The difference between him and Rabiot is striking!
That's one thing Deschamps got right.
Come on, he is one of yours!
I have to say Lucas and Pavard are impressive, they haven't had a bad game in their young international career.
International Friendlies May/June
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Come on, he is one of yours!
I have to say Lucas and Pavard are impressive, they haven't had a bad game in their young international career.
France is too strong for us atm. Lost 3-1, but we still did quite well in the end.
He derserves it! And I'm one of the Paris supporters who think Rabiot's troubles are a good opportunity to renew him on good terms while most want him gone.
I like Pavard and Hernandez too. Umtiti and LLoris were the ones guilty on the goal.
What the hell happened with Cenk Tosun?
France are still not gonna win the WC though. They are just a bunch of big talents, not a squad.
Evertoned.
Predicted England XI vs Nigeria
Pickford
Walker Stones Maguire
Henderson
Trippier Loftus Cheek Lingard Rose
Sterling
Kane
Think Oxlade will be a big miss, as he was perfect for the way Southgate wants to use his centre midfielders. In terms of running in behind, but also having the ability to play in between the lines.
Lingard is also fantastic at doing this, so assuming Southgate continues with the 3142, then he has to think about whether he will play Alli or Loftus Cheek with Lingard.
Alli is currently the better player, but to me, Loftus Cheek is more suited to that role, in my opinion, and impressed big time against Germany, if I remember correctly.
I think in the two friendlies, we'll see both, Loftus and Alli partnered with Lingard to see how they get on.
There's still a lot of places up for grabs, though.
Apart from Kane, Sterling, Lingard, Walker and probably Stones, i'd say everyone else could be under threat, which I guess is a good thing.
Pickford
Walker Stones Maguire
Henderson
Trippier Loftus Cheek Lingard Rose
Sterling
Kane
Think Oxlade will be a big miss, as he was perfect for the way Southgate wants to use his centre midfielders. In terms of running in behind, but also having the ability to play in between the lines.
Lingard is also fantastic at doing this, so assuming Southgate continues with the 3142, then he has to think about whether he will play Alli or Loftus Cheek with Lingard.
Alli is currently the better player, but to me, Loftus Cheek is more suited to that role, in my opinion, and impressed big time against Germany, if I remember correctly.
I think in the two friendlies, we'll see both, Loftus and Alli partnered with Lingard to see how they get on.
There's still a lot of places up for grabs, though.
Apart from Kane, Sterling, Lingard, Walker and probably Stones, i'd say everyone else could be under threat, which I guess is a good thing.
Austria - Germany starts in half an hour
Austria - Germany starts in half an hour
Where is Muller?
If you believe Hummels' instagram they are on the golf pitch. Löw left them in Eppan to chill.
what kinda crazy formation are England playing ... 3313?
It's the same 3-4-2-1 that Southgate has been using for a while. Similar to the way Spurs often line up.
Will be usual 3421. Guessing Dele to partner Dier in midfield but could just as easily be Lingard.
Pickford
Walker Stones Cahill
Trippier Dier Dele Young
Sterling Lingard
Kane
Walker Stones Cahill
Trippier Dier Dele Young
Sterling Lingard
Kane
I think what the weird thing is, is that Dier is a one-man midfield there.
Yeah, Dele and Lingard really aren't suited for a 2 man midfield so will be interesting to see how it goes.
It's basically a defence and an attack, no midfield
So? What's the point?
Do people not watch England play (probably be a no)?
Southgate has been playing a 3142 for a while now, including against Brazil, Italy, Germany and Netherlands.
The lineup will be:
Sterling will be slightly behind Kane.
Southgate has been playing a 3142 for a while now, including against Brazil, Italy, Germany and Netherlands.
The lineup will be:
Pickford
Walker Stones Cahill
Dier
Trippier Alli Lingard Young
Sterling Kane
Walker Stones Cahill
Dier
Trippier Alli Lingard Young
Sterling Kane
Sterling will be slightly behind Kane.
Is that likely to be the starting XI for the world cup or do you expect any changes?
He's played Ox who is more of an orthodox midfielder than Ali so it may be difficult to get the balance right
Man that England team is dire. Walker's our best full back but plays in a back 3, trippier and Young as attacking fullbacks is very uninspiring. Will really struggle to create from wide positions.
Stones - Maguire - Cahil
Walker Rose
Is a much stronger back 5 and provides far more creativity.
Stones - Maguire - Cahil
Walker Rose
Is a much stronger back 5 and provides far more creativity.
Only change I can see could be Henderson in maybe.
Just out of curiosity, do we expect the XI to start today to be the same XI in our WC opener? Or is that too risky given players can potentially get injured today.
In fairness, the system relies on wingbacks rather than full backs. Young has never had the creative freedom to operate in a wingback role but given his value added from the full back role, youd expect him to thrive in it.
Gündogan plays for Germany? I thought he played for Turkey. I'm not intimate with international football anymore.
Germany game starting in 25 minutes
Finally Neuer is back! So happy for him!
Wembley seems pretty empty...
People not excited in england?
People not excited in england?
I have real concerns about Pickford in goal.
I agree, and I mentioned that in my post earlier that Ox will be a massive miss. However, with the way Southgate wants his midfielders to play, i.e. running off the ball, drifting wide and playing in between the lines, I think Alli will be fine.
That said, it will mean the holding midfielder (Dier or Henderson) will need to be able to control the game and pass in between the lines. A Carrick/Pirlo type would be more ideal, in my opinion, especially against the team we'll dominate. I would have taken Shelvey.
From that team, I'd say the starters are:
Pickford
Walker
Stones
Trippier
Lingard
Sterling
Kane
Others:
Rose for Young
Henderson for Dier
Maguire/Jones for Cahill
Loftus for Alli
Not exactly spoilt for choice, though.
We're always excited.
Heavy rain starting again in Austria
Nick Pope played very well this season and based on that he should start for England.
Never knew Iwobi played for Nigeria! Thought he had opted for England.
What's the deal with Alli getting booed?!
He is estranged from his dad, who is Nigerian.