So who starts in Russia between the sticks.
For me we can disregard Butland. How can England take a player who will be relegated, who has conceded so many?
It’s a straight up fight between Pope and Pickford , using goals conceded then Pop is in pole position, but what does the manager want from his keeper.
If Pope doesn’t start 2/3 of remaining friendly games then surely Pickford is the man.
Butland, Pickford or Pope.
posted on 24/3/18
Pickford for me although he will need more games for England before the World Cup as he looked very nervous when the ball was knocked back to him last night.
You can point to goals conceded or even a lack thereof but that doesn't tell you anything. How many should have been saved that weren't? Burnley are a very defensive team and therefore unlikely to concede as many. Remember Heaton was getting call ups before his injury. Butland is a good keeper but I think Pickford can develop into a top one.
posted on 24/3/18
Need to work out a few routines for Walker or he will look like a spare part as a RCB
He can advance a lot so the forwards need to come short ,for one twos,or go wide to make space, needs plenty of options
Hes also going to get shooting opportunities so he has to improve there
posted on 24/3/18
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posted on 24/3/18
Surely he won’t put his trust in a player in the bottom three so Hart (will be at end of season) And Butland are out of equation.
posted on 24/3/18
Before this season I reckon most would have wanted Butland. Stoke then go on to have their worst season in recent memory
For Everton Pickford has been the one saving grace in an abysmal defence.
Pope has been very solid in a defensive side (4-4-f**king-2) but I feel would need to be long term #1 at club level
Hart has been taking lessons from mignolet, has had his chance and should have been binned after Euro 2016 which would have given us 2 years to find a new first choice keeper. I used to like the guy but now cannot watch/listen to him. Cr@p tattoos as well and just seems supremely arrogant.
Pickford, Butland and Hart will go to the WC. I think if Southgate were serious about dropping Hart then he would not have called up 4 keepers.
posted on 25/3/18
Let’s pray Pope does well and Hart is left
posted on 25/3/18
Would have Hart there as 3rd choice. Pope can stay at home
posted on 25/3/18
comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 10 minutes ago
Would have Hart there as 3rd choice. Pope can stay at home
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Personally I would say the opposite, it’s down to Southgate. But Hart looks devoid of confidence and a mistake waiting to happen.
posted on 25/3/18
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 10 minutes ago
Would have Hart there as 3rd choice. Pope can stay at home
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Personally I would say the opposite, it’s down to Southgate. But Hart looks devoid of confidence and a mistake waiting to happen.
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As 3rd choice it’s highly unlikely that he’d need to play. His tournament experience could be useful though, which is why I’d have him in the squad.
posted on 25/3/18
comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Ledders the King - Football Manager Legend (U20121)
posted 10 minutes ago
Would have Hart there as 3rd choice. Pope can stay at home
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Personally I would say the opposite, it’s down to Southgate. But Hart looks devoid of confidence and a mistake waiting to happen.
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As 3rd choice it’s highly unlikely that he’d need to play. His tournament experience could be useful though, which is why I’d have him in the squad.
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Fair point.