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2022 World Cup.

Decent line up. The front 4 is top class but my only concern is the 3 behind Kane lack experience on a stage like this. Hopefully they'll run the game and we get the job done. A lot of quality on the bench too and not many teams would want Sterling or Rashford coming on with 30 mins to go. Although Southgate would probably leave it until the 85th minute :rolleyes:
 
Saka was outstanding against Iran . Scoring twice

He create a good chance for kane against USA and always looks lively

Enables foden to play on left

If true correct call
Don't disagree but Saka poor against USA as was everyone. Rasford brimming with confidence and can go down the middle if Kane drops deep. I just think Senegal will be happier with Saka than Rashford running at them.
 
rumours have this as the England team

Pickford

Walker
Stones
Maguire
Shaw

Rice
Henderson

Saka
Bellingham
Foden

Kane

I'd go with Trippier for Walker at the back, that'll keep Walker fit to face France if we beat Senegal.
I'd have Bellingham next to Rice, Foden moves into the middle and Rashford as wide midfielder.
That'll see us romp home 3-0 or maybe 3-1.
I'm very surprised he doesn't start, very surprised.
 
I'd go with Trippier for Walker at the back, that'll keep Walker fit to face France if we beat Senegal.
I'd have Bellingham next to Rice, Foden moves into the middle and Rashford as wide midfielder.
I'm very surprised he doesn't start, very surprised.

Maybe underestimating Senegal there - it’s a choice between Rashford and Saka , certainly won’t suddenly put Foden in a role not played for England or even much for City.

Even without Mane , Senegal are going to provide a tougher test than England have faced so far
 
Decent line up. The front 4 is top class but my only concern is the 3 behind Kane lack experience on a stage like this. Hopefully they'll run the game and we get the job done. A lot of quality on the bench too and not many teams would want Sterling or Rashford coming on with 30 mins to go. Although Southgate would probably leave it until the 85th minute :rolleyes:

Sterling is out tonight for family reasons just been announced
 
Maybe underestimating Senegal there - it’s a choice between Rashford and Saka , certainly won’t suddenly put Foden in a role not played for England or even much for City.

Even without Mane , Senegal are going to provide a tougher test than England have faced so far

Senegal are considerably worse than the USA IMO. Their best two attackers are both playing in the Championship and Koulibaly is so wooden he makes Harry Maguire look nimble. Mendy has looked terrible in the last few months as well.

Can they beat us? Absolutely because if we play like we did against the US or in the first half against Wales we're in trouble. If we play well, we win with ease.
 
Happy with the team. Expected Hendo and Walker, shame for Rashford but I can see him making a difference off the bench in any game! Come on England!!!
 
No problem with the starting lineup.
Walkers fit just not match fit,I suspect he playing to get fitness,can’t see Trippier starting again.
Great that we have very good players who can change games if need be,however I’m very confident of a result.
 
Maybe underestimating Senegal there - it’s a choice between Rashford and Saka , certainly won’t suddenly put Foden in a role not played for England or even much for City.

Even without Mane , Senegal are going to provide a tougher test than England have faced so far

Not underestimating them at all, I just think we'd be better off going all out from the start.
Play to our strengths from minute one.
 
No problem with the starting lineup.
Walkers fit just not match fit,I suspect he playing to get fitness,can’t see Trippier starting again.
Great that we have very good players who can change games if need be,however I’m very confident of a result.

I suspect that if we get past Senegal both Walker and Trippier will start against France in a back five.
 
Not underestimating them at all, I just think we'd be better off going all out from the start.
Play to our strengths from minute one.

And leave themselves exposed ?

As you can see Senegal have already caused a few issues and ghosted past Maguire and Co

Going on this so far Mbappe and Dembele are going to tear that back 4 apart
 
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