cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) I mean, it's San Mario so more of a mix a and b squad but hey- I think they all deserve a start, most of them been doing very well this season. (And I have been calling for Dunk to be called up for ages now super underated) Edited February 9, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 90 Posted February 9, 2021 I’d love to see Maddison start but Southgate is almost certain to play Mount or Grealish or both instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 668 Posted February 9, 2021 I like Foden too. We have one good crop coming through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannings bandy legs 385 Posted February 9, 2021 Not interested one iota!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,738 Posted February 9, 2021 If I was picking a squad of 23 for Euro '21 now...I'd go.. Pickford,Pope,Henderson AlexArnold,Walker,Chilwell,Shaw,Maguie,Stones,Gomez,Dier Henderson,Rice,Foden,Mount,Grealish, Maddison,Saka Kane,Sterling,Rashford,Sancho,Calvert-Lewin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 9, 2021 God not Bamford! Plllleeeeeaassse no! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted February 9, 2021 No disrespect intended but I fell out of love with international football years ago. The bias of the players called up mixed with the passionless displays. Playing for England used to be the pinnacle for players but caps get handed out too easily nowadays. The bulldog spirit of Italia 90 is a distant memory. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Greavsy said: God not Bamford! Plllleeeeeaassse no! I wouldn't begrudge him a cap or two after the season he's been having and worse players have won one, but he's behind Kane, DCL and Wilson in the pecking order for me, and has competition for 4th in the pecking order with Ollie Watkins! If Vardy was available he wouldn't even be on the radar, and then there is Danny Ings who we'd be talking about if he didn't spend half his time recovering from injuries. Oh and Tammy Abraham once he moves to somewhere he's appreciated more. So it would probably be a bit pointless, he'd end up with 3 caps and never make the squad again. I'd go with Kane, DCL and Wilson right now if we're looking to name a full strength squad. EDIT: Oh.... Wilson is actually injured! Probably will see one out of Bamford and Watkins though, in my opinion more deserved based on form than Abrahams or Ings, at this moment in time. Edited February 9, 2021 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, Greavsy said: God not Bamford! Plllleeeeeaassse no! 12 goals in 22, he's a pretty decent stirker nowdays. I mean yes he was gash with us mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,410 Posted February 9, 2021 Like @mannings bandy legs I couldn’t give a flying fig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted February 9, 2021 As long as Aarons and Cantwell continue to get called up then I'm happy! I doubt Southgate will tinker too much given how few games England have had together lately, I would imagine Grealish and Mount will be in there, as will Maddison but whether they get much game time ahead of Foden is looking unlikely at the moment. We might see a bit more of Saka though as he's been consistently good, as has Calvert-Lewin. The no1 spot is an interesting one, as I certainly think Pickford isn't quite at the level he was during the last tournament and hasn't been great for Everton at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Hairy Canary said: I like Foden too. We have one good crop coming through We've always got a good crop coming through, just need a decent coach to get the best out of them. Bring back El Tel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted February 9, 2021 Grealish and Foden need some games under their belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glory.win or die. 270 Posted February 9, 2021 greenwood Maddison. Foden. Sterling Grealish. Henderson Shaw. Stones. Maguire. Alex. arnold Pope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted February 9, 2021 For San Marino game, it does provide a chance to tinker. This will never happen of course but Pope, Justin, Shaw, Stones, Maguire, Rice, Mount, Maddison, Grealish, Foden, Calvert-Lewin in a 4-1-2-2-1 formation (i.e. Grealish and Foden from wide). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted February 9, 2021 Please not grealish or Bamford. Hate them both with a passion. Madders JWP Foden for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Ward 3 said: Please not grealish or Bamford. Hate them both with a passion. Madders JWP Foden for me I mean, they are both irritating people but both deserve to play for England. Edited February 9, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted February 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, they are both irritating people but both deserve to play for England. Afraid so.. both in good form Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walcombe canary 69 Posted February 10, 2021 Really not bothered about England. It says everything that is wrong in this Country, when OBE / MBE's are handed out for losing in a Semi-Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,877 Posted February 10, 2021 I really couldn't care less about England but every time I see Saka play for Arsenal he is their best player. And appears to be a pleasant young man in contrast to some in the England squad at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I really couldn't care less about England but every time I see Saka play for Arsenal he is their best player. And appears to be a pleasant young man in contrast to some in the England squad at the moment I mean if you were looking for an alternate B team how's this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted February 10, 2021 I don't know why Godfrey is in both your A and B team 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, NFN FC said: I don't know why Godfrey is in both your A and B team 🤔 Almost like I'm biased and he's good enough for every team 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) --------------------------------------Pope-------------------------------- -----Trent AA-------Maguire-------Stones--------Shaw---- --------------------Henderson---------Rice------------------------ --------Foden-----------------Mount---------------Sterling----- ------------------------------------Kane---------------------------------- Something like this? But this still leaves out Grealish, Saka, Sancho, Rashford, Greenwood, Calvert-Lewin, Maddison - the attacking midfield and striking options are insane. The only places we could probably do with more options is central defence and central / defensive midfield. What other options do we have here? Gomez, Keane, Mings, Godfrey at CB? Winks, Dier, Phillips for CM / CDM? Not quite the same level of competitiveness as our attacking options. Also, if you don't care about England - why comment? The thread title was pretty clear was it not? I've still got plenty years' left of disappointments in me before I throw the towel in thank you very much 😄 Edited February 10, 2021 by Hank shoots Skyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted February 10, 2021 As a nation we always seem to develop a bunch of players in one position and never a balanced team. We currently have about 4 high level right backs 3 or 4 exciting attacking midfielders but a dearth of talent at the defensive midfield position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 10, 2021 Pope isnt good enough with the ball at his feet for how England want to play. Be good see some more of Reece James & James Justin at full back. John stones appears to be Englands best CB now. Genuinely don't think Godfrey is far off a call up now. Ollie Watkins over Bamford for me. Choosing 3 from Grealish, Maddison, Foden, Rashford, Kane, Greenwood, Sterling & Sancho is some choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Move Klose said: Pope isnt good enough with the ball at his feet for how England want to play. Be good see some more of Reece James & James Justin at full back. John stones appears to be Englands best CB now. Genuinely don't think Godfrey is far off a call up now. Ollie Watkins over Bamford for me. Choosing 3 from Grealish, Maddison, Foden, Rashford, Kane, Greenwood, Sterling & Sancho is some choice. Oh and Saka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, Move Klose said: Pope isnt good enough with the ball at his feet for how England want to play. Be good see some more of Reece James & James Justin at full back. John stones appears to be Englands best CB now. Genuinely don't think Godfrey is far off a call up now. Ollie Watkins over Bamford for me. Choosing 3 from Grealish, Maddison, Foden, Rashford, Kane, Greenwood, Sterling & Sancho is some choice. I mean, it's either Pope or Pickford when it comes to the England goal And there's only one of the two I would prefer to see in goal and it's not the one with stubby arms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted February 10, 2021 Thinking about it it is rather great just how much depth England have right now given I have been able to make 3 different squads all from players that can play for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,877 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean if you were looking for an alternate B team how's this? Apart from Winks! I think one of England's problems is the lack of an obvious captain. And the fact that most of the players seem to have a brain the size of a pea. The Italy 1990 team had intelligent footballers and leaders throughout the side. And Gazza.... Edited February 10, 2021 by dylanisabaddog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites