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Alves might get half an hour but probably unlikely Braybrooke gets any minutes now.

Can't believe I'm watching this half time analysis Doing their best but it's a really awkward conversation.

Ironic cheers and sarcastic chants for Ward are embarrassing. Obviously not good enough, but he seems a decent bloke. Mcateer picks up great positions, shame he's not got a bit more ability on the ball because he'd be a great player. Not sure Fatawu on the left is a long term option or Mavididi in the 10.

I know we've got a few only just back so not involved, although they generally defensive options anyway, but that bench does highlight the lack of attacking options we have.

Is it a second or third kit? I'm not against a more wacky 3rd kit. Might pick it up later in the season to add to the random away kit collection. Home shirts are boring to buy.

Obviously makes a difference watching the highlights after the result but the celebrations from the Windies bowlers seemed a but OTT with hindsight

So rubbish bowling against number 11s again. Horrible over from Atkinson.

Short term signings are always a bit weird and can go either way. Just expect someone to turn up and score runs immediately, especially in T20 where its a bit of a lottery as to whether it comes of. Neesham as never been a consistent bowler from what I remember either.

Be great if he could be quick and aim at the stumps though

All out on day one used to be a disaster but England do it with 416 on the board. Odd that this kind of day 1 total is pretty normal now.

Pep as an international manager would be interesting. Part of his success his ability to train players (and buy incredible talent of course) on the training pitches, providing them with so much tactical information. You don't get that time in international football.

Uneducated South Americans who don't understand what racist is. Pretty sure not one of them appreciates the offence they cause, they see it as their version of 'banter' Forgetting the racism, it's always cringe when teams and fans celebrate by singing about other teams. Felt the same about all the Leeds stuff our players were doing, but at least that was relevant to their achievement.

I get the idea but we should be buying someone to play alongside Winks, with Ndidi being back up.

My assumption is that we will move away from that under Cooper. Especially if Winks wasn't available. Also got Choudhury to fill in an emergency. If we've got money to spend, it should be used elsewhere.

Don't see any logic in waiting. Only Howe is someone I could see they might wait to see if he gets sacked by Newcastle but I doubt they'd do that really early in the season. Probably give Carsley the nations league campaign and then see who's available for the world cup qualifying. Maybe Klopp would be ready to return then..

Nothing in this seems sensible to me. Would obviously mean Braybrooke is not seen as a current option. Yes we need cover for Winks but I think Ndidi can do that if needed.

Having the option to rotate and change wingers with equal quality is massive. One of the thing that held us back last season was not having a replacement for Fatawu/Mavididi. No idea if this guy is a good or not but having 4 good wing options will be crucial.

Scouts got stuck in Italy for a bit? Got excited initially because I confused him Koopmeiners, who I know has been linked with some big clubs

People have an image of Lee Carsley because of the type of player he was.

Overall, a good job by Southgate but unfortunately didn't have the ability to grasp the opportunities he forged. He can be proud of his efforts but time is right to move on.

Like the last 10 minutes when our midfield was non-existent, and Rice was completely overrun? I understand the calls but there is no evidence Bellingham can play in a deeper role, I've never seen it anyway.

Elite managers aren't really interested in international football - I feel Klopp would struggle with the lack of day to day management. Can see Pepe doing it at some point but not with England. Can't see it not being a Potter type. Maybe Howe, even Rodgers if they wanted to poach someone from club football. Likes of Lampard and Gerrard will probably put themselves forward.

TAA has his issues but Southgate not being able to utilise him is one of his biggest errors. Even when Walker went down it was Trippier who was warming up. Need to find a way of controlling the midfield without being defensive. Southgate as always been concerned about this, which understand, but he hasn't been able to successfully do it against anyone good. I like Rice, but he's too chaotic and got progressively worse as the pressure of the games heightened. If Harry Winks can have a good season, then who knows, maybe there is a place for him at international level again. Any new manager is going to have a tricky balancing act with Foden, Palmer, Bellingham, Saka and others in them attacking midfield positions. There is some top talent knocking around the squad, but it's going to need a good manager to get the best out of them.

Probably an exaggeration but so many Man City players fail to deliver on international stage. Minus Rodri obviously

Noone that actually follows football, including pundits, feel Southgate should continue. I'm hoping Southgate realises the time is now to move on.