cambridgeshire canary 6,514 Posted March 23, 2021 Interesting development.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted March 23, 2021 Hmmm - good for him, less so for NCFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,514 Posted March 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Hmmm - good for him, less so for NCFC Indeed, more chance of Injury. However I'm not really aware of what stage he is in the pecking order so can't really say what the chances of him playing much are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted March 23, 2021 Great for Todd, deserves it after his good turnaround in recent form 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,519 Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Good for him, but U21s? Thought he was 23...... Edited March 23, 2021 by lake district canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 513 Posted March 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Good for him, but U21s? Thought he was 23...... It is his age when the current competition starts which matters. Does seem mad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haus 258 Posted March 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Good for him, but U21s? Thought he was 23...... Is all about a weird cut off date rather than your actual date of birth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted March 23, 2021 Yeah but imagine playing in some or even all the qualifiers and helping your team qualify for a major tournament, then not being able to go to that tournament as you've just had a birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted March 23, 2021 Todd replacing a striker doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) I can only see Cantwell being used as backup, as he wasn’t originally selected for the squad Edited March 23, 2021 by HazzaJet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, pete said: Todd replacing a striker doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I'm not sure exactly sure what Boothroyd is planning to do with these players (and judging by the last U21 Euros, he probably doesn't either) but I think Greenwood is seen more of a wide option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Gibbo said: Yeah but imagine playing in some or even all the qualifiers and helping your team qualify for a major tournament, then not being able to go to that tournament as you've just had a birthday. pretty sure he gets to be eligible until the tournament is over right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted March 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tetteys Jig said: pretty sure he gets to be eligible until the tournament is over right? Yep! I think that's Gibbo's point. It would be incongruous to allow players to play games earlier in the tournament then rule them out later on if they had a subsequent birthday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 23, 2021 I wonder how players feel knowing they weren't first cho ice but get called up. He may well be travelling, sat in his bubble in a hotel and not getting a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, horsefly said: Yep! I think that's Gibbo's point. It would be incongruous to allow players to play games earlier in the tournament then rule them out later on if they had a subsequent birthday. Yup, it'd be a real kicker if they didn't do it the way they do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: I wonder how players feel knowing they weren't first cho ice but get called up. He may well be travelling, sat in his bubble in a hotel and not getting a game. A bit awkward maybe but it'll probably give him more of a drive to impress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,746 Posted March 24, 2021 It beggars belief that he wasn't in the squad in the first place. Does England really have 6 or 7 young midfield players who are more talented than Todd? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted March 24, 2021 If Todd isn't first choice and unlikely to play it would have made more sense to get a new U21 involved. Strange short term decision with no thought to future planning and a young player gaining valuable experience with the squad. Not sure this benefits Todd, England or NCFC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: If Todd isn't first choice and unlikely to play it would have made more sense to get a new U21 involved. Strange short term decision with no thought to future planning and a young player gaining valuable experience with the squad. Not sure this benefits Todd, England or NCFC. I'd disagree with most of that. I understand that it might be good to give someone a chance, but they'll want the strongest squad possible and all three parties will benefit: Todd only has a few caps at u21 level, so the more experience at international level he gets, the better it will be for his development and profile. The England u21 squad will benefit because Todd is a different player to what they currently have - and to have someone like him at least on the bench is invaluable for tournaments. NCFC will undoubtedly benefit because it will strengthen our bargaining position, whenever a PL club comes calling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,512 Posted March 24, 2021 16 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: I wonder how players feel knowing they weren't first cho ice but get called up. He may well be travelling, sat in his bubble in a hotel and not getting a game. I’m sure he could use the time wisely-he hasn’t posted anything on IG since 16 March 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted March 24, 2021 9 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: It beggars belief that he wasn't in the squad in the first place. Does England really have 6 or 7 young midfield players who are more talented than Todd? I had similar thoughts when I saw he'd been left out but yes, they do. Especially if you include the eligible players in the senior squad, or those out injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted March 25, 2021 On 23/03/2021 at 21:57, keelansgrandad said: I wonder how players feel knowing they weren't first cho ice but get called up. He may well be travelling, sat in his bubble in a hotel and not getting a game. He is absolutely loving he gets to wear the shirt. I think you could tell he was a bit hurt not to get the initial call up, and now he’s posting all sorts on Instagram of him in the shirt. He has a sensitive ego like that tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites