I would say if Henderson benches DDG full time and can keep up high level he's in with a shout or at least should be. Southgate will likely stick with Pickford sadly. I'd have it between Pope, Henderson if he play first team consistently and Pickford as 3rd choice.
And Trippier slotted back in like he never left yesterday.
If they go 3 at the back with wing back, Shaw should be LCB. It gives an easy tactical switch back to a back four with one substitution and you don’t lose any attacking threat down the left either.
AWB has never even got a call up has he?
Trippier's had the best season of the bunch by some distance.
He’s bang average. Has a good cross, apart form that he’s awful.
This is why Ole will buy him.
I’d lose a fair bit of faith in Ole if he signs Trippier. He would be better using Dalot who is also better at attacking then defending and is already our player
Have you seen him this season?
While this thread is about LB, I certainly agree with you about AWB. To be honest, I really don't understand the savage amount of stick he gets on this forum.
Stumbled his way to it, more like. And then lost a very winnable semis!
How's Dalot been getting on a AC Milan?
Chilwell is much better than Targett. His form dropped only slightly and now he is in and out of the team, but he should still be in the squad. Saka should too, but is not really playing at left-back now (more right midfield).
In Lampard's run up until he got sacked, James was continuously getting exposed down the right hand side. He was much more consistent last season.
Trippier has missed two months due to a betting ban. He might be having a good season, but that undoubtedly will factor into Southgate's decision. I can't imaging him picking anyone that hasn't kicked a ball for two months.
Southgate picked him for one of the squads (maybe a year or two ago) and he withdrew due to injury. He then went on to play United's first game after the international break, which I don't think Southgate took too well.
This could not be further from the truth. James has been far better and more consistent this season than last. Even under Lampard when we were struggling he was one of our most consistent and reliable performers and had made the RB spot his.
He's not. Both started v Liverpool. He just seems to prefer Alonso and CHO when he thinks we'll be all out attack but it's a real stretch to say they've been "marginalised".
That would be a concern if his betting ban started now and was to run through to the end of the season. But it's already been completed and he's back playing and without missing a beat as shown by his performance in the Madrid derby yesterday. And he's got another 15 games yet to sharpen up further.
Didn't see the Liverpool game, but it's almost always been Alonso whenever I've watched Chelsea with Tuchel apart from the Man Utd game, so I was thinking Chilwell's now a clear back up, and I personally think he is far too good for that.
In the run up to Lampard's sacking everyone bar Silva was crap, upto late November he was one of our players of the season.
James had some standout performances during that run of poor form by the team. He was particularly incredible in the defeat away at Everton.
Yeah, best FB and defender. Also one of the most composed players when in possession. Not sure if Southgate will start him, last him he pulled out of the squad and he wasn't called up since then.
Yeah posted last night and mentioned his composure. Great trait to have for any player.
Except James.Average players can still have good seasons when a part of great teams and setups. Doesn’t mean he’s anything more than average. His performances for England and Spurs show that. He’s miles off of AWB who would be regarded as one of the best in the world at atletico.
I admire your loyalty.
Same team as I suggested cept I think he'll play Walker at CB instead of Dier and Shaw for Saka. Sadly I think thats exactly what we'll get.
