Hope the media rip Southgate a new one. Been dreadful.

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted about a minute ago
Hope the media rip Southgate a new one. Been dreadful.
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They always do rip Southgate a new one tbf. And he often deserves it

Wow - England are bad

That was shocking after taking the lead

England showing why Palmer's gunna be their tournament MVP for the next 10+ years.

It might just be an England thing (like the Spursy virus), but Palmer's calmness & composure will make him stand out SOOOOOOO much in this kit!

I’m trying to think of an England player who played well

Southgate is political - Palmer has to wait because he's the new boy, so slop starts and comes off bench before him.

I am quite glad Palmer isn't going to be associated with England when they play this badly tbh.

Bellingham worst player for me.

comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 2 minutes ago
Bellingham worst player for me.
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Needs to play 8

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted less than a minute ago
Southgate is political - Palmer has to wait because he's the new boy, so slop starts and comes off bench before him.

I am quite glad Palmer isn't going to be associated with England when they play this badly tbh.
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To be fair, Bowen played really well when he came on against Serbia. He’s probably first choice sub for Saka. Eze or Gordon on the left for Foden. Trouble is, I think Southgate is scared to take off Bellingham. But Bellingham was awful today.

He can then make bursting runs from deep

comment by BlueJ2 (U4630)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted less than a minute ago
Southgate is political - Palmer has to wait because he's the new boy, so slop starts and comes off bench before him.

I am quite glad Palmer isn't going to be associated with England when they play this badly tbh.
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To be fair, Bowen played really well when he came on against Serbia. He’s probably first choice sub for Saka. Eze or Gordon on the left for Foden. Trouble is, I think Southgate is scared to take off Bellingham. But Bellingham was awful today.
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But if Soutgate can't see that Palmer is an X Factor player he must be football dumb. He is without doubt the player you bring on if you need to turn a game

Bell8ngham is the best number 8 in the England squad and Foden is just as good a 10 as Bellingham.

That will give us so much more balance and allow Palmer to be the natural back up to Foden.

Gordon Kane Sakha

Foden

Rice Bellingham

Trippier/Shaw Guehi Stones Walker/ TAA

Palace gonna get some bids for Guehi

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 5 minutes ago
Gordon Kane Sakha

Foden

Rice Bellingham

Trippier/Shaw Guehi Stones Walker/ TAA
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I’d like to see Southgate try this at least, but he’s just so conservative. Much more likely to stick another defensive midfield player in there and shunt Foden back out left. I can see him playing for a draw, even against Slovenia

Listening to Southgate just then. I think that's the end of the TAA midfield experiment

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted less than a minute ago
Listening to Southgate just then. I think that's the end of the TAA midfield experiment
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We can only hope

I know Bellingham is versatile but I still don’t like the idea of him as an 8 knowing he is literally probably the most in form no.10 / forward in the world right now.

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 2 minutes ago
Listening to Southgate just then. I think that's the end of the TAA midfield experiment
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I think he'll play Mainoo there v Slovenia.

Don't see him playing Bellingham and Rice as a double pivot

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 2 minutes ago
Listening to Southgate just then. I think that's the end of the TAA midfield experiment
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I think he'll play Mainoo there v Slovenia.

Don't see him playing Bellingham and Rice as a double pivot
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Plus side is Palmer will be rested for the season starting

comment by Our Bald Manager > Yours (U1641)
posted 2 minutes ago
I know Bellingham is versatile but I still don’t like the idea of him as an 8 knowing he is literally probably the most in form no.10 / forward in the world right now.
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I would argue Foden just as in form

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by Our Bald Manager > Yours (U1641)
posted 2 minutes ago
I know Bellingham is versatile but I still don’t like the idea of him as an 8 knowing he is literally probably the most in form no.10 / forward in the world right now.
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I would argue Foden just as in form
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I agree. Both great players, and you’ve got to choose who is going to be #10 because they can’t both play there. But clearly shunting Foden out left isn’t working, so he’s should either drop Foden (for Gordon or Eze), or pull Bellingham back to an 8 and play Foden in the middle.

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 2 minutes ago
Listening to Southgate just then. I think that's the end of the TAA midfield experiment
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I think he'll play Mainoo there v Slovenia.

Don't see him playing Bellingham and Rice as a double pivot
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Plus side is Palmer will be rested for the season starting
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Haha very true, only see Palmer coming on if we're heading for penalties