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Other way round for me. He seems more of a striker than a wide player, that's how I've always viewed him, although tbf I've not watched him that extensively. I think he would do fine as rotation for Isak.

Yeah that's what I meant. A front 3 of Gordon/Isak/JP would be very good, then you've got options in the absence of any. Obviously I'd prefer JP + a right winger.

I don’t think you develop much playing at a level or two below the one you’ve got 3.5k minutes in over 9 months. And the 3.5k+ minutes at a higher level he’s about to play next season too. Someone mentioned Quansah - he’s played 1/3 of the minutes Tino has this season. Nobody in that squad has the pedigree of Tino. Not even close.

I think he’s concerned slightly how little certain games Isak is involved in so maybe someone more on his wavelength to play with and interchange positions etc during the game which obviously Murphy will not offer when that is needed.

Good shout

I do wonder whether Eddie is thinking about taking a risk and bringing him in to start at RW. A risk in terms of JP not being used to that position, rather than him not being quality in general.

There where two options for him this summer: 1) To play in a meaningful tournament, get further big game experience in a tournament environment, play in big stakes games, and be a leader among the squad and learn how to hone them skills further. 2) To play a friendly match, and a game against Andorra, where he will likely only have gotten some token minutes. Clearly for his long term prospects number 1 is the better option, and England absolutely made the right decision, along with Anderson, Gray, Quansah etc. The same how all of Gordon, Tonali, Palmer, Gibbs-White & Pedro Neto's development was helped during the last Under 21's Euros 2 years ago. Joe Hart was saying on comms last night that he owed a lot of his development to the experience he got in his two Under 21 tournaments that he was a part of, and how that helped him feel more at ease when he played in tournaments further down the line, as well as big games in his club career. So I don't understand this view that "He's past U21's Football", if you're eligible, and their isn't bigger fish to fry, then you absolutely should be going to the tournament, its all valuable experience that will make him a better footballer in the long run. And besides, he probably wants to be their playing

Reckon Edwards was told they were going for an Italian international from Milan and guessed the wrong player and wrong team?

Normally agree with you @The College Dropout but I am actually happy he's continuing to get more development and see it as as really good for him to continue to show his talents. He has much to still work on the offensive side of his game, so would be nice to see him take more chances and get more confident in that against this type of opposition. He'll only be better for it long term.

Yeah. That was kind of the point. Mate.

Yes until they'd been washed a million times.

Gordon was class after the U19 Euros? Last summer was shit for him, but solely blame Southgate for that.

If they just make a public statement saying they’d keep Rory Jennings quiet for a season and fans of other clubs would happily allow them to spend another billion without complaint

Aye I'd take Joao Pedro over Delap every day like. Cunha was the one for me, but João Pedro has a lot of the same qualities and is probably stronger. He scored 20 from 40 in all comps last season (not just gone), he has another level to go up and would be more than capable of filling in for Isak.

Edward’s really did cover all bases in that article mind

Yea. Pickford moved like 10 years ago (was he even capped at that point?), so in todays value that must be like £50m+ Then Ramsdale was overpaid. Think £30m is right ball park, and if it’s performance related add ons for extra £5m+, that’s perfectly fine as you want those bonuses to be achieved.

He will cost more than Delap but I actually think J Pedro is the better fit for us - covers 4 positions - Put price to one side, I would have J Pedro above Delap

The more I think about it, the two Delap and Mbuemo really were perfect for us, at the price points mentioned. Mbuemo possibly too expensive wages wise but Delap at 30m was an amazing deal. any other relegated release clauses?

There is the fact he’s not got the hype he deserves for all of that. But that Tuchel‘S problem not Tino’s.

Were the old keeper shirts notoriously itchy as fuck? First time wearing my 95/96 keeper shirt and its doing my head in.

We keep saying Joao Pedro for CF but he’s not an out and out striker. Back up is ok but if Isak is out we may become toothless upfront again why has buying enough players to fit your basic objectives become so damn difficult

Said system will still need someone to play on the right side hopefully that isn't Pedro, Barnes or Gordon

Gordon had a lot of stinkers on the right to the point people were questioning if he was literally refusing to play that side.

Gordon barely played the season prior and the lack of break 2 seasons in a row has impacted his performance this season. Gordon didn’t have the experience or pedigree Tino has either. Tino has played a major part in a cup winning run, 3 full seasons playing and delivering in the PL and played CL football. Tino is also lined up to do that again next season and that wasn’t guaranteed for Gordon. That tournament as Gordon’s major breakout. Tino has locked up Mbappe and Dalah in a cup final, even managed an assist no? He’s beyond U21 football imo