Posted October 9, 201410 yr A strong England U20 side played Germany today, and won. The biggest shock, however, has to be Kwame Thomas in the starting line-up with Callum Robinson and Chuba Akpom - both of who are hyped as wonderkids. He has been picked over some fairly substantial competition, i.e. Izzy Brown, James Wilson, Adam Armstrong, Devante Cole, Adam Campbell and Mason Bennett to name a few. Yet, he hasn't been anywhere near our first-team squad - I can't be the only one that finds that strange. Any ideas?
October 9, 201410 yr A strong England U20 side played Germany today, and won. The biggest shock, however, has to be Kwame Thomas in the starting line-up with Callum Robinson and Chuba Akpom - both of who are hyped as wonderkids. He has been picked over some fairly substantial competition, i.e. Izzy Brown, James Wilson, Adam Armstrong, Devante Cole, Adam Campbell and Mason Bennett to name a few. Yet, he hasn't been anywhere near our first-team squad - I can't be the only one that finds that strange. Any ideas? It was only a friendly, so maybe they thought they'd start him to see how he plays? Nothing to get too hyped up about I'm sure! David Nugent played for England once. Do you (or anyone) know how he played?
October 9, 201410 yr Author It was only a friendly, so maybe they thought they'd start him to see how he plays? Nothing to get too hyped up about I'm sure! David Nugent played for England once. Do you (or anyone) know how he played? There's been so very little about the game, I almost forgot it was played. I wasn't over-hyping, more curious. He's one of the older U20 players too. So, if it was an experiment I would expect the younger lads to have got on. It just seems strange, t'is all.
October 10, 201410 yr A strong England U20 side played Germany today, and won. The biggest shock, however, has to be Kwame Thomas in the starting line-up with Callum Robinson and Chuba Akpom - both of who are hyped as wonderkids. He has been picked over some fairly substantial competition, i.e. Izzy Brown, James Wilson, Adam Armstrong, Devante Cole, Adam Campbell and Mason Bennett to name a few. Yet, he hasn't been anywhere near our first-team squad - I can't be the only one that finds that strange. Any ideas? He played some game time last season I think against Ipswich away. Hes only young and maybe as a central striker Martin staying fully fit has meant hes never been needed.
October 10, 201410 yr So how good is he? All the hype has surrounded Bennett over the last 2/3 years but might Thomas turn out to be the better long term bet?
October 10, 201410 yr He certainly doesn't look as much as a unit as Martin, and to play that position, you do need to be fairly strong to hold the ball up. I think if we're likely to see anyone from our set up likely to play that role it would be Zanzala but he's about 17/18.
October 10, 201410 yr Someone needs to inform Stevie Mac that we have this lad on our books. Who? What lad is that?
October 10, 201410 yr He certainly doesn't look as much as a unit as Martin, and to play that position, you do need to be fairly strong to hold the ball up. I think if we're likely to see anyone from our set up likely to play that role it would be Zanzala but he's about 17/18. He is so young that he has time to bulk himself! Good target man rearely is under 25. Usually nearer 30, when they are at their best.
October 10, 201410 yr He certainly doesn't look as much as a unit as Martin, and to play that position, you do need to be fairly strong to hold the ball up. I think if we're likely to see anyone from our set up likely to play that role it would be Zanzala but he's about 17/18. Isn't he liek 6'2 or am I imagining things?
October 10, 201410 yr What about Shaq Mc Donald is he any cop ? He's a cracking finisher on the new Fifa. Just saying. Sorry not totally relevant haha
October 11, 201410 yr Hasn't Thomas been on our subs bench this season already, and last season as well I think?
October 11, 201410 yr Just looked, he was on the bench at Blackburn because Best couldn't play against his parent club. I think McClaren knows who he is!
October 11, 201410 yr He certainly doesn't look as much as a unit as Martin, and to play that position, you do need to be fairly strong to hold the ball up. I think if we're likely to see anyone from our set up likely to play that role it would be Zanzala but he's about 17/18. I think hes pretty tall and muscular , not as tubby as Martin. Different sort of player obviously not as good as Martin but time still on his side.
October 12, 201410 yr I think hes pretty, tall and muscular , not as tubby as Martin. Different sort of player obviously not as good as Martin but time still on his side.Someone's a fan.
October 12, 201410 yr Out of all the youth.... Think Charles Vernham will be the next decent prospect to step up
October 12, 201410 yr Seen him play on two occasions and not been impressed on either. Obviously people, who's opinion counts far more than mine,have seen something they like.
October 13, 201410 yr I've have watched just few games and Vernam has been stand-out player in each occasion. But maybe he knew I was watching and tried his best?
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