England EUROS squad

I think players like Graelish and Jordan Henderson are the ones who may miss out if there's a debate about who will make the cut.
Graelish has barely played all year, though he'd likely have had a great chance without the injury lay-off, and Henderson won't be kicking a ball for Liverpool till next season.
 
The right back issue will be hotly debated over the coming weeks precisely because it is worthy of debate. It's not like we have a choice between TAA and say, Stuart Parnaby. Our right back options play for the teams in 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th in the Premier League and the side currently top of La Liga. I would take TAA for his ability on the ball, but I would have big reservations about him defensively against the likes of France, Germany and the Netherlands. I've never particularly likes Kyle Walker, but he could (like TAA previously) win a Champions League later this month and has multiple PL titles. Reece James could also win the CL. Meanwhile Trippier, who has never let Southgate down, is on the verge of winning La Liga. Wan Bissaka doesn't even enter most people's calculations, but he is arguably the best of all at actually defending.

As stated, I would take TAA personally as his form has picked up massively in the past 6 weeks or so. I'd also take Walker and Trippier in a squad of 26, given these two can cover for CB and LB. But Southgate can't take everyone and should he decide to take only 2 RBs and leave TAA at home, I won't be calling him clueless as a result.

As for the OP mentioning Sancho, was there ever any doubt that he would make the squad but for injury? He's far and away our best right winger and one of the most accomplished 21 year olds in world football.
 
In my opinion Walker and Trippier are better all round players than TAA for the right back position, although I think we'll probably take all three. I think Reece James is probably ahead of him long term as well, although might miss out this time round.

Sancho would be a starter for me. Probably at the expense of Rashford, who is quite one dimensional. Sancho's link up play has improved dramatically at Dortmund - less of the "head down and run" style - and I think he'd impress playing alongside someone like Foden.

Whilst I don't think we'll automatically go 4-2-3-1 (except against "poorer" opposition) I'd love to see a front four of

Sancho----Foden----Sterling
------------Kane-------------
 
Corcaigh_the_Cat said:
I know they're not the best but by sitting deep are we helping them?
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Maybe not, but I get the impression Southgate sees a defensive set up the way forward to mitigate for whatever defensive flaws he sees with those at the back. Another reason TAA doesn't fit into that because he's a liability.
The issue I have with this is how it hinders our strengths at the moment, which is with our attacking players.
 
changingman said:
In my opinion Walker and Trippier are better all round players than TAA for the right back position, although I think we'll probably take all three. I think Reece James is probably ahead of him long term as well, although might miss out this time round.

Sancho would be a starter for me. Probably at the expense of Rashford, who is quite one dimensional. Sancho's link up play has improved dramatically at Dortmund - less of the "head down and run" style - and I think he'd impress playing alongside someone like Foden.

Whilst I don't think we'll automatically go 4-2-3-1 (except against "poorer" opposition) I'd love to see a front four of

Sancho----Foden----Sterling
------------Kane-------------
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similar but I'd play Rashford wide left, Rashford despite a few injury niggles has had better form this season than Sterling
 
changingman said:
In my opinion Walker and Trippier are better all round players than TAA for the right back position, although I think we'll probably take all three. I think Reece James is probably ahead of him long term as well, although might miss out this time round.

Sancho would be a starter for me. Probably at the expense of Rashford, who is quite one dimensional. Sancho's link up play has improved dramatically at Dortmund - less of the "head down and run" style - and I think he'd impress playing alongside someone like Foden.

Whilst I don't think we'll automatically go 4-2-3-1 (except against "poorer" opposition) I'd love to see a front four of

Sancho----Foden----Sterling
------------Kane-------------
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On the grounds that Sterling is in awful form and Foden has made the left wing berth his own at City, as well as Mount being outstanding for Chelsea, I'd have Foden left and Mount central in that front 4. That leaves Sterling and Rashford as great options from the bench.

According to transfermarket, Jadon Sancho has 49 goals and 59 assists in 123 appearances for Dortmund over the past 3 seasons. The lad is immense and an attacking 3 of Sancho-Mount-Foden could be unbelievable for England for the next 10 years. Fingers crossed.

Also, slightly off topic, but Mason Greenwood must also be in the squad as he's a genuine goal threat and natural heir to Kane's throne over the next few years.
 
BoroMart said:
similar but I'd play Rashford wide left, Rashford despite a few injury niggles has had better form this season than Sterling
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Yeah, it's an odd one isn't it. Both have played in very good sides this season but neither have been at their best. Think I'd probably go Rashford if we're sitting deep and countering but Sterling if we expect to have possession in the opposition half.

I do think the Croatia set up will be different to Czech Republic and Scotland. Croats have a very good team and a defeat in the first game would see a hysterical reaction from the media. Southgate may be happy with a point in that one and two wins in the others.
 
WilliamMunny said:
On the grounds that Sterling is in awful form and Foden has made the left wing berth his own at City, as well as Mount being outstanding for Chelsea, I'd have Foden left and Mount central in that front 4. That leaves Sterling and Rashford as great options from the bench.

According to transfermarket, Jadon Sancho has 49 goals and 59 assists in 123 appearances for Dortmund over the past 3 seasons. The lad is immense and an attacking 3 of Sancho-Mount-Foden could be unbelievable for England for the next 10 years. Fingers crossed.

Also, slightly off topic, but Mason Greenwood must also be in the squad as he's a genuine goal threat and natural heir to Kane's throne over the next few years.
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Agree on Greenwood - should definitely go but not sure he will. Central striker position will be his for years to come (at some point)

Mount has been exceptional for Chelsea but I'd want to see him in the friendlies to understand how he fits in with England. Tuchel's style of play is incredibly well defined and I'm not convinced that Southgate would be able to harness the same level of performance (see also Phillips and Bielsa).

It must be quite maddening trying to slot various players, all used to playing incredibly well-drilled tactical styles with their club sides into a coherent style for internationals (given the relative lack of preparation).
 
TeaCider said:
I think players like Graelish and Jordan Henderson are the ones who may miss out if there's a debate about who will make the cut.
Graelish has barely played all year, though he'd likely have had a great chance without the injury lay-off, and Henderson won't be kicking a ball for Liverpool till next season.
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I'd be quite disappointed if Grealish doesn't get a call up, and given the squad needs to be announced before the couple of friendlies we have at the beginning of June, it does look like he may miss out.
 
MFP said:
I'd be quite disappointed if Grealish doesn't get a call up, and given the squad needs to be announced before the couple of friendlies we have at the beginning of June, it does look like he may miss out.
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It depends what happens in the last 3 PL matches with him, I guess.
If he plays brilliantly he may get back in contention.

Plus there's a strong chance a lot of the England squad will arrive late to the training camp. because of the Champions League final.

Foden, Walker, Stones, Sterling, Chilwell, James and Mount are all probably going to miss the first friendly.
That's possibly 6 of the preferred starting 11.
We need other options, genuinely not sure who the back ups will be.
Excited to find out.
 
TeaCider said:
I think players like Graelish and Jordan Henderson are the ones who may miss out if there's a debate about who will make the cut.
Graelish has barely played all year, though he'd likely have had a great chance without the injury lay-off, and Henderson won't be kicking a ball for Liverpool till next season.
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Grealish would be in my starting 11 with Foden
 
Right back order in my opinion goes Kyle Walker > TAA > Trippier. Reece James is having a great season but I think this tournament might have come a bit too early for him.

People bang on about Walker's versatility but TAA could more than fill a hole on the right wing or the right side of a front 3 in an emergency.
 
TheYorkshireTerrier said:
Right back order in my opinion goes Kyle Walker > TAA > Trippier. Reece James is having a great season but I think this tournament might have come a bit too early for him.

People bang on about Walker's versatility but TAA could more than fill a hole on the right wing or the right side of a front 3 in an emergency.
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We use plenty of subs these days, no need to resort to anything so drastic
 
allied_assault said:
Grealish would be in my starting 11 with Foden
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Grealish on the left, Foden on the right?
I wouldn't mind seeing how that would work out, but I think Foden is probably best suited on the left, which would mean Grealish as an AM
 
BoroMart said:
similar but I'd play Rashford wide left, Rashford despite a few injury niggles has had better form this season than Sterling
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Assuming England play 4-3-3 that would be the front three I'd decide on too. With the attacking players England have Southgate must play with a front three either 3-4-3 or 4-3-3.
 
Grealish is a very good player, however he has been out injured for 3 months and doesn't really score many goals. He'd definitely be in my squad, but I'd use him as an impact sub rather than a starter. There are quite a few justifiably ahead of him in the pecking order and I'm not sure how well he would fit into a team that isn't built around him. That being said, if we are chasing a goal against a side sitting back, there are few better to run at players and open things up.
 
WilliamMunny said:
Grealish is a very good player, however he has been out injured for 3 months and doesn't really score many goals. He'd definitely be in my squad, but I'd use him as an impact sub rather than a starter. There are quite a few justifiably ahead of him in the pecking order and I'm not sure how well he would fit into a team that isn't built around him. That being said, if we are chasing a goal against a side sitting back, there are few better to run at players and open things up.
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Grealish is quality and runs with the ball better than anyone else. If playing three forwards England will need six players in the squad at least:

Kane/Calvert-Lewin
Sterling/Sancho
Rashford/Foden

Mount could play in midfield or in the front three. Does Grealish go as one of the extra three players in the squad? Where does that leave Mason Greenwood?
 
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