triggs Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Do England play some kind of triple right back formation now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bimpy474 said: 4 right backs is a bit daft like. Walker can play in a back 3, TAA can play in midfield. It's a 26 man squad so you can pretty much indulge a bit tbf. I think that squads pretty much fine. Other than being a bit shocked Lingard hasn't gone I don't think there's any ridiculous omissions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikky Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, St1pe said: Mings being picked over Godfrey or White seems madness to me. He’s been properly awful on a few occasions this season. Mings has been in the squad a while now so would have been harsh leaving him out 4 right backs is just plain daft good to see Saka in the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 If Maguire doesn't make it then I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Walker and James play in the back 3 with TAA as a wing back, more advanced. The odd one out seems to be Trippier imo, just can't see how he fits in or who he gets in ahead of. We'll just have to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Well unless Southgate intends to use more than 2 formations the point still stands, 4 RB's is a bit daft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmintheChaos Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Centre half options are awful. Not a good one amongst them. No chance of even making the final with them centre halfs. Imagine slabheed v Mbappe ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I think England have often indulged in taking loads of out and out strikers for no reason. If you only play with one through the middle there's not really any point taking loads - better off taking players who are more flexible. Seem to remember in 2014 that Klose was literally the only proper CF they took - but they obviously had the likes of Podolski and Mueller who could have moved up front if push came to shove. Main weakness for me in that squad is the goalie and CB options which will probably be why we won't win it. But there's nobody who's been left out to remedy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Reckon he’s bottled dropping one of the RBs to avoid press backlash which tbf given the extra squad spots and James/Walker could cover central he can get away with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 CB is very good providing Maguire and Stones stay fit and play every game. I worry about goalie and to a lesser (but not insignificant) extent CM. Non-plussed about the right-back sitch. He's obviously got his reasons and I don't see them in there at the expense of anyone crucial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I think that's a cracking squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Lingard due to start tomorrow night… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Can't see the logic in that like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 players from non-UK clubs is interesting. Only time we've had more than 2 before at major tournament is Euro 88. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_England_national_football_team_World_Cup_and_European_Championship_squads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 It looks a decent squad on paper. If I was having a small grumble I'd have taken Godfrey over Coady and Mings. I also think we could have binned off James or Trippier for Watkins. We only have two out and out strikers, with the cover carrying an injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Yorkie said: CB is very good providing Maguire and Stones stay fit and play every game. I worry about goalie and to a lesser (but not insignificant) extent CM. Non-plussed about the right-back sitch. He's obviously got his reasons and I don't see them in there at the expense of anyone crucial. The Maguire-Stones partnership just feels like it has a massive bollocks up in it. They have to start, but they don't feel like a safe pair of hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 My team https://team-picker.files.bbci.co.uk/england-euro2020-starting-xi-179c26e8904fd4e48ca2d82c66a46bbe.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 The four RB's thing is mental. Especially when they are leaving out Lingard who is one of the most inform English players. Southgate has totally bottled it with the RB's. Decent squad though. Shame about Greenwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I really don't think Southgate gives two fucks about the popular/unpopular choices, and makes his decisions very much based on who he thinks should be in the squad, and who fits into his vision. Southgate is so sensible and grounded, he wouldn't be in the job if he was worried about upsetting prissy Liverpool fans. Says he told Trent three weeks ago that he was going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Yorkie said: Lingard dropped, bit surprised. Had to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, The Prophet said: The Maguire-Stones partnership just feels like it has a massive bollocks up in it. They have to start, but they don't feel like a safe pair of hands. Both are as thick as pig shit. We've been craving a defender with a braincell for many a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Had to be. Mmm? Dunno. Feel like he was as good a backup to Mount as any, as he's fundamentally a central player, unlike the other options. I don't think he'll be a huge loss though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Tomori not even getting a look-in is a bit weird. Think he’s one our best options at cb, considering the season he’s had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Yorkie said: Mmm? Dunno. Feel like he was as good a backup to Mount as any, as he's fundamentally a central player, unlike the other options. I don't think he'll be a huge loss though. I suppose it's because I absolutely dont see him as a central player akin to Mount. He's an either side of the forward player, carrying the ball in to the final third, making runs to make space or in behind or even leading a break from the back. I just think he's bottom of a long list of players that play that position. Saying that Sterling, who I'd say occupies the same position in the England side anyway, has been gash of late. But I'd still choose him over Lingard. Grealish, Greenwood, Saka, Rashford, Foden and Sancho all ahead of him too. Even centrally I'd probably prefer to play Grealish. I still think the choice should have been AWB over Lingard given CB is our weakest position, if we're considering playing a RB in a back 3. AWB is easily the best defender of the lot. 1 less of Trent, Trippier, Walker and James with AWB getting in. And obviously Lingard out. We're sorted on the attacking front. Edited June 2, 2021 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 At 28 Lingards England career must be over now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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