Selfishly from a United perspective, I want him to make it but I don't think he deserves it in an area where we are stacked.
Should Rashford make the England squad?
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Probably. I don't think we've loads of good left wing options tbh. Grealish hasn't had the best season, neither has Sterling, maybe they ought to have a punt on Morgan Rogers there?
No because he's utter shite.
He doesn't deserve to at all. I still think he will make it though.
We aren’t stacked at all at LW. It’s either play Foden out of position or play Gordon, who isn’t at the same level.
I’d prefer him not to go. I think a summer off will do him a lot of good and should also fire him up for next season. I suspect Southgate will want to take him though, as he is a great option to have and can produce a moment of magic in a close match.
On what grounds would he deserve it? Shouldn't be even close to the final squad.
Not at all. He’s been bad all year and there are players who have performed all season that should be ahead of him (Gordon) and players that perhaps not as explosive but can at least retain possession (Grealish)
that’s assuming Foden doesn’t start there as well
it should serve as a reminder to him that he quite simply hasn’t been good enough. In fact I’d be annoyed if he got the call him…it might make him think his last 12 months have been acceptable
that’s assuming Foden doesn’t start there as well
it should serve as a reminder to him that he quite simply hasn’t been good enough. In fact I’d be annoyed if he got the call him…it might make him think his last 12 months have been acceptable
No, bad discipline and bad performances all season.
No. Gordon is ahead of him for a starting place and then in the squad you can have Foden, Watkins, Bowen ( I think they're certainties for the squad) who could all play there if needed. I'd even take Eze ahead of him to play there.
If anyone thinks yes, then who would you leave out?
Yes. He always perform well for England even when he was shit here. He is always one of the best player for England.
There is still a case for him because he offers something a bit different* to the others.
* could easily be 'losing the ball much more often'
* could easily be 'losing the ball much more often'
Foden and Gordon both play left, both way ahead of Rashford.
What will be more beneficial to us?
- Him going to the Euros and performing well which will likely increase his value if are planning on selling him.
or
- Him not going and using it as a motivation if he is staying with us next season.
- Him going to the Euros and performing well which will likely increase his value if are planning on selling him.
or
- Him not going and using it as a motivation if he is staying with us next season.
would rather him go, have a good tournament and us be able to sell for 60-70 million. there’s a risk he’ll go and be shit though.
I wouldn't take him. His form has just been too bad.
Pickford, Ramsdale, Pope
Walker, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Guehi, Dier, Chilwell
Rice, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold, Gallagher, Mainoo, Maddison, Eze, Ward-Prowse
Kane, Saka, Foden, Palmer, Watkins, Toney, Gordon
-------------------------Pickford----------------------
Walker---Stones---Maguire------Trippier
----------------Rice-----Mainoo--------------------
Saka--------------Bellingham---------Foden
------------------------Kane---------------------------
Pickford, Ramsdale, Pope
Walker, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Guehi, Dier, Chilwell
Rice, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold, Gallagher, Mainoo, Maddison, Eze, Ward-Prowse
Kane, Saka, Foden, Palmer, Watkins, Toney, Gordon
-------------------------Pickford----------------------
Walker---Stones---Maguire------Trippier
----------------Rice-----Mainoo--------------------
Saka--------------Bellingham---------Foden
------------------------Kane---------------------------
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqee4l6pvngo.amp
Watkins also has played left I believe.
Watkins also has played left I believe.
Absolutely not, unfortunately.
It sucks for England that the four best English players this season play in the same two positions - Kane and Watkins / Bellingham and Foden.
Eze, Watkins, Foden and Gordon can. All have had better seasons.
Watkins has had a great season, but I am not sure he is an elite player. Absolutely agree about Foden and Bellingham (or Foden and Saka, even). Actually suspect playing Foden on the left won't really work. Maybe Bellingham should drop into a deeper role with Foden at 10 and Gordon/Palmer/Eze on the left. Or maybe even Saka should switch sides.
I'd agree after the season just gone - and throw Palmer in there too
1. He shouldnt make it, a lot of other players have worked hard and done better this year. They deserve it.
2. He should use his free time this summer to get his head together and maybe decide if he even wants to be at United. We can then sort out a transfer if he goes.
2. He should use his free time this summer to get his head together and maybe decide if he even wants to be at United. We can then sort out a transfer if he goes.
I think he's as good a backup as you can have really and can cover the ST and LW options.
I'd keep Bellingham as an AM and then unfortunately have Foden play on the left or miss out. I think now you have two great options for the future as the DM playmaker in Mainoo/Wharton and should mould them into that role now. The biggest problem as always is Rice because there's nobody else that can do what he does to a near enough level.
If he is selected, its doom for England. You can't have a player with his attitude in the squad and build team spirit. He is a dodgy fellow.
That isn't how Southgate tends to work though. He's barely used Gordon over the last 2 years, so I don't think he'll go.
He played in the last international break and performed well, he'll definitely be in the squad.
Which option makes it more likely he will trying to find a new club this summer?
He's on a downward slide, in no way should he be ahead of Foden, Gordon, Grealish, Watkins. I'd take Sterling ahead of him, if we're going on 'players who perform for their national team'.
Probably going? If he has a good euros maybe people will forget how bad he’s been this season.
I don't think so.
What if Sancho put in a MOTM in the final and Dortmund won the big one???
Now that would be interesting
What if Sancho put in a MOTM in the final and Dortmund won the big one???
Now that would be interesting
Absolutely not. He is a player in heavy decline Delle Ali style at best.
When he plays he barely looks like a football player out there, more like a fan who won a competition, jogging around looking a bit lost (except that he looks miserable about it).
At this point in his career, pretty much any alternative is going to be a better choice. Anthony Gordon, Sterling, Grealish, Pop Maguire there for a laugh...all preferable options.
When he plays he barely looks like a football player out there, more like a fan who won a competition, jogging around looking a bit lost (except that he looks miserable about it).
At this point in his career, pretty much any alternative is going to be a better choice. Anthony Gordon, Sterling, Grealish, Pop Maguire there for a laugh...all preferable options.
I would have thought if he goes and does well it would be another 'next season is my season' situation.
Players should be picked on form, I am still a big Rashford fan and believe he will come good for us again (if he stays), but as for England, he has no form this year to warrant his selection, if England were short of players for his position then maybe but as they are not short I wouldn't have him anywhere near the squad
Will Southgate have the balls not to take him? I agree he doesn’t deserve a place over the other options who have played their socks off through the season.
He shouldn’t but it’s Southgate so he will
He's definitely not been good enough this year, but one thing about him you cannot disagree with is that he has that rare trait of being able to have a big moment despite his form. He does up his game in the big games and I suppose in an International tournament, every game is a big game.
No. Plenty of cover for the left hand side, so worst case bring another striker or diverse attack that is actually in form and more deserving.
With squad sizes increased to 26 he probably will be selected, but you could definitely find a lot of forwards more deserving than him.
If we are talking purely about players that can play comfortably on the left, I'd say Gordon, Eze, Foden and even Grealish would be better choices.
If we are talking purely about players that can play comfortably on the left, I'd say Gordon, Eze, Foden and even Grealish would be better choices.
Id argue he shouldnt be making the United squad currently let alone an international squad.