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Post by socrates on Nov 21, 2022 7:43:38 GMT
With the England squad being announced today and the World Cup kicking off in 10 days timeI thought I would kick us off a thread. I am hopeful rather than confident going into this one. It will be interesting to see if Southgate goes with players in form vs players that he trusts. This would be my stab at who I think Southgate will pick in the first game vs Iran. Pickford Trippier Maguire Stones Shaw Bellingham Rice Mount Saka Kane Sterling I really hope this is the tournament where Foden comes alive. He is such a good footballer. Edit.. Here is your England World Cup Squad... Going by reports of leaked starting 11 we could he having a BOOM! I’ll be surprised if he changes from the 3 at the back wingbacks formation. He hasn’t t used 4 at the back in almost a year.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 21, 2022 7:59:01 GMT
Going by reports of leaked starting 11 we could he having a BOOM! I’ll be surprised if he changes from the 3 at the back wingbacks formation. He hasn’t t used 4 at the back in almost a year. But we've only won 2 out of last 8 games in a 12 month period.
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Post by pirate on Nov 21, 2022 8:37:41 GMT
Should be a place in the starting XI for Phil Foden.
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Post by dudelebowski on Nov 21, 2022 8:47:27 GMT
Should be a place in the starting XI for Phil Foden. Still early days but funny thing with ol’ Phil, even when we’ve been firing on all cylinders he’s still never really replicated his Man City levels in an England shirt. But I agree he’d still get in my England side, what a talent to bring on though.
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Post by rememberhalifax on Nov 21, 2022 9:04:05 GMT
Would be inclined to play Rashford who is back to his best, his pace would be too much for Iranians.
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Post by socrates on Nov 21, 2022 9:16:40 GMT
I’ll be surprised if he changes from the 3 at the back wingbacks formation. He hasn’t t used 4 at the back in almost a year. But we've only won 2 out of last 8 games in a 12 month period. Don’t get me wrong I hope we are 4-3-3 / 4231 I much prefer that. Just thought he would have used it in the last 8 games when he knew what the draw is.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 21, 2022 9:29:06 GMT
Should be a place in the starting XI for Phil Foden. I think he has the potential to be the best English player ever. A footballer's footballer.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 21, 2022 9:34:47 GMT
Should be a place in the starting XI for Phil Foden. Still early days but funny thing with ol’ Phil, even when we’ve been firing on all cylinders he’s still never really replicated his Man City levels in an England shirt. But I agree he’d still get in my England side, what a talent to bring on though. He's class. Doesn't seem to quite fit in up until now for whatever reason. Hits weird as he would walk in to some better teams than ours.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Nov 21, 2022 11:28:36 GMT
17 England fans arrested last night for singing "get your face out for the lads" to a Qatari waitress. If you are not going to respect local laws then expect to be punished. I know it’s been done to death but the WC should never have taken place there. I read, earlier today, that as few as 5k have travelled from here and i think around 9k from Europe. The correspondent said it was a scarcity to see a European face
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Post by baggins on Nov 21, 2022 11:42:47 GMT
17 England fans arrested last night for singing "get your face out for the lads" to a Qatari waitress. If you are not going to respect local laws then expect to be punished. I know it’s been done to death but the WC should never have taken place there. I read, earlier today, that as few as 5k have travelled from here and i think around 9k from Europe. The correspondent said it was a scarcity to see a European face To be fair, to my post, that was a joke I read. I don't agree with their laws, I wouldn't want our laws imposed on them or vice versa but I think if like the majority in the UK and much of Europe, don't agree, then you shouldn't attend. Fans or National Teams. That's just my view.
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Post by Claremont Gas on Nov 21, 2022 11:46:52 GMT
Will be surprised if England qualify from their Group ....
Hopefully I'm wrong and we start with a win but would not be surprised to see us struggle in the heat and grind out a draw with Iran and Wales and then anything goes against USA?
As usual the Welsh taking over everything WC related ....
" EW we thinx they all fabblass" -
Do one for Gods sake!!
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Nov 21, 2022 11:49:16 GMT
If you are not going to respect local laws then expect to be punished. I know it’s been done to death but the WC should never have taken place there. I read, earlier today, that as few as 5k have travelled from here and i think around 9k from Europe. The correspondent said it was a scarcity to see a European face To be fair, to my post, that was a joke I read. I don't agree with their laws, I wouldn't want our laws imposed on them or vice versa but I think if like the majority in the UK and much of Europe, don't agree, then you shouldn't attend. Fans or National Teams. That's just my view. Completely agree old bean. A bit worried that things could get silly though as it’s obvious that no Middle Eastern country will progress and that more European and South American fans will turn up. Have read that there has already been an incident where too many were packed into a small place. Just a daft decision by the powers that be
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Nov 21, 2022 11:56:07 GMT
Wasn’t interested in the build up. But that happens. Thought I’d get into it when games started but I watched the first 10 minutes and still can’t get excited. Not sure I am ever going to be bothered this time around. I feel a bit sad as I usually love a good World Cup. Same for me, put the game on, but after 15 minutes it was just background noise while I did other things. FIFA certainly know how to ruin one of the world's biggest sporting events.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Nov 21, 2022 11:59:03 GMT
Wasn’t interested in the build up. But that happens. Thought I’d get into it when games started but I watched the first 10 minutes and still can’t get excited. Not sure I am ever going to be bothered this time around. I feel a bit sad as I usually love a good World Cup. Same for me, put the game on, but after 15 minutes it was just background noise while I did other things. FIFA certainly know how to ruin one of the world's biggest sporting events. They Beeb never showed the opening ceremony, for once i have to say they got it right
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Post by baggins on Nov 21, 2022 12:01:47 GMT
Wasn’t interested in the build up. But that happens. Thought I’d get into it when games started but I watched the first 10 minutes and still can’t get excited. Not sure I am ever going to be bothered this time around. I feel a bit sad as I usually love a good World Cup. Same for me, put the game on, but after 15 minutes it was just background noise while I did other things. FIFA certainly know how to ruin one of the world's biggest sporting events. At the moment it holds as much excitement as a Premiership Match.
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Post by eric on Nov 21, 2022 12:27:44 GMT
When Foden’s career ends I hope we’re not all saying “what a talent - how the hell did he only get 50 caps” like we said with Glenn Hoddle and other talents from the 70’s.
There should be a place him in the team for him, best talent of our generation being wasted when we should be building around him.
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Post by baggins on Nov 21, 2022 12:49:41 GMT
When Foden’s career ends I hope we’re not all saying “what a talent - how the hell did he only get 50 caps” like we said with Glenn Hoddle and other talents from the 70’s. There should be a place him in the team for him, best talent of our generation being wasted when we should be building around him. Strange how we see players differently as I never rated Hoddle.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Nov 21, 2022 13:06:26 GMT
Is it just me or is this years shirt awful?
Far cry from the 96/98 shirts.
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Post by Big Jock on Nov 21, 2022 13:08:07 GMT
‘Mon th lions 🦁🦁🦁
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Post by clockendgas on Nov 21, 2022 13:37:38 GMT
Ah bisto!!
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