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h8kurdt · 06.10.2018, 06:03 AM

Like Demo I've think we've become wary of every saying "we have an easy group". The last world cup where we came last, and the last euros where we scraped by onl to be beaten by Iceland. Honestly, I'd be glad if we got out the group stage and I think it's safe to say the fervour England fans got into over the decades isn't there now.

The squad
I's a difficult one to talk about cos Southgate actually has a task on his hands in who to choose. The last two friendlies, whilst significantly different teams, were both very good showings (especially the first halves). For me there are only three nailed on should-be-in-the-team players. Pickford (GK), Henderson (MID), Kane (FWD). After that it's seemingly anyone's guess who'll be playing.

In defence there's the elder player of Cahill who looks like he'd be able to keep Stones or Jones in control. With those two there's always a worry a mistake is at hand. Especially Jones. (fun fact-he went to my school). Southgate seems to be keen on a back 3 with two wing backs for support and there's a lot of other players vying for a place. Delph, Young, Alexander-Arnold, and Trippier could all easily start. Again, who he chooses is a mystery, and again, they all had very good showings in the friendlies to stake a claim.

Midfield
This is another tough one. I've got a feeling Alli to start every game and he's certainly got the goals in him, so I don't think anyone will be nervous about him. Henderson as I said should be a nailed on. Sure he plays for the scum, but there's no denying when he's on it he's irreplaceable. He along with Mane were the only players to come out of the Champions League final knowing they did everything they could.
I've chosen Jesse Lingard in my fantasy team. That'll probably be a mistake but there's no doubting he can come at the defence and ruffle a few feathers. Loftus-Cheek and Dier are both vying for the place of defensive midfielder and personally I prefer Dier. Alhough if you asked 10 different people you'd get even split answers I think.

Forwards
It's all about Kane, innit? He's got the pressure on his shoulders but he isn't doing it alone. I'd love to see Rashford start along with him. The shackles of Mourinho's playing style unleashed him and he played well in the last friendly. A tendency to run himself into walls, but he's still young. That'll come in time. Could be a surprise name in the world cup. Hope he is anyway cos I liek the guy a lot.
Sterling. Sterling, Sterling, Sterling... Scoring 20 goals last season Guardiola did what he does so well and get him playing another level. The guy has had an AMAZING league campaign and shushed the doubters. Except when it comes to his international performances...there's no doubting he can do it, but after Rashford's performance his place was put in balance I think.
Welbeck will the key sub to get a goal when we're desperate I think. Like a super-sub thing.

My starting 11

Pickford
Walker Stones Cahill
Trippier Young
Alli Henderson Dier
Rashford Kane Sterling

This is based on my extremely limited knowledge of football and just who I fancy. Obvs.

Demo can add more I suspect.

06.10.2018, 06:03 AM	#9442
h8kurdt invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In Mulder's Basement room Posts: 5,459	Like Demo I've think we've become wary of every saying "we have an easy group". The last world cup where we came last, and the last euros where we scraped by onl to be beaten by Iceland. Honestly, I'd be glad if we got out the group stage and I think it's safe to say the fervour England fans got into over the decades isn't there now. The squad I's a difficult one to talk about cos Southgate actually has a task on his hands in who to choose. The last two friendlies, whilst significantly different teams, were both very good showings (especially the first halves). For me there are only three nailed on should-be-in-the-team players. Pickford (GK), Henderson (MID), Kane (FWD). After that it's seemingly anyone's guess who'll be playing. In defence there's the elder player of Cahill who looks like he'd be able to keep Stones or Jones in control. With those two there's always a worry a mistake is at hand. Especially Jones. (fun fact-he went to my school). Southgate seems to be keen on a back 3 with two wing backs for support and there's a lot of other players vying for a place. Delph, Young, Alexander-Arnold, and Trippier could all easily start. Again, who he chooses is a mystery, and again, they all had very good showings in the friendlies to stake a claim. Midfield This is another tough one. I've got a feeling Alli to start every game and he's certainly got the goals in him, so I don't think anyone will be nervous about him. Henderson as I said should be a nailed on. Sure he plays for the scum, but there's no denying when he's on it he's irreplaceable. He along with Mane were the only players to come out of the Champions League final knowing they did everything they could. I've chosen Jesse Lingard in my fantasy team. That'll probably be a mistake but there's no doubting he can come at the defence and ruffle a few feathers. Loftus-Cheek and Dier are both vying for the place of defensive midfielder and personally I prefer Dier. Alhough if you asked 10 different people you'd get even split answers I think. Forwards It's all about Kane, innit? He's got the pressure on his shoulders but he isn't doing it alone. I'd love to see Rashford start along with him. The shackles of Mourinho's playing style unleashed him and he played well in the last friendly. A tendency to run himself into walls, but he's still young. That'll come in time. Could be a surprise name in the world cup. Hope he is anyway cos I liek the guy a lot. Sterling. Sterling, Sterling, Sterling... Scoring 20 goals last season Guardiola did what he does so well and get him playing another level. The guy has had an AMAZING league campaign and shushed the doubters. Except when it comes to his international performances...there's no doubting he can do it, but after Rashford's performance his place was put in balance I think. Welbeck will the key sub to get a goal when we're desperate I think. Like a super-sub thing. My starting 11 Pickford Walker Stones Cahill Trippier Young Alli Henderson Dier Rashford Kane Sterling This is based on my extremely limited knowledge of football and just who I fancy. Obvs. Demo can add more I suspect. __________________ Down with this sort of thing.
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