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2022 World Cup.

Depends how you interpret the highest level. I'd say the world cup is the highest level and probably the trophy you would want if you could only choose one. However, I would say that the Elite clubs play a higher level of football than the international teams.

I suppose thats an alternative interpretation of highest level!!

I think its unfortunate that many of best players in the world don't take part in the world cup due to where they were born (Haaland / Salah) or simply not in favour by their manager (Ederson and Alexander Arnold). Given the importance of managers in the modern game its also unfortunate we seldom get to see the elite coaches go head to head.
 
I get your point but he may be facing top midfielders still, even if the rest of the team is not great. I don't think Klopp starts him for the key games now does he, if all players are fit? He has a role but he is not 1st on the team sheet.
Think the thing with Hendo is some like him some don’t.
He’s not a starter for England imo, but he’s there to do a job.
It will be his last one but the manager picks him for a reason and when he’s played he’s done no better or worse than the rest of the team.
He’s vocal yes but sometimes lazy players need someone in their ear.
World beater no but still a very good footballer.
 
I'm surprised at Kevin making such a comment but have noticed in more recent times he really shows frustration with his teammates - for City and Belgium - not sure that's ever going to prove conducive to them improving.
 
I'm surprised at Kevin making such a comment but have noticed in more recent times he really shows frustration with his teammates - for City and Belgium - not sure that's ever going to prove conducive to them improving.
Yes I love watching KDB what a footballer.
But he’s been very average the last few games I have seen. ( diving as well)
Maybe it’s getting to him putting up with Martinez.
 
Yes I love watching KDB what a footballer.
But he’s been very average the last few games I have seen. ( diving as well)
Maybe it’s getting to him putting up with Martinez.

I think the problem with KDB, he has seen what is happening in training as well as the games. He has always been honest. remember when he won MOTM and said “ I got it because of my name”. That’s him to a tee. Unfortunately his assessment seemed correct although maybe Ill timed.
On a positive for Belgium they won’t have to put up with Martinez any longer.
 
Was just listening to Talksport, and Dean Saunders was spending 5 or so minutes talking about Canada. How they were attacking so well, but in desperate need of a striker. He was discussing all the skills of a striker, how you can't teach the instinct, etc. He ended it by saying "just imagine if Canada had a Lukaku". I nearly crashed my car laughing
 
Luka Modric take a bow. The class and passing abilty he displays at 37 is a joy to watch. What a player.
He was the centre of everything, but the movement off the ball by most of the team was exceptional.
 
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