comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 13 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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The amount of talent in your squad is incredible. I would love to see Southgate take the shackles off but can't see it.

Tough one, ive always been a big fan of both ever since they came on the scene. But i think Foden edges it, im with G.Neville i think hes a generational talent.

I don’t really see it as a comparable much anymore tbh, they don’t play similar roles that often.

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.

Both cracking players, but Foden all day long for me. Special talent.

comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it?

comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it? Trent hasn’t proven he’s a good midfielder.

comment by Robbing Hoody - I taught Szoboszlai how to cushion half volleys (U6374)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it?
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IMO.

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 7 seconds ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it? Trent hasn’t proven he’s a good midfielder.
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IIRC Southgate certainly seems enthusiastic about playing him there these days.

Well he’s played him there twice, ever, if that’s what you mean.

comment by Robbing Hoody - I taught Szoboszlai how to cushion half volleys (U6374)
posted 9 seconds ago
Well he’s played him there twice, ever, if that’s what you mean.
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Where else has he played him recently?

When he plays him he only plays him in midfield iirc. Been a long time since I seen TAA at RB for England. Must have been years ago and it was very shortlived as it didn't work very well. Going off memory here though, so if it's wrong then my bad.

comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robbing Hoody - I taught Szoboszlai how to cushion half volleys (U6374)
posted 9 seconds ago
Well he’s played him there twice, ever, if that’s what you mean.
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Where else has he played him recently?
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Nowhere, but I’m not sure him being played there against Malta and Macedonia, where he got booked in subbed, is a great indicator for what Southgate will start in a European Championship game.

comment by Robbing Hoody - I taught Szoboszlai how to cushion half volleys (U6374)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robbing Hoody - I taught Szoboszlai how to cushion half volleys (U6374)
posted 9 seconds ago
Well he’s played him there twice, ever, if that’s what you mean.
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Where else has he played him recently?
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Nowhere, but I’m not sure him being played there against Malta and Macedonia, where he got booked in subbed, is a great indicator for what Southgate will start in a European Championship game.
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Fair point, but I wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/12016/12902350/trent-alexander-arnold-gives-england-something-different-in-midfield-says-gareth-southgate-after-malta-win

Also gave him number 10 shirt for those games.

I guess I'm pushing this because I've always been in the TAA in midfield camp . Wonder if Klopp's successor will do it?

comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 7 seconds ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it? Trent hasn’t proven he’s a good midfielder.
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IIRC Southgate certainly seems enthusiastic about playing him there these days.
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He played there twice when Bellingham was injured and was crap.

Foden and Saka are very different. Foden has exceptional body control, and he is great on the ball. Makes him so dangerous in tight spaces. Saka is far more intelligent and is involved in the game more. He is unique with small touches, link up play that makes him just as comparable to De Bruyne as a winger. Saka's goal involvement stats are only behind Bruno Fernandes and Odegaard this season!

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 7 seconds ago
comment by Stone Cold Mamba (U1282)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 11 minutes ago
I doubt it, I expect Trent will be on the bench.
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Still our best midfield.
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Is it? Trent hasn’t proven he’s a good midfielder.
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IIRC Southgate certainly seems enthusiastic about playing him there these days.
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He played there twice when Bellingham was injured and was crap.
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I thought he was great. Media universe seemed to agree. I know media don't count for much though.

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 2 minutes ago
Foden and Saka are very different. Foden has exceptional body control, and he is great on the ball. Makes him so dangerous in tight spaces. Saka is far more intelligent and is involved in the game more. He is unique with small touches, link up play that makes him just as comparable to De Bruyne as a winger. Saka's goal involvement stats are only behind Bruno Fernandes and Odegaard this season!
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Is that stat right?

Both great players. Have to wonder how good Foden might look in a worse side. When Saka broke into the Arsenal first team we were pretty average to put it kindly but he really lifted the faultering attack.

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 2 minutes ago
Foden and Saka are very different. Foden has exceptional body control, and he is great on the ball. Makes him so dangerous in tight spaces. Saka is far more intelligent and is involved in the game more. He is unique with small touches, link up play that makes him just as comparable to De Bruyne as a winger. Saka's goal involvement stats are only behind Bruno Fernandes and Odegaard this season!
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Is that stat right?

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No

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 33 seconds ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 2 minutes ago
Foden and Saka are very different. Foden has exceptional body control, and he is great on the ball. Makes him so dangerous in tight spaces. Saka is far more intelligent and is involved in the game more. He is unique with small touches, link up play that makes him just as comparable to De Bruyne as a winger. Saka's goal involvement stats are only behind Bruno Fernandes and Odegaard this season!
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Is that stat right?

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https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/leagues/47/stats/season/20720/players/total_att_assist

He showed some pieces of real quality but overall was pretty crap as a midfielder. He just doesn’t look as comfortable starting in those congested midfield areas as he does stepping into midfield like he does for Liverpool.

Given he’ll likely miss the next internationals it looks unlikely he’ll be starting at the Euros in midfield.

My starting team would be:

Pickford
Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw
Rice, Trent
Saka, Bellingham, Foden
Kane

Quite a few good attacking players won’t even make the squad. Bowen? Maddison? Palmer? Sterling? Gordon? Solanke?

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 2 minutes ago
Foden and Saka are very different. Foden has exceptional body control, and he is great on the ball. Makes him so dangerous in tight spaces. Saka is far more intelligent and is involved in the game more. He is unique with small touches, link up play that makes him just as comparable to De Bruyne as a winger. Saka's goal involvement stats are only behind Bruno Fernandes and Odegaard this season!
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Is that stat right?

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Doesn't sound right, especially Bruno having all those goal involvements. United haven't scored too many this season, but I guess it's within the realms of possibility.