World Cup 2026
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AmandaJR
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In his defence though. They wouldn't have understood what he was shouting 
Lucifer MorningStar
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He’s more likely to be a legend in Newcastle than at any club
He’s never been a world class footballer or imo even a top footballer. He’s functional and good at being shouty, bit like Jordan Pickford without the ability
A quick google of his stats shows in a playing career spanning 617 games a total of 12 man of the match awards. What an influential CM player he is
He was ok at Ajax but that doesn’t say much does it Anthony looked world class there! and Saudi is hardly decent level of football is it.
AmandaJR
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For me the last few times he's come on for England he's been like an excitable puppy. Trying to play worldy passes and running like a headless chicken down a dead alley. I'm not sure that shores up a team holding on for a win.
He's just not for me. If we want an experienced has-been let's take Milner
He's just not for me. If we want an experienced has-been let's take Milner
irip
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For me the last few times he's come on for England he's been like an excitable puppy. Trying to play worldy passes and running like a headless chicken down a dead alley. I'm not sure that shores up a team holding on for a win.
He's just not for me. If we want an experienced has-been let's take Milner
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If it’s for experience why not take Geoff Hurst, he knows how to win the thing.
How good would that be double World Cup winner 60 years apart
Arthur Wedge
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MGW definitely should be in that squad ahead of Madueke - it’s staggering he wasn’t chosen
Pin-seeker
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How can you forget that he moved to Saudi to “grow the game”?I'd somehow forgot those blots on his otherwise legendary career
AmandaJR
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Whilst supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Pin-seeker
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What a guy
Arthur Wedge
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Apologies to disturb some laughable nonsense and will get back to it being about the World Cup
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Think they will have to rely on Alvarez to step up this World Cup - think it’s one too far for Messi
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi to represent Argentina at sixth tournament
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.
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Think they will have to rely on Alvarez to step up this World Cup - think it’s one too far for Messi
Pin-seeker
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Apologies Phil,just a bit of harmless fun.Apologies to disturb some laughable nonsense and will get back to it being about the World Cup
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi to represent Argentina at sixth tournament
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.
Think they will have to rely on Alvarez to step up this World Cup - think it’s one too far for Messi
Certainly beats spending ALL DAY looking to argue the toss on here
Swango1980
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But, Tuchel clearly likes Madueke, so there can be no arguments about him being in the squad.
At least, that would be a consistent argument with your defence of Henderson being selected
Pin-seeker
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His defence is Henderson played for Liverpool,thats it.
If he played for Man Utd or any other club he’d be against it.
ANYTHING negative towards Liverpool or past “legends” gets a positive spin.
Facts
Arthur Wedge
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World Cup 2026: Injured Brazil forward Neymar could miss start of competition
Brazil forward Neymar is set to be out for "two to three weeks" and means he will miss friendly matches against Panama and Egypt.
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Still think it’s mad that he was picked and Pedro wasnt
Last time I saw him play he looked way off the pace
PaulMdj
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He was more than worthy of his place a few years back and is probably still very good around the training ground/squad.He’s more likely to be a legend in Newcastle than at any club
He’s never been a world class footballer or imo even a top footballer. He’s functional and good at being shouty, bit like Jordan Pickford without the ability
A quick google of his stats shows in a playing career spanning 617 games a total of 12 man of the match awards. What an influential CM player he is
He was ok at Ajax but that doesn’t say much does it Anthony looked world class there! and Saudi is hardly decent level of football is it.
Just think there are better players now who could be better off the bench.
nickjdavis
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Englands WC Squad numbers....clues as to TT's preferred starting 11 ?
- Jordan Pickford
- Ezri Konsa
- Nico O'Reilly
- Declan Rice
- John Stones
- Marc Guehi
- Bukayo Saka
- Elliot Anderson
- Harry Kane
- Jude Bellingham
- Marcus Rashford
- Tino Livramento
- Dean Henderson
- Jordan Henderson
- Dan Burn
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Morgan Rogers
- Anthony Gordon
- Ollie Watkins
- Noni Madueke
- Eberechi Eze
- Ivan Toney
- James Trafford
- Reece James
- Djed Spence
- Jarell Quansah
Orikoru
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I would say James starts but has requested his Chelsea number.
nickjdavis
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going to be interesting watching how Ghana perform tonight against Wales....will they keep their powder dry or will they try to make a statement?
BubbaP
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How long before it's robot assistants?
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World Cup 2026: Fifa adds new offside technology to help VAR
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
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nickjdavis
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We havent even got v1 of VAR working effectively yet, in terms off offsides, but FIFA are already rolling out v3How long before it's robot assistants?
World Cup 2026: Fifa adds new offside technology to help VAR
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
