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The Footie Thread

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good to see Gareth pushing the boat out again tonight lol, 7 defense minded players, 2 of the most out of form players in the prem league and Foden against the mighty Albania
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But it is against one of the biggest nations in World football
 
Looking forward to England qualifying for the WC this week, regardless of form I’d expect the following XI to start against Albania, barring any late injuries:

Pickford

Walker
Stones
Maquire
Chillwell

Rice
Phillips
Foden
Grealish

Kane
Sterling

Wouldn’t be my first XI, but I don’t expect Southgate to make any changes.
England:
Pickford

Walker
Stones
Maguire
Chilwell

James
Phillips
Henderson
Foden

Sterling
Kane

not a bad guess! o_O

Henderson for Rice(injury) and James for Grealish.

Not too sure why people are surprised by his choices.
 
If you're playing three at the back to allow the full backs to get forward how on earth is TAA not in the team? He's our best attacking full back and probably also our best crosser of a ball. Or maybe that's just a bit too adventurous for Southgate's negative approach.
 
England:
Pickford

Walker
Stones
Maguire
Chilwell

James
Phillips
Henderson
Foden

Sterling
Kane

not a bad guess! o_O

Henderson for Rice(injury) and James for Grealish.

Not too sure why people are surprised by his choices.

Forgive if i'm wrong but didnt the same manager say players will only be picked on form and if their club form dips then they'll be omitted from the squad like TAA was?
 
Forgive if i'm wrong but didnt the same manager say players will only be picked on form and if their club form dips then they'll be omitted from the squad like TAA was?

If that was true Kane wouldn’t be within a mile of the squad. Also there would be a couple more West Ham players Involved, maybe Bowen or Johnson?
 
Forgive if i'm wrong but didnt the same manager say players will only be picked on form and if their club form dips then they'll be omitted from the squad like TAA was?
And people believe him??
He has his favourites and unless injured he won’t drop them.
 
If that was true Kane wouldn’t be within a mile of the squad. Also there would be a couple more West Ham players Involved, maybe Bowen or Johnson?

Bowen maybe but bit soon for Johnson surely? barely played 20 games for West Ham has he when James and TAA are in great form

Gallagher at Palace wouldve been worth a look albeit maybe too soon for him (and probably ESR) and be nice to see us play someone else up top thats for sure
 
If you're playing three at the back to allow the full backs to get forward how on earth is TAA not in the team? He's our best attacking full back and probably also our best crosser of a ball. Or maybe that's just a bit too adventurous for Southgate's negative approach.
Whilst I do t rate Southgate at all.

R James plays in this formation and has made a cracking start to the season. He's place is one that whilst I might not agree with, it's certainly not the worst decision.
 
If that was true Kane wouldn’t be within a mile of the squad. Also there would be a couple more West Ham players Involved, maybe Bowen or Johnson?

Johnson won't get near England

Taa and James will keep him out

Bowen has a chance
 
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