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England Squad

I’m not gonna lie I don’t rate Gareth Southgate in the slightest, to put him at the helm of England is a joke. In his managerial career has he done anything to qualify as an international manager? He got middlesborough relegated that’s about it.

However what has really taken the biscuit for me is his squad choice for these 2 friendlies. How has Jake Livermore, Lewis Cook and Ashley Young made this squad. The most uninspiring choices why doesn’t he just give Wayne Rooney the nod. Make him captian!!

Is no one else baffled that Ryan Sessgnon hasn’t got a whiff, absolute joke. He’s 17 and tearing it up. We did it with Rooney, Owen, Walcott and Lennon. Why can’t give this guy a chance? I’d start him there only friendlies give him some experience. Jake Livermore letthat sink in.

Uninspiring
incapable
Pathetic

posted on 18/3/18

I'm happy to see Hart in the World Cup squad if he is good to have around off the pitch, we need three keepers after all. I definitely don't want to see him starting though.

posted on 18/3/18

Worst inclusion is Tarkowski.

Says he won’t pick Smalling because he’s not comfortable in bringing the ball out of defence and passing it - fine...

... Burnley have played the fewest passes in the league this season (10,583) and have played the most long balls this season (2,362). Do people expect me to believe he’s bringing the ball out of defence like Beckenbauer in his prime whilst the rest of his teammates just hoof it?

I don’t rate Smalling, but at least show some consistency in your reasoning.

posted on 18/3/18

What a mess of an article

Whinges for picking young who lets be fair has probably been the best English left back this season then bangs on about sessengon who yes has been good.........in the championship

posted on 18/3/18

comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 9 minutes ago
Worst inclusion is Tarkowski.

Says he won’t pick Smalling because he’s not comfortable in bringing the ball out of defence and passing it - fine...

... Burnley have played the fewest passes in the league this season (10,583) and have played the most long balls this season (2,362). Do people expect me to believe he’s bringing the ball out of defence like Beckenbauer in his prime whilst the rest of his teammates just hoof it?

I don’t rate Smalling, but at least show some consistency in your reasoning.


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He has helped a relegation threatened side a top 8 side. Him and Pope were called up correctly IMO. That said, I understand your point about the reasoning behind it.

posted on 18/3/18

Wow 3 Man Utd players.

posted on 18/3/18

comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 9 minutes ago
Worst inclusion is Tarkowski.

Says he won’t pick Smalling because he’s not comfortable in bringing the ball out of defence and passing it - fine...

... Burnley have played the fewest passes in the league this season (10,583) and have played the most long balls this season (2,362). Do people expect me to believe he’s bringing the ball out of defence like Beckenbauer in his prime whilst the rest of his teammates just hoof it?

I don’t rate Smalling, but at least show some consistency in your reasoning.


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He has helped a relegation threatened side a top 8 side. Him and Pope were called up correctly IMO. That said, I understand your point about the reasoning behind it.

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It makes no sense even taking into account the limited options he has available to him. He wants to play a certain way, he’s been vocal about that, but Burnley don’t play in that style at all, so how can he possibly have shown he’s got the credentials he’s looking for - a ball-playing defender?

comment by GOODBYE (U1029)

posted on 18/3/18

We’re no closer to winning a WC or EC so let’s just enjoy being at a major tournament

comment by add912 (U9189)

posted on 18/3/18

comment by ツ Moura magic (U9129)
posted 5 hours, 25 minutes ago
What’s the alternative to Livermore though? Especially as you’ve already moaned about Cook who is a decent up and coming player?
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Harry Winks? Mark Nobel?

comment by Hengy (U9129)

posted on 18/3/18

comment by add912 (U9189)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by ツ Moura magic (U9129)
posted 5 hours, 25 minutes ago
What’s the alternative to Livermore though? Especially as you’ve already moaned about Cook who is a decent up and coming player?
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Harry Winks? Mark Nobel?
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Winks has dropped into the U21s and again the op has already moaned about Cook being given a chance so he’d obviously do the same with winks.

Nobel is about the same level as Livermore

posted on 18/3/18

comment by add912 (U9189)
posted 3 hours, 4 minutes ago
comment by ツ Moura magic (U9129)
posted 5 hours, 25 minutes ago
What’s the alternative to Livermore though? Especially as you’ve already moaned about Cook who is a decent up and coming player?
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Harry Winks? Mark Nobel?
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I'm a big Winks fan but he's been trash when he's played this year and isn't getting the minutes to justify a selection.

Noble? Are you joking?

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