MarcusX Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Am I blind or is there no thread on last nights game? Are we seeing England apathy drifting back in, general lack of interest in friendlies or just me missing the thread (quite likely, been a rough 24 hours ) Just got back from Newcastle, several thoughts on the occasion: - Still unsure on England games around the country. Atmosphere is undoubtedly better - but why oh why can fans not leave club rivalrys aside? You've got to be pretty stupid to boo your own goalkeeper. Molinuex was just as bad, everyone in club kits singing Wolves songs. Just bore off and cheer England on. - That said, thought St James Park was a fantastic stadium and a great view, and atmosphere, and it's location within the City is brilliant for pre and post drinks. in terms of the game, not sure what to think. First half wasn't great but clearly trying to do something different to accomodate Watkins and it didn't work. As soon as the cavalry came on the style was changed to a high press and the CBs came and engaged higher up the pitch and it was plain sailing really from then on. Eze and Bowen didn't set the world alight, but equally didn't look bad either. CB depth looked an issue until Branthwaite came on - though Bosnia didn't really offer a decent test. If Maguire isn't fit I wouldn't mind him alongside Stones. Trent did well, and a lot of talk that he could be the second midfielder alongside Rice. Liked the look of Wharton when he came on, 100% pass completion too apparently. Would expect to see a stronger 11 for Friday, although still a few players not ready / fit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 33 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Are we seeing England apathy drifting back in, general lack of interest in friendlies or just me missing the thread (quite likely, been a rough 24 hours ) Can only speak for myself but I couldn't give less of a shite about England right now. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 The first half was like watching paint dry……. Typical Southgate, no flair or enthusiasm. I appreciate that it was a pre tournament warm up and an opportunity to look at various different players but none of them looked as if they were up for it. That said - It was the players that geed themselves up and once the penalty went in the game was pretty much over. I’m bowling Friday so thankfully I’ll miss another turgid England performance.  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 6 minutes ago, Robbored said: The first half was like watching paint dry……. Typical Southgate, no flair or enthusiasm. I appreciate that it was a pre tournament warm up and an opportunity to look at various different players but none of them looked as if they were up for it. That said - It was the players that geed themselves up and once the penalty went in the game was pretty much over. I’m bowling Friday so thankfully I’ll miss another turgid England performance.  Well, that's guaranteed a scintillating game, thanks Robbored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, MarcusX said:  Are we seeing England apathy drifting back in, general lack of interest in friendlies or just me missing the thread  I can't really remember anything that happened in the warm up games before Euro 2020 or Russia 2018, it'll be back to normal once we play Serbia 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I didn’t realise there were two more friendlies before the Euros and only found out by browsing BBC Sport. Im never a fan of changing 9/10 players to the 2nd string and judging them off that although I can understand why it was done last night. I think the individuals who played would show a lot better if integrated into the first team. Palmer linking with Kane & Foden will look far better on him than with Watkins and Eze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I'm not sure about the atmosphere. On the TV it came across as incredibly poor. Worse than Wembley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 2 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I'm not sure about the atmosphere. On the TV it came across as incredibly poor. Worse than Wembley. It's a catch-22, the game, especially the first half was pretty poor so the crowd were subdued, there is an expectation that the crowd should play their part, but the players need to give them something to get excited about in the first place it's a hard one to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) I was in the Gallowgate end last night. One comment that amused me was how on earth did Jimmy Five Bellies ever get into the stadium? Those turnstiles were tight! The booing of Pickford was moronic. In 2016, the last time England played at Sunderland, Andros Townsend was loudly booed when he came on, which was equally moronic. I’m in favour of playing more games around the country but this sort of thing happens too often.  Decent trip to Newcastle overall, though. Edited June 4 by North London Red 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) I didn't see the whole game last night but what I did see was a routine workmanlike win against a poor Bosnia side. As far as B&H goes Benson and Hedges had more puff than last night's opposition. The football though was marginally better than the commentary and knowledge of Geography as Branthwaite's introduction heralded the news that he was from Carlisle so it was good for him to return to the North East. Edited June 4 by RoystonFoote'snephew Text corrrection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 21 hours ago, Robbored said: The first half was like watching paint dry……. Typical Southgate, no flair or enthusiasm. I appreciate that it was a pre tournament warm up and an opportunity to look at various different players but none of them looked as if they were up for it. That said - It was the players that geed themselves up and once the penalty went in the game was pretty much over. I’m bowling Friday so thankfully I’ll miss another turgid England performance.  I dont think the players "geed themselves up", it was a clear tactical change up when the subs were made. First half was definitely very poor, wouldn't say it was typical England though as the last two friendlies against Brazil (albeit disappointing results) were played with high tempo and pressing intent. Infact I dont think many teams press Brazil like we tried to - but they caught us in behind a weak defence with Dunk looking awful when he came on. 21 hours ago, TammyAB said: I can't really remember anything that happened in the warm up games before Euro 2020 or Russia 2018, it'll be back to normal once we play Serbia Fair point, had to look them up. Euro 2020 was apparently 2 1-0 wins at the Riverside - I think it was lockdown rules and behind closed doors / limited crowds?  21 hours ago, grifty said: I didn’t realise there were two more friendlies before the Euros and only found out by browsing BBC Sport. Im never a fan of changing 9/10 players to the 2nd string and judging them off that although I can understand why it was done last night. I think the individuals who played would show a lot better if integrated into the first team. Palmer linking with Kane & Foden will look far better on him than with Watkins and Eze. It was done because half the squad is injured or given more time to recover from end of season cup games. Agree on Palmer, it was four front men who've never played together in a style that doesn't really suit Watkins. We looked much better generally when Kane came on. I'm surprised he didn't use Toney again instead of Watkins. He seems to offer more - althought Watkins has had the better club season 21 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I'm not sure about the atmosphere. On the TV it came across as incredibly poor. Worse than Wembley. Definitely better in the ground that it seems to have come across on TV and much better than any friendly at Wembley. Not least because I wasn't sat next to away fans in home ends for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just read an item on Facebook saying that Harry Maguire is emerging as a serious injury doubt for the Euro opener against Serbia. The first comment posted says "the Serbian medical team are working round the clock to get him fit"! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Just read an item on Facebook saying that Harry Maguire is emerging as a serious injury doubt for the Euro opener against Serbia. The first comment posted says "the Serbian medical team are working round the clock to get him fit"! Must’ve been written by someone who hasn’t been watched a single England game in the past six years 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 3 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Must’ve been written by someone who hasn’t been watched a single England game in the past six years Don't disagree. His varying form and performances for club and country make him a bit of an enigma and seems to divide fans' opinions. The Facebook comment was in line with what seems a widely held view and as such struck me as numerous, even if it is a bit wide of the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Had an enjoyable evening on Monday, we picked it up a few years in the second half and felt a few of the fringe players put their hands up for selection. The atmosphere was good where I was stood, didn't hear much booing for Pickford though. Think it highlighted why we should have way more friendlies away from Wembley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zookeeper WSM Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 7 hours ago, MarcusX said:  Fair point, had to look them up. Euro 2020 was apparently 2 1-0 wins at the Riverside - I think it was lockdown rules and behind closed doors / limited They were definitely dull games- I went up to both (first games to allow fans after lockdown i think) but also needed to look up who we played. Only vaguely remember the Romania game because of a very lively group of their fans turning up in the pub in Middlesbrough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 5 Admin Share Posted June 5 James Maddison first player cut from the provisional squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 40 minutes ago, phantom said: James Maddison first player cut from the provisional squad Early news - guess it was leaked to the media . No great surprise - been injured a lot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 6 hours ago, Markthehorn said: Early news - guess it was leaked to the media . No great surprise - been injured a lot . Yep and his form dropped off. Easy call really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Been a huge disappointment this season. Shame, as I like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Reckon Grealish performance has something to do with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunningdalered Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 04/06/2024 at 16:03, Robbored said: The first half was like watching paint dry……. Typical Southgate, no flair or enthusiasm. I appreciate that it was a pre tournament warm up and an opportunity to look at various different players but none of them looked as if they were up for it. That said - It was the players that geed themselves up and once the penalty went in the game was pretty much over. I’m bowling Friday so thankfully I’ll miss another turgid England performance.  Classic Big Lebowski 'Aah **** it, let's go bowling' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Curtis Jones & Jarell Quansah also not in the final squad either. I presume the reason for the latter is that Gareth has been shown pictures of Jarell wearing that stinking quartered shirt and he couldn’t be having that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, sunningdalered said: Classic Big Lebowski 'Aah **** it, let's go bowling'Â Â "Shut the **** up Donny!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Betty Swallocks said: Curtis Jones & Jarell Quansah also not in the final squad either. I presume the reason for the latter is that Gareth has been shown pictures of Jarell wearing that stinking quartered shirt and he couldn’t be having that. Trafford and Dunk will be cut i expect which leaves 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Super said: Trafford and Dunk will be cut i expect which leaves 2. Not sure about Dunk. Southgate seems to like him, which is weird cos he's had a rubbish last couple of matches. I think Branthwaite is the more likely one not to make it. One of Toney and Watkins will be cut. Prob Toney. One of the wide forwards also can't go - I'd guess Bowen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 agree on Bowen. But for me, Watkins just doesn't look comfortable for England, rather have Toney myself.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 7 hours ago, NewquayRed said: Reckon Grealish performance has something to do with that And possibly Wharton fitting in seamlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: Not sure about Dunk. Southgate seems to like him, which is weird cos he's had a rubbish last couple of matches. I think Branthwaite is the more likely one not to make it. One of Toney and Watkins will be cut. Prob Toney. One of the wide forwards also can't go - I'd guess Bowen. Fitness doubts on Dunk and Maguire now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, DolmanGaz said: agree on Bowen. But for me, Watkins just doesn't look comfortable for England, rather have Toney myself.  Agree, but Toney has had a poor season. Southgate seems to be making the effort to pick players in form,so I think he will go for Watkins. Pretty irrelevant in the end tho - Kane will play every match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6  The Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting that Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire have been omitted from Gareth Southgate's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Uncle Southgate has been very ruthless. Love it.  Dont think even the most negative of England fans towards him can find any way to slag him off on those selections! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I guess it’s good if Maguire isn’t fit we have decided now rather than take an injured player hoping he is ok . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 So that must mean Shaw is fit? Harsh on Grealish, but his form has not been there. As you say - very ruthless from the boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 6 Admin Share Posted June 6 Curtis Jones and Jack Grealish released from squad this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 who partners Stones now? Guehi? Or will we see a back three now to protect whoever comes in, whether that's Guehi/Gomez/Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Not a fan of Dunk going tbh and I can't say I think Bowen adds much to the side. Would like to see Toney go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 minutes ago, 2015 said: Would like to see Toney go Id be shit mate 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 6 Admin Share Posted June 6 Harry Maguire now confirmed as out of the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Ruthless from GS - the days of players getting in on past glories are over by the looks of that (and rightly so)Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 20 minutes ago, petehinton said: Dont think even the most negative of England fans towards him can find any way to slag him off on those selections! I admire your optimism but I wouldn't hold your breath! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 England's reported 26-man squad for Euro 2024published at 16:04 16:04 Here it is then folks... these are reported to be the 26 players England coach Gareth Southgate will be taking to Germany this summer. Goalkeepers:Â Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale. Defenders:Â Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker. Midfielders:Â Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton. Forwards:Â Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Well done to Adam Wharton that is some rise he was playing for Blackburn at home to Rotherham on New years day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 minutes ago, Super said: England's reported 26-man squad for Euro 2024published at 16:04 16:04 Here it is then folks... these are reported to be the 26 players England coach Gareth Southgate will be taking to Germany this summer. Goalkeepers:Â Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale. Defenders:Â Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker. Midfielders:Â Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton. Forwards:Â Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. Think it shows we have a few top players at international level, and a mixed-bag beneath. Â Need the good players to perform to achieve anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Strange to take Dunk over Branthwaite... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 5 minutes ago, Super said: England's reported 26-man squad for Euro 2024published at 16:04 16:04 Here it is then folks... these are reported to be the 26 players England coach Gareth Southgate will be taking to Germany this summer. Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale. Defenders: Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker. Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton. Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. Gutted for Maguire. Despite the constant criticism and pressure that comes his way, he continues to perform well for England, particularly at tournaments.  14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 minutes ago, Ecko said: Strange to take Dunk over Branthwaite... Exactly my thought. Quite bizarre.  Braithwaite would be in my team let alone the squad.  I think I prefer Konsa to Guehi but not much in it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 24 minutes ago, TammyAB said: who partners Stones now? Guehi? Or will we see a back three now to protect whoever comes in, whether that's Guehi/Gomez/Dunk Or Trent  Walker  Stones  Trippier  I’m really not sure on Guehi. The times I have seen him, looks a bit of a car crash. Not sure on Dunk either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 22 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: So that must mean Shaw is fit? Harsh on Grealish, but his form has not been there. As you say - very ruthless from the boss Excellent Monday. Broke lines played key passes - Assist. Pointless Grealish being on the pitch. Mrs Southgate won't want to watch the Euros now.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 6 minutes ago, Super said: England's reported 26-man squad for Euro 2024published at 16:04 16:04 Here it is then folks... these are reported to be the 26 players England coach Gareth Southgate will be taking to Germany this summer. Goalkeepers:Â Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale. Defenders:Â Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker. Midfielders:Â Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton. Forwards:Â Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. Don't agree with Dunk over Branthwaite personally but even with that switch I've got no idea who partners Stones and hope we don't go to back 3/5 to accommodate them. I'd go brave and pick Konsa there in a 4 next to Walker. Would have taken Maddison over Bowen as well. Being honest, it doesn't look like a Euro winning squad. Think it's the best front 6 but concerned about depth and defensively and that would be the same even with the players I would have taken too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: Or Trent  Walker  Stones  Trippier  I’m really not sure on Guehi. The times I have seen him, looks a bit of a car crash. Not sure on Dunk either. Or Gomez at RB keeping Trent in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Crystal Palace are the most represented looking at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Ecko said: Strange to take Dunk over Branthwaite... 100%Â Â plus Grealish far more influential / different option compared to Bowen but he knows more than I do for sure!! Â why only 3 CB's but 6 wide players though? I'd do Branthwaite over Bowen! Edited June 6 by DolmanGaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Still surprises me Tomori doesn't even get a look into a provisional squad, not convinced with Dunk at all at international level either personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) Its a bit weird people complaining about Maguire being in previous squads, and now when he is omitted being concerned about England's defence. I really don't understand Branthwaite being left out if its true - that's an odd one because he has been fantastic this season. Id have also taken Grealish over Bowen Edited June 6 by TonyTonyTony 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 6 Admin Share Posted June 6 2 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Still surprises me Tomori doesn't even get a look into a provisional squad, not convinced with Dunk at all at international level either personally. Played awful when given his chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Prediction of what will happen. England will get knocked out because of a bad defence. Braithwaite will go to a top team and have an amazing season and everyone will say he should have been in the Euros side 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 5 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Its a bit weird people complaining about Maguire being in previous squads, and now when he is omitted being concerned about England's defence. I really don't understand Branthwaite being left out if its true - that's an odd one because he has been fantastic this season. Id have also taken Grealish over Bowen I don't think Southgate is convinced he's ready. Granted it was against one of the best around but the way Haaland destroyed him last season maybe had a bearing on his decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Dunk over Branthwaite is the only questionable one for me really. Obviously if Maguire is fit enough then neither of them would be going. The Grealish decision will get a lot of attention, but I don't think he can have any complaints. I said at the time that I thought he was very fortunate to make the original party given the reasons that Rashford was rightly left out also apply to him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 7 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: England will get knocked out because of a bad defence It would probably be our weak point regardless of who was selected. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 9 minutes ago, phantom said: Played awful when given his chance And I think when Southgate went to watch he got sent off /scored an OG.  1 minute ago, Davefevs said: It would probably be our weak point regardless of who was selected. Unfortunately agree . Most seem to have had injuries too . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Englands defensive third vs englands final third 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Not the 7 I would have cut but no horrendous calls imo. Maguire is a big shame and I’d have Grealish over Bowen in a heartbeat - but our front line isn’t a problem so it’s whatever. The midfield looks relatively well balanced thanks to the late emergence of Mainoo and Wharton and the under appreciated Gallagher. Defence a concern. We need whoever partners Stones to really step up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Strongest front 6 Weakest back 5 Weakest squad Since 2014 Let's see how it goes 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 6 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Strongest front 6 Weakest back 5 Weakest squad Since 2014 Let's see how it goes Weaker than the 2016 Euros squad……….yeaahhhh okay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Lewis Dunk… FFS! With Maguire out it’s a good chance he will be first choice as well. Awful from Gareth and could be costly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Dunk over Maguire (who has never let England down) and ex Hereford star Bowen over Grealish (who Southgate has never rated) is crazy, Southgate is a funking clown 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 minute ago, TV Tom said: Dunk over Maguire (who has never let England down) and ex Hereford star Bowen over Grealish (who Southgate has never rated) is crazy, Southgate is a funking clown Maguire has been injured and Bowen has been in better form this season. Those two decisions aren't bad. It's the Dunk over Braithwaite that is odd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 minute ago, Ecko said: Maguire has been injured and Bowen has been in better form this season. Those two decisions aren't bad. It's the Dunk over Braithwaite that is odd. I’d have taken Grealish without doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Why you would take Dunk, who has been awful for England isn’t the future, over Branthwaite who will partner Stones for years to come is crazy. Everything else seems fair enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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