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[Arthur Wedge]

From the players picked

Think these will miss out unless they really impress

Trafford
Konza
Dunk or Quansah
Biwen
Toney
Wharton
Jones or Gallagher


For his line up I think it should be


Pickford

Walker
Maguire
Stones
Gomez

TAA
Rice
Bellingham

Foden
Kane
Palmer

 

[Swango1980]

From the players picked

Think these will miss out unless they really impress

Trafford
Konza
Dunk or Quansah
Biwen
Toney
Wharton
Jones or Gallagher


For his line up I think it should be


Pickford

Walker
Maguire
Stones
Gomez

TAA
Rice
Bellingham

Foden
Kane
Palmer

I think it is almost impossible to see him not picking Saka in the starting line up

And, personally, I'd rather see Foden in the middle, alongside Bellingham.

 

[AmandaJR]

Bravo Gareth. I'm shocked but delighted both Rashford and Henderson miss out. I mean who in their right mind would include them, but happy he's found some sense at least!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Trafford couldn't make the Burnley team that went down. He can book his holiday safe in knowing he wont lose his deposit. He is certainly one of the 7 to be cut, barring injuries.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Trafford couldn't make the Burnley team that went down. He can book his holiday safe in knowing he wont lose his deposit. He is certainly one of the 7 to be cut, barring injuries.

I’d say same for Wharton & Jones.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I’d say same for Wharton & Jones.

I suspect they are taster sessions for those two. Ones for the future, not quite now.

 

[Billysboots]

At long last Southgate has shown a backbone and decided not to waste squad places on two players who simply don’t deserve spots on merit. Long, long overdue.

I do wonder if this is GS accepting that this may be his last shot at winning something with the national side, and him realising that he can’t do that if 2 of his final 26 are passengers. Every one of that final squad has to be in it because they can contribute on the pitch.

As for Rashford, I hope he doesn’t blame Southgate, ten Hag or anyone else. He needs to take a long hard look in the mirror, because this can now go one of two ways. It’ll either be the kick up the backside he needs, or else his career will simply drift and end up being another case of a god given talent wasted.

 

[Billysboots]

Just seen Paul Merson’s take on the Rashford omission on Sky. I’ve never been a huge fan of Merson, who tends to get over emotional a lot of the time and talk gibberish, but his comments just confirm what a plank he really is.

I agree when he says that “steady Eddies” who turn in 7/10 performances every weekend probably don’t win you tournaments. You need someone who can put in an unplayable performance, produce that bit of magic and produce a 9/10 or better. Rashford, claims Merson, is that man.

Sorry, but has he actually watched Marcus Rashford this season? He has been absolutely dreadful week in, week out for months. And whilst I accept the occasional moment of brilliance is in his locker, his derby goal against City showing that, there surely has to be a modicum of form on show in the weeks and months prior to a tournament. Rashford has absolutely none.

GS simply could not justify a place for him, certainly not in the final 26, when he has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal. Talent which is bang in form.

 

[Swango1980]

Just seen Paul Merson’s take on the Rashford omission on Sky. I’ve never been a huge fan of Merson, who tends to get over emotional a lot of the time and talk gibberish, but his comments just confirm what a plank he really is.

I agree when he says that “steady Eddies” who turn in 7/10 performances every weekend probably don’t win you tournaments. You need someone who can put in an unplayable performance, produce that bit of magic and produce a 9/10 or better. Rashford, claims Merson, is that man.

Sorry, but has he actually watched Marcus Rashford this season? He has been absolutely dreadful week in, week out for months. And whilst I accept the occasional moment of brilliance is in his locker, his derby goal against City showing that, there surely has to be a modicum of form on show in the weeks and months prior to a tournament. Rashford has absolutely none.

GS simply could not justify a place for him, certainly not in the final 26, when he has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal. Talent which is bang in form.

Merson clearly only watches highlights programs. So, sees a 5 minute feature of Utd game, where nearly every Utd attack features Rashford (as he only ever tries to score directly from getting ball) and remembers the odd worldy, like against City.

He won't see the other 50 times in a game where Rasford runs into brick walls, nor will not see him when Utd are defending as he isn't in the wide-screen camera shot (except when Barkley walked rings round him)

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Just seen Paul Merson’s take on the Rashford omission on Sky. I’ve never been a huge fan of Merson, who tends to get over emotional a lot of the time and talk gibberish, but his comments just confirm what a plank he really is.

I agree when he says that “steady Eddies” who turn in 7/10 performances every weekend probably don’t win you tournaments. You need someone who can put in an unplayable performance, produce that bit of magic and produce a 9/10 or better. Rashford, claims Merson, is that man.

Sorry, but has he actually watched Marcus Rashford this season? He has been absolutely dreadful week in, week out for months. And whilst I accept the occasional moment of brilliance is in his locker, his derby goal against City showing that, there surely has to be a modicum of form on show in the weeks and months prior to a tournament. Rashford has absolutely none.

GS simply could not justify a place for him, certainly not in the final 26, when he has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal. Talent which is bang in form.

To help you solidify the view - Agbonlahor was of the same opinion that both Rashford and Sterling should be in the squad instead of Toney and Palmer

He is a clown of the highest order and trumps Merson for football stupidity

 

[AmandaJR]

Just seen Paul Merson’s take on the Rashford omission on Sky. I’ve never been a huge fan of Merson, who tends to get over emotional a lot of the time and talk gibberish, but his comments just confirm what a plank he really is.

I agree when he says that “steady Eddies” who turn in 7/10 performances every weekend probably don’t win you tournaments. You need someone who can put in an unplayable performance, produce that bit of magic and produce a 9/10 or better. Rashford, claims Merson, is that man.

Sorry, but has he actually watched Marcus Rashford this season? He has been absolutely dreadful week in, week out for months. And whilst I accept the occasional moment of brilliance is in his locker, his derby goal against City showing that, there surely has to be a modicum of form on show in the weeks and months prior to a tournament. Rashford has absolutely none.

GS simply could not justify a place for him, certainly not in the final 26, when he has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal. Talent which is bang in form.

The beautiful thing is that we have players whose very minimum week in week out is 7/10 - that's on an off day. They more often produce magic taking them to a 9/10. Rashford aint got either. Merson's brain is mush.

Our main problem is a manager who sets said players up to play 7 out of 10 and not risk the 9. That's heartbreaking.

 

[Pin-seeker]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792884028548264055

 

[BrianM]

On that squad and talent, it’s impossible to look past England to win it.
As a Scotsman, I’d love to take something of Germany and getting out of the group stages would be a massive achievement.

 

[Swango1980]

To help you solidify the view - Agbonlahor was of the same opinion that both Rashford and Sterling should be in the squad instead of Toney and Palmer

He is a clown of the highest order and trumps Merson for football stupidity

Instead of Palmer!???????

 

[Billysboots]

To help you solidify the view - Agbonlahor was of the same opinion that both Rashford and Sterling should be in the squad instead of Toney and Palmer

He is a clown of the highest order and trumps Merson for football stupidity

Sometimes I wonder whether these pundits are trying to be edgy and controversial, or if they’re just as thick as mince.

I’m going for the meaty option.

 

[Billysboots]

Instead of Palmer!???????

I get the distinct impression you are as stunned as I am!

 

[Pin-seeker]

So apparently Poch is leaving Chelsea.
Dread to think who his replacement will be.

 

[Swango1980]

So apparently Poch is leaving Chelsea.
Dread to think who his replacement will be.

Just hearing that on Talksport.

Just after Chelsea looked to start finding some form as well. If Jackson could finish, and they could take their chances earlier in season, Chelsea could have been sitting pretty

 

[Arthur Wedge]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792981050030772296

Staggering - the club will never learn

 

[Don Barzini]

So apparently Poch is leaving Chelsea.
Dread to think who his replacement will be.

May I suggest Vincent Kompany? According to the media anyway, he has achieved huge success at Burnley and will no doubt go on to achieve even greater things at bigger clubs. Can’t think of a better choice.