Erimus 63 478 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think England need and deserve a thread of their own instead of being lost in a general World Cup thread. Really looking forward to this now. Lets hope the Football Gods are with us this time. Good luck to all and especially Sir Gareth. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,712 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Very much looking forward to this one. Spend the last two years being completely apathetic toward it, but the youthful squad is something I've wanted to see for over a decade now. No pressure on us I think. We should get out of the group, but I'm seeing this as a stepping stone to us doing better in Euro 2020 and Qatar 2022. Be interesting to see who gets the nod. Young or Rose at RWB? Maguire or Cahill at the heart of the CBs? Dier me Alli? Alli and Henderson? Or will we go with Dier and Henderson to prepare a more solid holding mid partnership for the tougher opposition? I reckon Southgate will go with: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Cahill CB - Stones RWB - Trippier LWB - Young CM - Alli CM - Dier AM - Lingard ST - Kane ST - Sterling Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Very much looking forward to this one. Spend the last two years being completely apathetic toward it, but the youthful squad is something I've wanted to see for over a decade now. No pressure on us I think. We should get out of the group, but I'm seeing this as a stepping stone to us doing better in Euro 2020 and Qatar 2022. Be interesting to see who gets the nod. Young or Rose at RWB? Maguire or Cahill at the heart of the CBs? Dier me Alli? Alli and Henderson? Or will we go with Dier and Henderson to prepare a more solid holding mid partnership for the tougher opposition? I reckon Southgate will go with: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Cahill CB - Stones RWB - Trippier LWB - Young CM - Alli CM - Dier AM - Lingard ST - Kane ST - Sterling Reading between the lines, I think that Delle Allí will start ahead of Henderson. I think that one of the reasons that Kane was suddenly made captain is because he’s the first name on the team sheet. Sir Gareth was talking up Alli yesterday and seeing as the players already know who’s in and who’s not, I think Henderson will be on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites
Foogle 2,078 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I've been excited ever since I heard that Dier and Henderson would not be playing at the same time. Remembering the Euro's with Sturridge on the wing and Rooney as a centre mid makes me shudder... We have an attacking lineup that will hopefully play some fluid football. It's been tiring watching England's sluggish build up play, showing little ambition going forward, that's what I've come to associate with the "Golden Generation". Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think it will be: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Stones CB - Maguire RWB - Trippier LWB - Rose DM - Dier CM - Alli CM - Lingard AM - Sterling ST - Kane Midfield and up front I'm pretty certain about. Only question for me is over who plays LWB, I think he'll go for that left-foot balance against Tunisia. Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think it will be: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Stones CB - Maguire RWB - Trippier LWB - Rose DM - Dier CM - Alli CM - Lingard AM - Sterling ST - Kane Midfield and up front I'm pretty certain about. Only question for me is over who plays LWB, I think he'll go for that left-foot balance against Tunisia. That's the team I'd pick but I think he'll pick Cahill, Young and Henderson rather than Maguire, Rose and Dier. Link to post Share on other sites
Betamaxman 14 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think it will be: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Stones CB - Maguire RWB - Trippier LWB - Rose DM - Dier CM - Alli CM - Lingard AM - Sterling ST - Kane Midfield and up front I'm pretty certain about. Only question for me is over who plays LWB, I think he'll go for that left-foot balance against Tunisia. That's the team I'd pick but I think he'll pick Cahill, Young and Henderson rather than Maguire, Rose and Dier. I thought it was being pretty much reported last night that Maguire was in. (Maybe I misunderstood what they were saying) - I know that the whole team isn't announced yet, but they seemed to be saying that Maguire was starting. Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think it will be: GK - Pickford CB - Walker CB - Stones CB - Maguire RWB - Trippier LWB - Rose DM - Dier CM - Alli CM - Lingard AM - Sterling ST - Kane Midfield and up front I'm pretty certain about. Only question for me is over who plays LWB, I think he'll go for that left-foot balance against Tunisia. That's the team I'd pick but I think he'll pick Cahill, Young and Henderson rather than Maguire, Rose and Dier. I thought it was being pretty much reported last night that Maguire was in. (Maybe I misunderstood what they were saying) - I know that the whole team isn't announced yet, but they seemed to be saying that Maguire was starting. Oh right I didn't know that, I'd pick him because he can bring the ball out from the back and he's also a threat from set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,712 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 If that's the case it'll likely be Cahill that misses out. One big defensive unit for another. That'd mean a back 3 of: Walker - Maguire - Stones Link to post Share on other sites
Foogle 2,078 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Big fan of Maguire from his England performances so far, likes to get himself up the pitch - which is essential in a back 3 - rock solid in the air as well as in tackles, good passing range and can beat a man. His big weakness is turning like a tanker and a complete lack of pace but Walker and Stones can hopefully make up for that... Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,246 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 It's still very much a meh for me... Anyway, thought the spine of the team was pretty much nailed on? Pickford Stones Maguire Walker Tripper Rose/Young Henderson Alli Rashford/Lingard Sterling Kane Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,220 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Been enjoying the tournament so far and can't wait for England to get started tonight. I'm not too bothered what the team is I just hope we play with a bit of freedom and confidence. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Been enjoying the tournament so far and can't wait for England to get started tonight. I'm not too bothered what the team is I just hope we play with a bit of freedom and confidence. Pretty much this. If it’s not lads from Boro then I don’t really care who it is, just want to see them play without fear. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I can't shake the feeling that Pickford is going to commit an absolute howler. Maybe not tonight, but at some point in this tournament. Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,711 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I can't shake the feeling that Pickford is going to commit an absolute howler. Maybe not tonight, but at some point in this tournament. Hope not! He's in my fantasy team Link to post Share on other sites
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