adexkola
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What happened to Tarkowski? He has at least one cap under his belt right?
Maybe a bit too attacking (ie. need Rice in there)
--------------Kane
Grealish-- --Musiala ----Sancho
-----Foden-----Bellingham
Shaw----Maguire---Gomez---TAA
---------------Pope
^^
I think that team is about a year away though, but excited about the potential of Musiala (should he stick with England).
I know my username is 'Rashford' but i honestly cannot see a case for him starting on the left (or even as a CF) this season, i think Grealish/Sterling and even Saka should be ahead of him if this season is anything to go by, other than Kane, Grealish should be the first name on the teamsheet.
There is zero reason why we can’t play this, they just all need to work hard. There’s 4 city players in there and it’s basically the formation they play.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
Would be great to see this but cannot see Southgate going for it. Could argue Henderson should play when fit perhaps against better teams alongside Rice.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
That's a very good team and leaves room for Sancho to come in for Rashford or Sterling depending on form. Same applies with Trent for Walker.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
Very good team and will be really interesting to see Grealish and Foden playing together...they have so much ability and creativity.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
I think this would be a good squad from the choices you’ve given. Mings out and another keeper in if you need another.Massive decisions ahead by Southgate concerning the squad as 23 can only go. Think it will be the hardest squad choice for an England manager as far as I can remember in terms of leaving players behind. No idea who he will pick from options below but massive decisions ahead.
Pickford/Pope
Trippier/Walker/TAA
Stones/Keane
Maguire/Mings
Shaw/ Chilwell
Henderson/Mount
Rice/Bellingham
Sterling/Sancho
Grealish/Foden
Rashford/Saka
Kane/DCL
I think the players in bold are the only ones who are nailed on to be in the squad. The only name there that I think is very unlikely to make the squad is Maddison. The other CBs are fairly safe, but for a lot these players it will come down to form at the end of the season.Massive decisions ahead by Southgate concerning the squad as 23 can only go. Think it will be the hardest squad choice for an England manager as far as I can remember in terms of leaving players behind. No idea who he will pick from options below but massive decisions ahead.
Pickford/Pope/Henderson/Johnstone
Trippier/Walker/James/TAA
Stones/Coady
Maguire/Dier/Mings
Shaw/ Chilwell
Henderson/Mount/JWP
Rice/Phillips/Bellingham
Sterling/Sancho
Grealish/Foden
Rashford/Maddison/Saka
Kane/DCL/Watkins
Can't see Lingard or Bamford getting in, Barnes would have been in contention as has had a great season. Keane and Tarkowski have been left out of this squad so presume not in contention. Personally think we lack CB depth but other areas seem strong.
Absolutely no chance Southgate leaves Mount out. He’s a first choice player in his side whether we like it or notIf the formation is 4-2-3-1 I'd go:
Pope/Henderson
TAA/James
Stones/Coady
Maguire/Mings
Shaw/ Chilwell
Henderson/Mount
Rice/Phillips
Sterling/Sancho
Grealish/Foden
Rashford/Maddison
Kane/DCL
And maybe Mount will be the attacking player left out, with JWP being more natural in a midfield two.
Interesting that the defence and midfield is symmetrical.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
My opinion hasn't changed much since I posted this however I am thinking Foden on the right instead of Sterling and Mount occupying the 3rd central midfield positionProbably looking like this right now
--------------------Pope--------------------
James--Stones--Maguire--Shaw
--------------------Rice--------------------
-----Henderson-----Foden-----
Sterling--------Kane-------Grealish
Don't think Foden is a real candidate for a CM position. Even Pep is on the record as saying he's not ready for that role. Re: your XI, I feel like Southgate will want at least one out and out winger - can't see both Foden and Grealish starting on the wings as both would prefer to cut inside and the centre would likely get congested.My opinion hasn't changed much since I posted this however I am thinking Foden on the right instead of Sterling and Mount occupying the 3rd central midfield position
I think thats about right with the CM the obvious massive weakness (Mount aside) and the likes of JWP and Phillips no better either. You can see why Bellingham has been fast tracked.My opinion hasn't changed much since I posted this however I am thinking Foden on the right instead of Sterling and Mount occupying the 3rd central midfield position
I think Rashford will play as there's not much genuine width and pace with that three.GK
James Stones Maguire Shaw
Rice Henderson
Foden Mount Grealish
Kane
Grealish and Foden have to be certs for me, fitness permitting. We have rarely had those types of players available to us going into a tournament. I'd also have Mount in there because he offers that relentless press and work rate in the middle, as well as some of the quality on the ball the other two bring. I don't think Sterling should be a cert anymore. Both he and Sancho could oust Mount though. It's a form thing. Mount is in wonderful form at the minute, if Sterling or Sancho, or even Rashford, is in red hot form at the end of the season, then places in the starting eleven are definitely up for grabs.
Tricky decision could be how many strikers we take, or whether we should sacrifice a midfielder to get an extra striker in. At the moment I'm just taking Kane and DCL as we seem to have an abundance of attacking midfielders and wide forwards, which means no Danny Ings or Ollie Watkins.
Sterling & Rashford have no composure in front of goal. Kane has to play- - - - - - - - - - - - - Henderson - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Walker - - - -Stones - - - - - Shaw- - - -
James - - - - - - - J Henderson - - - - - Saka
- - - - - - - - Foden - - - - - - - - - -Grealish - - - -
- - - - -Sterling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Rashford--
what! If he’s fit. He’s likely playing.Rashford is not a starter for England.
His competition is Sterling, Grealish, Sancho & Foden. There’s a very good chance he won’t be starting.what! If he’s fit. He’s likely playing.
he’s certainly not a player you make a unilateral statement about not starting.
how many of those can play on the left as well as Rashford? Sancho is the one from that lot that I don’t think will start.His competition is Sterling, Grealish, Sancho & Foden. There’s a very good chance he won’t be starting.
Grealish is much better on the left than Rashford.how many of those can play on the left as well as Rashford? Sancho is the one from that lot that I don’t think will start.
he may not start, but it’s certainly not a blanket statement.
I like Grealish, and pleased he is finally in the England set up. Why he was excluded for so long to is a mystery. Rashford adds pace, and is a goal threat, personally I’d start him there ahead of Grealish.Grealish is much better on the left than Rashford.
This gets my vote. Walker and Shaw can take turns sitting back and bombing forward depending on where the space is.
Kane
Rashford---Grealish---Foden---Sterling
Rice
Shaw---Maguire---Stones---Walker
Pope
On paper I like this. Trippier can play LB as well, so think he makes the squad. Potentially leaving out James, TAA and AWB - so stacked at RB!This gets my vote. Walker and Shaw can take turns sitting back and bombing forward depending on where the space is.
It's crazy how far out of favor TAA has fallen, if he can improve his positioning defensively he walks back into the side I think. Trippier is a good backup for now, in 2 years it will be TAA and one out of James/AWB
Oh, and when Henderson comes back you can take one out of Foden/Grealish out and slot him alongside Rice, depending on the quality of opposition.
Grealish has been one of the players of the season from the left. Sterling starts on the left for City doesn’t he? Its good to have to many options out there anyway.how many of those can play on the left as well as Rashford? Sancho is the one from that lot that I don’t think will start.
he may not start, but it’s certainly not a blanket statement.