pas5898 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 12 minutes ago, calcifer said: Won't be surprised if Konsa doesn't even get off the bench. Happy he got another call up but I don't expect to see him on the pitch. Now Toney is back I bet cocknose put him on before Watkins. Again Henderson... I would have more surprised if he had been left out. Basically can guarantee Toney goes to the Euros instead of Ollie with this (unearned) selection. Under the guise of "seeing what Toney can do", he will play 70 mins, Watkins 20 mins, disjointed at the end of the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 25 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: Jordan Henderson, that selection is baffling. As he ever had a great game for England, I'm sure he has, but I can't recall the performance. I can't wait till Southgate departs, all that talent at his disposal, and nothing but fear first football. After that comment, he will probably put in a MOTM performance tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, andykeenan said: Brazil Saturday 23 March 7pm Belgium Tuesday 26 March 7.45pm Both on Channel 4 The squad Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City) Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur), Declan Rice (Arsenal) Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) Wouldn't have gone with Rashford. Solanke much more deserving of that spot. Toney is obviously a great footballer, served his ban, and straight back in to scoring form. Not sure I'd have selected him, but if Solanke replaces Rashford I'm not sure who I'd pick instead. Probably another full back. Henderson... joke. But the rest of the squad is surprisingly OK. Obviously we're kinda shafted at goalkeeper with no great options anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Forgot to add...recency bias obviously doesnt apply when picking centre backs. Oh and **** Southgate, glad when he's gone, etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 14 Moderator Share Posted March 14 Will Douglas Luiz be in the Brazil side? I'm quite happy to support whichever nation has most Villa on the field at any one time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 39 minutes ago, calcifer said: Won't be surprised if Konsa doesn't even get off the bench. Happy he got another call up but I don't expect to see him on the pitch. Now Toney is back I bet cocknose put him on before Watkins. Again Henderson... I would have more surprised if he had been left out. Considering he was the only outfield player in the squad last time who didn't get minutes, put your house on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) 6 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Considering he was the only outfield player in the squad last time who didn't get minutes, put your house on it. He will get 8 minutes at left back and will be decided he isnt good enough Edited March 14 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 31 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Will Douglas Luiz be in the Brazil side? I'm quite happy to support whichever nation has most Villa on the field at any one time. I think he got called up., there was a video of his family watching the announcement. Brazil make a thing of their team selection and it's announced live on TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Going to the Brazil game. I'm defo going to boo Southgate and basically hammer him and any decisions he makes all game long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Think it's a pretty good squad, but it demonstrates again how England have a paucity of options at GK and CM. If I had one complaint it's that I'd have liked to see Mainoo; maybe Jones and Elliott are better but Jones is injured and Elliott hasn't done 90 mins very often this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: After that comment, he will probably put in a MOTM performance tonight! I've never been convinced about his talents, tbh. He's not a bad player by any stretch, but nothing stands out about him in the way a Bryan Robson or a Steve McMahon did, not for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, calcifer said: Won't be surprised if Konsa doesn't even get off the bench. Happy he got another call up but I don't expect to see him on the pitch. Now Toney is back I bet cocknose put him on before Watkins. Again Henderson... I would have more surprised if he had been left out. Konsa should be in that defence, definitely ahead of HM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted March 14 VT Supporter Share Posted March 14 (edited) 3 hours ago, desensitized43 said: Book yourself a nice holiday in June you word removed because you won't be on the plane with us. Who won't? Gareth? Once can only dream. Edited March 14 by fightoffyour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Would like to see branthwaite/konsa pairing in one of the games, think that could be decent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted March 14 VT Supporter Share Posted March 14 Pretty amazing how for such a badly ran club, Everton keeps producing good English players. Ok Gordon is not their player anymore but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 If Watkins had the betting issue. Would he be in the team now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 The CB picks are basically an audition as to who'll be the Conor Coady of this summer! White will be back in under the next manager as he's been excellent for Arsenal for 18 months and can also cover CB so actually is the type of player who really should be in the squad given the injury issues. Is Trippier actually injured, sure he played for Newcastle the other night but could be wrong. One thing looking at that squad. There's 25 names and it will need to be 23 players for the final selection. England pretty much at full strength in the forward areas. I really can't see how Grealish makes the squad unless he has an incredible end to the season so I think he's a pretty safe bet now to be the big name "shock" omission when the Euros squad is named, Toney will probably have 20 quid on that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 14 Moderator Share Posted March 14 21 minutes ago, VillaChris said: The CB picks are basically an audition as to who'll be the Conor Coady of this summer! White will be back in under the next manager as he's been excellent for Arsenal for 18 months and can also cover CB so actually is the type of player who really should be in the squad given the injury issues. I'm not sure White will be back - he turned down this squad, apparently because none of the players like him because he's a bit of a weirdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure White will be back - he turned down this squad, apparently because none of the players like him because he's a bit of a weirdo. He seems pretty popular with Arsenal squad and has brilliant understanding with Saka on a weekly basis. Not sure what's happened but next manager will surely ask him to reconsider as Walker and Trippier will probably retire from NT after the Euros so RB area won't be quite as stacked as it is now and Reece James is riddled with injuries each season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 14 Moderator Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: He seems pretty popular with Arsenal squad and has brilliant understanding with Saka on a weekly basis. He's considered an oddball even there - doesn't like football, doesn't watch it, never has - trains, goes home - he's a peculiar guy. I think when he upped and left halfway through the world cup he'd made his mind up and it's rumoured a good chunk of the squad aren't particularly keen on having him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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