Just noticed - where the **** is Sancho and Chilwell?! Not even in the squad? 2 keepers and a half fit Henderson make it but not those two who arguably should be starting?
I do agree with you - Trippier is a very good player. But he is a natural RB - I don’t understand why Chilwell or Shaw wouldn’t start?!
Leaving Grealish out and playing Rice and Phillips just shows how **** clueless he is (if reports are accurate that is!)
I really like Mings. I thought his positioning throughout the game was a bit off. He was as good as the rest of the back four - all of whom were poor for me. I think he was nervous to be honest - has a genuine chance of starting next week.
I don’t think he starts. **** ludicrous. He will be the impact sub and Southgate will hide behind lack of fitness. We will struggle and flounder and the media will call for Grealish. Inevitable.
I think the first game will be:
Pickford
Walker Stones Mings Chilwell
Rice Phillips
Foden Mount Sterling
Kane
Grealish and Sancho should be in instead of Phillips and Sterling. Interesting Grealish keeps playing at 10 and not off the left which in my opinion is his most dangerous position. Henderson cannot start if he cannot get minutes in during these two friendlies.