4-2-3-1Here are the BBC pundits suggested Euro 2024 starting 11.
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What would yours be?
yeah but he could be out for the seasonI know it's only been one game, but I was so impressed with Mainoo. He took the whole occasion in his stride and looked a complete natural.
I would have no hesitation in starting him in the Euro's, if he continues that form in the pre tournament friendlies.
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Obviously praying that Shaw somehow gets fit in time.
I simply would not play Maguire and based on the reports from Italy, I think I would plump for Tomori to fill that slot
Yeah, I understand that. I think Southgate may take him, if he can be available for games later on in the tournament. He is so much better than Chilwell.yeah but he could be out for the season
Tino Livramento’s worth looking at too if Shaw isn’t ready by then.Yeah, I understand that. I think Southgate may take him, if he can be available for games later on in the tournament. He is so much better than Chilwell.
To be quite honest, I have never heard of him.Tino Livramento’s worth looking at too if Shaw isn’t ready by then.
Oh, right. I do know him. I had no idea he was English though.To be quite honest, I have never heard of him.
A quick Google is in order.
he's a right back by trade who can do a job at left backTino Livramento’s worth looking at too if Shaw isn’t ready by then.
no, when he plays left back he stops and checks back on to his righty foot far too much and slows play down.Mine is the same as McNulty’s. Trippier at LB if Shaw can’t go. Don’t feel great about Maguire, but don’t see any other options that don’t scream ‘Mystery Box’.
I agree. Trippier's play is too telegraphed when he's at left back. You know exactly what he is going to do every time.no, when he plays left back he stops and checks back on to his righty foot far too much and slows play down.
chilwell isn't great but you want a left footer at lb
Chilwell hasn’t exactly filled me with confidence lately. Trippier’s set pieces are also a big asset. Hope it’s a moot discussion anyway.no, when he plays left back he stops and checks back on to his righty foot far too much and slows play down.
chilwell isn't great but you want a left footer at lb
we don't need his set pieces so much that they would make up for him continuingly stopping and playing the ball back to a cb or a cdm.Chilwell hasn’t exactly filled me with confidence lately. Trippier’s set pieces are also a big asset. Hope it’s a moot discussion anyway.
That's what I'm going with at the moment.I know it's only been one game, but I was so impressed with Mainoo. He took the whole occasion in his stride and looked a complete natural.
I would have no hesitation in starting him in the Euro's, if he continues that form in the pre tournament friendlies.
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Obviously praying that Shaw somehow gets fit in time.
I simply would not play Maguire and based on the reports from Italy, I think I would plump for Tomori to fill that slot
Love Maddison but playing Bellingham out of his best position to accommodate him would be crazy.That's what I'm going with at the moment.
The alternative is drop Bellingham back into an 8 ahead of Mainoo and play Maddison in the 10
I wasn't clear.Love Maddison but playing Bellingham out of his best position to accommodate him would be crazy.
Also, there’s no way I’d pick Mainoo ahead of Rice.
Behind Kane, he’s an our best player and I’m not sure why people would want him playing as an ‘8’ with more defensive capabilities. He’s better than Madison, Foden, Palmer and anyone else who’d play AM for England.Also , I know bellingham plays 10 at Madrid, but with our options he's also good as an 8 ..we don't need to pigeon hole bellingham at 10
Madness! Foden has been one of the best players in the country all year, 10 good games from Rashford at the end of a poor season for him shouldn’t dislodge him from the side. Foden simply has to start.If Rashford finds good form at Man U, he gets the LW berth ahead of Foden.
I can see the argument for an on form Rashford. Kane will drop deep and Rashford has the pace to replicate the job that Son use along side him for Spurs.Madness! Foden has been one of the best players in the country all year, 10 good games from Rashford at the end of a poor season for him shouldn’t dislodge him from the side. Foden simply has to start.
Agreed, I love Foden as a player but he hasn’t translated that form into an England shirt yet.Madness! Foden has been one of the best players in the country all year, 10 good games from Rashford at the end of a poor season for him shouldn’t dislodge him from the side. Foden simply has to start.
Mainoo is a talent and is certainly the future in that CM role. He’s played 20 professional games and it’s a risk to rely on him. Henderson offers value as a 3rd or 4th choice CM because of his experience and leadership qualities. Look at our experience with Kelly, he’s a valuable squad player even if his game time is limited.Might be a bit early to say but mcnultys team is most likely, unless Southgate bottles it and plays hendo ahead of Mainoo. I’d be happy with that unless a CB can come from somewhere
Southgate isn’t going to be bolder than that and nor should he need to be. Plenty of ability in that midfield and attack to unsettle any opposition
He played very well on Tuesday.Agreed, I love Foden as a player but he hasn’t translated that form into an England shirt yet.
If Foden brings his Man City form into an England shirt, it’s no competition.
Mainoo is a talent and is certainly the future in that CM role. He’s played 20 professional games and it’s a risk to rely on him. Henderson offers value as a 3rd or 4th choice CM because of his experience and leadership qualities. Look at our experience with Kelly, he’s a valuable squad player even if his game time is limited.
Rice and Bellingham had to start somewhere though and Mainoo deserves a chance.
Henderson absolutely should be in the squad for the reasons listed above. I didn’t know whether Mainoo would be up to it, but credit to the lad, he’s shown he absolutely deserves to be there too.Madness is thinking Henderson should be in over Mainoo.
He played very well on Tuesday.
Doesn't it have to be 23 for the tournament? Or have I got that wrong?Surprised Maddison only got 16 minutes across the 2 games. Both games were crying out for his creativity. I get the feeling he’ll miss out on the squad if Grealish is fit (unless the squad size is increased to 26).
Yeah, just checked. It has to be cut to 23, which worries me a little, because isn't GS more likely to go with the experience of Henderson rather than the likes of Mainoo?Doesn't it have to be 23 for the tournament? Or have I got that wrong?
It's madness to want to include someone is failing already at Ajax and now lacks anything that made him a serviceable player back in the day.Henderson absolutely should be in the squad for the reasons listed above. I didn’t know whether Mainoo would be up to it, but credit to the lad, he’s shown he absolutely deserves to be there too.
Be good if that is agreed upon.There’s a meeting next month where the managers will request squads get increased to 26 (from what I read this morning) due to injuries, no of games. No guarantee that they’ll get their way though.
By what metric is he failing at Ajax?It's madness to want to include someone is failing already at Ajax and now lacks anything that made him a serviceable player back in the day.
If he isn't a goof enough footballer then he has no right being in any squad.
Be good if that is agreed upon.
23 is quite a small squad size I feel.
I know we always do it, and I guess other countries too, but I wish we wouldn't take 3 keepers to every tournament.
I wonder how often anyone has ever had to use 3 keepers?
2 should be sufficient. 3 out of 23 sounds a bit bonkers to me.
Definitely.Stipulated in the squad rules - has to be 3 keepers. It’s daft to be honest, and they should scrap it. There’s your squad size, fill it as you wish. If that means an outfield player ends up in goal v France then even better.
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