Southgate considering Greenwood for Nations League ties against Iceland and Denmark [Ornstein for the Athletic]

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

I would argue too soon but there have been England debut's given for a lot less than Greenwood's achievements by Southgate.

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[FlawlessThaw]

If he's good enough which he is, it's not too soon.

 

[BootsyCollins]

Would love it for him to get a call up.
If nothing else its at least a sign you are doing something right.

 

[Tom Cato]

We had this too soon notion by Norways national team coach regarding Ødegaard as well. He just refused to play him despite Ødegaard being miles better than any option we had, prefering to match him at the U21's instead "to nurture his development".

The national team is the national team, if you're good enough you play, regardless of age. It's not a development team.

 

[freeurmind]

He's going to be called up at some level.

 

[SilentWitness]

Last squad had CHO and Callum Wilson in it. Take them out and replace with DCL and Greenwood. Easy.

 

[JJ12]

Last squad had CHO and Callum Wilson in it. Take them out and replace with DCL and Greenwood. Easy.

Saka probably not too far away either

 

[SilentWitness]

Saka probably not too far away either

Take Rose out and put him in.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Mbappe took on the world at a young age. Dont see why not.

 

[Champ]

I don't understand why Southgate would be 'considering it'?
The guy is one of the most in form strikers right now, it's a no brainer that needs no consideration.

 

[SilentWitness]

Aside from just Greenwood, this is the first time in ages that I can think of an England squad where you would feel sorry for someone for missing out rather than the days of when we struggled to find players which led to people like Rickie Lambert being called up.

CB and CM have overtaken the forward options in that sense.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

I'd have thought him and Foden are certs to be called up... and justifiably so.

Saka too.

 

[duffer]

I don't understand why Southgate would be 'considering it'?
The guy is one of the most in form strikers right now, it's a no brainer that needs no consideration.

Might be better for the player to not have lots of extra games, travelling, training and hype.

I bet Ole wound't want him called up.

He certainly deserves it on merit of course but Southgate might take a longer term view.

 

[Shiva87]

No allegiance to England so I hope this does not happen anytime soon.

 

[groovyalbert]

He's ready for a call up.

This isn't like Rooney coming through when there is a massive void in quality/options up top. England have some of the best attacking options currently in the game. He would gain great experience, and any minutes would be a plus. Rashford benefitted from being brought into the England fold at a similar age, I think the same would be the case with Greenwood.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Aside from just Greenwood, this is the first time in ages that I can think of an England squad where you would feel sorry for someone for missing out rather than the days of when we struggled to find players which led to people like Rickie Lambert being called up.

CB and CM have overtaken the forward options in that sense.

Also, I genuinely like everyone in the England team... even the Liverpool players. It's weird.

 

[Bwuk]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

 

[JJ12]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

Henderson and Rice looks desperate from a footballing point of view but there’s not many if any other options with defensive or positioning capabilities. Maybe a midfield 3
Involving any of Rice Henderson Foden Maddison Grealish

 

[Robbie Boy]

Considering? Probably the best 18 year old in world football so I would have thought it's absolutely nailed on that he'll be called up.

 

[Raees]

Absolute no brainer.

 

[norm87cro]

I'd be very pleased for him but maybe, just maybe its a little to soon. England has a lot of firepower in the front three. Sterling, Sancho and Rashford all being competition. Kane is first 11 no matter what just because he offers superior build up and positioning that the mentioned 3 (and Greenwood) lack.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Henderson and Rice looks desperate from a footballing point of view but there’s not many if any other options with defensive or positioning capabilities. Maybe a midfield 3
Involving any of Rice Henderson Foden Maddison Grealish

I think Hendo is decent as your box to box midfielder... he's starting every game for the best team in the land so he's probably doing something right. I actually prefer Winks to Rice, but he's doing bugger all at the moment

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

Against weaker teams (which makes up 90% of England's opponents) I see no reason why that front 4 can't be played... Maybe with Sterling in the Number 10 instead as he's pretty good at the pressing/harrying schtick.

 

[Baneofthegame]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

Swap Sancho and Sterling and we are good to go.

Not sure Alli gets back into the team when everyone is fully fit either.

 

[bond19821982]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

Dunk for Gomez, start Foden instead of Rashford and then its probably one of the best line ups England ever had.

plenty of bench options in Greenwood, Grealish, Maddison ,Rashy.

 

[VP89]

I don't think it's too early for Greenwood, he's featured a fair bit in the season now in the first team for the biggest club in England. He certainly earns a place ahead of some others in the national set up.

I want to see Ings involved more to, preferably ahead of Kane as he's really earned it.

 

[bsCallout]

Easily good enough. I'd like him to not have to worry about internationals at the moment, but if he's going to waste his time with U21's anyway, he might as well play at his level; the full team.

 

[Adam-Utd]

Wonder if England will change formation. A lot of attackers, but not many midfielders near the same level.

If I was to pick the squad I'd probably look for;

Henderson
TAA - Maguire - Gomez - Chilwell
Henderson - Rice
Sterling - Sancho - Rashford
Kane​

With Foden, Greenwood etc on the bench.

think it'll be a 4-3-3 with either Winks or Barkley instead of 1 of the forwards.

Think the wide players will be rotated a bit during the actual tournament, but yes we could do 4-2-3-1 against the lesser teams. Not sure Henderson/Rice will be progressive enough though as a pair.

 

[kkengvib]

I'm happy for him to be called up. It's probably good that he's got seasoned internationals in front of him so he doesn't have to bear all the pressure from the get go. The experience in just training with the team and getting minutes off the bench should do well for his development I think.

 

[duffer]

Dunk for Gomez, start Foden instead of Rashford and then its probably one of the best line ups England ever had.

plenty of bench options in Greenwood, Grealish, Maddison ,Rashy.

The goalie and defence have an awful lot of question marks over them in my eyes. I'd say only TAA is genuinely top class out of that 5.

Probably not far off the best we can muster though.

 

[AFC NimbleThumb]

Also, I genuinely like everyone in the England team... even the Liverpool players. It's weird.

I just can’t get on the Jordan Henderson train, TAA has a smug face too.

I like most of the rest mind.

 

[ArmchairCritic]

I would have taken him to the Euros this summer as a super-sub. Even in a strong area of the pitch for England, his ability to go off either foot makes him unique.

 

[0le]

No. Let the lad develop and let United control how many games he plays at this young age. Give it another year and then call him up. England already have enough talent in the forward line so they can afford to wait for Mason to develop a bit more.

 

[golden_blunder]

I hope they don’t, they will probably send him back injured or tunes in to some Southgate nonsense

 

[Righteous Steps]

Last squad had CHO and Callum Wilson in it. Take them out and replace with DCL and Greenwood. Easy.

You mean Ings and Greenwood.

 

[SilentWitness]

You mean Ings and Greenwood.

Put Ings in for Tammy then. DCL offers something that none of the rest do. Ings is a better finisher, DCL is a better overall player.

 

[paulscholes18]

He’s forced himself into the United’s starting XI, currently the only English wide-man better than him are Rashford, Sancho & Sterling, so yes he should be getting a call up also he’s equally good in all front 3 positions

 

[Patchbeard]

Soon I think Rashy will unfortunately be no.5 in the pecking order for England behind Kane, Sterling, Sancho & Greenwood. Not a slight on him I just think the others are all currently better/potentially better.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

CHO had a couple of good games and was in the squad straight away. Based on form, there's no question, in my opinion.

Greenwood, Sterling, Rashford and Sancho as our wing options.

 

[Judas]

Soon I think Rashy will unfortunately be no.5 in the pecking order for England behind Kane, Sterling, Sancho & Greenwood. Not a slight on him I just think the others are all currently better/potentially better.

Kane is comfortably performing the worst of that lot at the moment, even if he is playing in a very underwhelming team.