewhat.
Reasonable squad. Maddison is in, as is Wilson. That's going with form. Sterling probably merits his place based on the last tournament, so don't mind that loyalty too much. Disagree with him on Maguire, though. Tomori should be there. But at least Maguire will be fresh!
Charlton tinted glasses for a few of us. Barring City game doesn't seem to have been very good
Don't disagree but he has been no worse than Maguire has he..
No he hasn't and Id love to see Joe Gomez at a world cup but sadly for him his injuries and lack of consistent playing time mean he's behind the likes of Maguire. Maguire is way off form but barring the Germany game he has been fairly solid for England. That will have swayed Southgate. Tomori is one who can definitely feel aggrieved not to get a look in
Charlton tinted glasses for a few of us. Barring City game doesn't seem to have been very good
Don't disagree but he has been no worse than Maguire has he..
No he hasn't and Id love to see Joe Gomez at a world cup but sadly for him his injuries and lack of consistent playing time mean he's behind the likes of Maguire. Maguire is way off form but barring the Germany game he has been fairly solid for England. That will have swayed Southgate. Tomori is one who can definitely feel aggrieved not to get a look in
Gave up on Maguire for England in the Denmark game where he was sent off after the most shambolic CB performance I've seen since Tom Hovi's ill-fated debut. Nothing I've seen since has convinced me he's one of the best 3-4 CB's in the country.
Incredible Dan Burn didn't get in as CB/LB Cover, literally the best defence in the prem in the last 10 plus games and he's been superb, crazy decision.
Pretty much expected squad, surprised by CG inclusion personally, still on paper we have a good enough squad to beat anyone just how we perform and set up.
Do not put Saka LB /LWB if Shaw gets injured, equally wont be happy with Trippier there but suppose thats the only option now, fingers crossed Luke Shaw is up to it.
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Walker - Stones - Maguire
Alexander-Arnold - Bellingham - Rice - Shaw
Foden - Kane - Sterling
Once we face the big boys we need to pray for a lucky run because we will be outclassed. Never say never after Greece in 04 (and we're considerably more talented than them)...but it is kind of clutching at straws.
On balance I think we'll head out in QF.
An 80million signing can't even get in the squad
Pleased for White, Maddison and Wilson as it shows that form does get you somewhere.
And so it should
The sven days are far back in the past!
Just leave maguire on the bench and only bring him on if need be.
It's a shame his club career has eroded, but England will need players that are fully match fit and ready for the games.
I'm a big advocate for full backs playing on their natural side, and having to move Trippier there would leave us unbalanced.
Reasonable squad. Maddison is in, as is Wilson. That's going with form. Sterling probably merits his place based on the last tournament, so don't mind that loyalty too much. Disagree with him on Maguire, though. Tomori should be there. But at least Maguire will be fresh!
Pretty much expected squad, surprised by CG inclusion personally, still on paper we have a good enough squad to beat anyone just how we perform and set up.
Do not put Saka LB /LWB if Shaw gets injured, equally wont be happy with Trippier there but suppose thats the only option now, fingers crossed Luke Shaw is up to it.