Godfrey set for first England cap tonight!

[Feedthewolf 5,479]

Ben's on the bench for the England match against Austria tonight. One expects he'll get a run off the bench, which presumably will mean another chunk of add-on to come from Everton.

Couldn't be happier for him, I said he'd play for England from pretty early on in the last Championship-winning season. Fantastic talent!

Edited June 2, 2021 by Feedthewolf

[FenwayFrank 2,596]

4 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said:

One expects he'll get a run off the bench, which presumably will mean another chunk of add-on to come from Everton.

Will we get an add on from a friendly or does it have to be a competitive game ?

[shefcanary 2,799]

I don't really understand why players not selected for the final Euro's squad are turning out with only 10 days to the start of a competition.  This match should be trying out tactical experiments to see if those in the final squad can hack it.  Southgate has lost it in my opinion.

[Branston Pickle 4,003]

There’s probably several players being given a break - those who recently played for Chelsea, Man City and Man U for example.

Edited June 2, 2021 by Branston Pickle

[Hank shoots Skyler 2,094]

5 minutes ago, shefcanary said:

I don't really understand why players not selected for the final Euro's squad are turning out with only 10 days to the start of a competition.  This match should be trying out tactical experiments to see if those in the final squad can hack it.  Southgate has lost it in my opinion.

There are 11 players who are unavailable due to either the European finals from last week or injuries.

[shefcanary 2,799]

5 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said:

There’s probably several players being given a break - those who recently played for Chelsea, Man City and Man U for example.

Still leaves a good 17 players from final squad though, more than enough for a friendly.   If Ben comes on at right back well that proves Southgate hasn't a clue

Edited June 2, 2021 by shefcanary

[Feedthewolf 5,479]

10 minutes ago, shefcanary said:

Still leaves a good 17 players from final squad though, more than enough for a friendly.   If Ben comes on at right back well that proves Southgate hasn't a clue

He'll replace Coady or Mings. If he does come on at RB then I agree it'd be totally baffling.

With Maguire still an injury question mark, it makes sense to give international experience to the players on the standby list. Getting the first cap out the way will be a lot more valuable for Ben than it will be for Maguire to get match fitness.

[KiwiScot 1,647]

Scotland take the lead versus the Netherlands. How Krul.

[Feedthewolf 5,479]

1 minute ago, KiwiScot said:

Scotland take the lead versus the Netherlands. How Krul.

Cracking strike from Hendry! Krul had no chance with that. Made a good save just after or it could've been 2-0!

[cambridgeshire canary 7,462]

7 minutes ago, KiwiScot said:

Scotland take the lead versus the Netherlands. How Krul.

 

5 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said:

Cracking strike from Hendry! Krul had no chance with that. Made a good save just after or it could've been 2-0!

I mean, Krul could and probably should have saved it. Very similar to the goals Turkey scored past him

 

Not doing the Dutch fans any good for Kuls image, they already were hating that he was playing when the squad was annouced

[Hank shoots Skyler 2,094]

9 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

 

I mean, Krul could and probably should have saved it. Very similar to the goals Turkey scored past him

 

Not doing the Dutch fans any good for Kuls image, they already were hating that he was playing when the squad was annouced

The Hendry shot? Think he’d have done well to save that!

[Terminally Yellow 2,614]

45 minutes ago, shefcanary said:

I don't really understand why players not selected for the final Euro's squad are turning out with only 10 days to the start of a competition.  This match should be trying out tactical experiments to see if those in the final squad can hack it.  Southgate has lost it in my opinion.

1. These players have played a full season after the shortest close season ever due to Coronavirus. The greater the rest they are permitted to get is good for all.

41 minutes ago, shefcanary said:

Still leaves a good 17 players from final squad though, more than enough for a friendly.   If Ben comes on at right back well that proves Southgate hasn't a clue

2. 17 players still leaves 5 players playing 90 minutes. I would expect greater rotation ahead of a major tournament when the key is do not get injured!

3. UEFA have relaxed the squad rules to allow replacements to be called up if injury or coronavirus intervenes right up until the first day of the tournament. As such, Godfrey might yet get the call if - for example - Maguire doesn't get fit in time. 

https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/news/0269-126056345f3d-cbd4b7ed8458-1000--euro-rules-you-might-not-know/

[Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,395]

45 minutes ago, shefcanary said:

Still leaves a good 17 players from final squad though, more than enough for a friendly.   If Ben comes on at right back well that proves Southgate hasn't a clue

Squad of 26, minus 11 players unavailable does not equal 17. Also with Sancho unwell he has 14 of the 26 man squad available tonight - 3 of which are goalkeepers. 

Players can still come into the squad to replace injuries so it is worth giving the fringe players some minutes just in case, especially if they are new to the England team. 

Would be totally daft to not use players like Lingard, Godfrey etc. 

[Feedthewolf 5,479]

23 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

I mean, Krul could and probably should have saved it. Very similar to the goals Turkey scored past him

Not doing the Dutch fans any good for Kuls image, they already were hating that he was playing when the squad was annouced

That's crazy talk. Absolutely hammered into the corner, he reacted quickly, swept his legs and couldn't quite get there quick enough. If a keeper stops that it's an absolute worldie of a save.

[Midlands Yellow 4,486]

1 hour ago, shefcanary said:

I don't really understand why players not selected for the final Euro's squad are turning out with only 10 days to the start of a competition.  This match should be trying out tactical experiments to see if those in the final squad can hack it.  Southgate has lost it in my opinion.

Gareth knows best. 

[Nuff Said 5,668]

1 hour ago, shefcanary said:

Still leaves a good 17 players from final squad though, more than enough for a friendly.   If Ben comes on at right back well that proves Southgate hasn't a clue

Everyone knows he’s best in central midfield.

[Christoph Stiepermann 1,229]

Krul never seems to look as competent playing for Holland as he does for us, even when we're in the PL. I suspect Farke is just much better at organizing a defensive structure to limit unpredictable shots and difficult angles than De Boer is. Krul always seems so well positioned for us, not so much for Holland and I suspect it's down to coaching and organisation in front of him. 

[cambridgeshire canary 7,462]

And so Krul gets the ball kicked direcly at him and so he jumps out of the way to let it in the net

 

... Ok then

[NFN FC 1,142]

Congratulations Ben! 🎉

[NeymarSmith 136]

Here comes Godfrey!

 

I would not have ever put money on Ben getting a cap before max aarons or James maddison

Go on Ben Godfrey!

 

 

[Branston Pickle 4,003]

What position is he playing....

[Capt. Pants 4,711]

Jesus Ben nearly an OG

[cambridgeshire canary 7,462]

Hahaha good one Godfrey almost score an own goal with your very first touch for England

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,022]

6 minutes ago, NeymarSmith said:

Here comes Godfrey!

 

I would not have ever put money on Ben getting a cap before max aarons or James maddison

Go on Ben Godfrey!

 

 

Just as well as you'd have lost your money, Maddison's already been capped??

[NFN FC 1,142]

He's having a bit of a mare tbf 🙊

[Terminally Yellow 2,614]

In case anyone is wondering if we get any cash for Godfrey's appearance today...

[Capt. Pants 4,711]

7 minutes ago, NFN FC said:

He's having a bit of a mare tbf 🙊

Yes he is. Playing like a CB who's played most of the season at FB. Him and Coady a little bit all over the place.

TAA out of Euros.

[Ken Hairy 4,136]

Is Pickford really the best we've got?? 

[NFN FC 1,142]

Well, if that performance anything to go by, in the words of C3PO, we're doomed 

[cambridgeshire canary 7,462]

So Godfreys first ever match for England.. He almost scores an own goal and then goes and almost kills pickford.

 

Well, we all have to start somewhere