England Euro 24 Squad

[lcfc278]

1 minute ago, Jon the Hat said:

No not really, sounds like it has been his best season by far though.  So why not play him on the left up front?  Is Palmer better?  Is Foden really better than Bellingham or Rice in the middle for England?

Because he doesn't play on the left for Man City. Him and Bellingham have basically played similar positions and both excelled this season so for me they both play CAM in behind Kane, with Rice at CDM. For me I'd sacrifice Palmer not playing in the middle and stick him on the left, Saka on the right.

[kingfox]

43 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

In that formation you waste Rice as the holding midfielder, he is WAY better than that.

A midfield trio of Rice - Foden - Bellingham offers far more attacking intent and flare. 
 

Absolutely no need to field a midfield trio of Mainoo - Rice - Bellingham, especially in the Group Stage. 

[Jon the Hat]

I really hope Foden can bring his Man City form to England then, he never seems like the same player.  Hopefully after such a brilliant season he can keep it up.

[Leicesterpool]

Rashford not going is indeed a surprise. Even though he has been poor i thought he was southgate's faves

[Super_horns]

4 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Rashford not going is indeed a surprise. Even though he has been poor i thought he was southgate's faves

He and Grealish paid for poor seasons .

 

Don’t need the press conference as everything gets leaked anyway !

[Jon the Hat]

8 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Rashford not going is indeed a surprise. Even though he has been poor i thought he was southgate's faves

Good to see Southgate rolling the dice a little.  No Henderson, Rashford, Sterling is quite a big deal for him.  I suppose Slabhead staying at home is a wish too far

[lcfc278]

4 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

He and Grealish paid for poor seasons .

 

Don’t need the press conference as everything gets leaked anyway !

BBC saying Grealish is in

[Super_horns]

6 minutes ago, lcfc278 said:

BBC saying Grealish is in

Fair enough.

 

Might be one who could miss out eventually?

[lcfc278]

Just now, Super_horns said:

Fair enough.

 

Might be one who could miss out eventually?

True, not one I had down to go and think there's others in the LW spot that have had better seasons e.g. Gordon

[Jon the Hat]

8 minutes ago, lcfc278 said:

BBC saying Grealish is in

He can spend the summer watching Foden be brilliant as well then

[Bert]

14 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

Good to see Southgate rolling the dice a little.  No Henderson, Rashford, Sterling is quite a big deal for him.  I suppose Slabhead staying at home is a wish too far

Maguire’s always been good for England?

[RowlattsFox]

In the group stage we could get away with the midfield 3 of Rice, Foden, Bellingham but against anyone half decent Rice gets completely overun. Man City manage it with Rodri but their defence is strong with 1on1 battles. 

You'd have to ask Bellingham to drop deeper, which I think he is capable of to be fair. 

 

 

[Jon the Hat]

Just now, Bert said:

Maguire’s always been good for England?

Yeah I know, many think he shouldn't be there though.  

[lcfc278]

Sky Sports News are saying that GS will announce a 33-man initial squad so I would imagine pretty much everyone not already mentioned as not being in will be in unless he has another surprise or 2 up his sleeve.

[Leicesterpool]

Grealish is yet to convince at international level and not had the greatest seasons at man city. 

[Jon the Hat]

1 minute ago, RowlattsFox said:

In the group stage we could get away with the midfield 3 of Rice, Foden, Bellingham but against anyone half decent Rice gets completely overun. Man City manage it with Rodri but their defence is strong with 1on1 battles. 

You'd have to ask Bellingham to drop deeper, which I think he is capable of to be fair. 

Indeed, hence playing Mainoo behind

[SouthStandUpperTier]

15 minutes ago, lcfc278 said:

BBC saying Grealish is in

The most ironically funny ad on TV at the moment is the Hellmann's one with Grealish leaning over a garden fence telling someone to "raise your game".

[RowlattsFox]

2 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

Indeed, hence playing Mainoo behind

Personally would have Alexander-Arnold in with Rice and Walker at full back. For certain games. 

[MPH]

By England international standards, you have to have been pretty doggo to not make the 33 man initial squad...

[AKCJ]

I would take;

 

Pickford, Henderson and whichever English keeper has the best penalty saving record.

 

Trent, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Dunk, Tomori, Branthwaite, Shaw, Trippier.

 

Rice, Jude, Foden, Gallagher, Mainoo, Wharton, Maddison.

 

Saka, Kane, Watkins, Toney, Grealish, Gordon, Bowen.

 

 

[RowlattsFox]

Looks as though Southgate has gone for players in the 33 who he feels he can easily drop and not take. Kind of makes sense, no point naming Rashford, Henderson etc if not going to take them. 

[Jon the Hat]

7 minutes ago, MPH said:

By England international standards, you have to have been pretty doggo to not make the 33 man initial squad...

Or indeed been injured for half the season, moved to Saudi or not playing for your club.

[Tuna]

39 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Rashford not going is indeed a surprise. Even though he has been poor i thought he was southgate's faves

Even he has realized that Mount, Sterling and Rashford are just not near the level at the moment

[Sir Shep]

I’m shocked, Southgate has found his balls and dropped his favourites. Whatever next, attacking exciting football surely not! 

[fazzyfox]

I thought I had my squad and line up sorted but then saw Palmer and to a slightly lesser degree Gordon's names which makes me start over again!

 

Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential dual role is another factor, we are in a position now where we have more than 11 obvious first choices and 14 or 15 may be started over the course of the matches as horses for courses (no Kane insult intended). It's a shame that Grealish and to a degree Madders aren't arriving at it in peak form but thankfully the form of Foden, Saka and emergence of Palmer should compensate and they could still both play a part, but with Kane up top and Bellingham being a goal threat that's plenty more excitement than Safegate can cope with.

 

One place is nailed on - Sticker book says our own Luke Thomas will proudly claim a place in the squad over Bell Chilbell, congrats Luke , well deserved