sage Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Lots of criticism of Southgate's selections. What would everyone's first choice XI be for England, presuming everyone is fit but taking account of current playing time for clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 GK: Pope RB: Walker CB: Stones CB: Tomori LB: Chilwell CDM: Rice CM: Bellingham CM: Maddison RW: Saka ST: Kane LW: Foden/Rashford Good old 4-3-3 with one CDM like we used to play with McClaren. Tamworthram and RoyMac5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, roboto said: GK: Pope RB: Walker CB: Stones CB: Tomori LB: Chilwell CDM: Rice CM: Bellingham CM: Maddison RW: Saka ST: Kane LW: Foden/Rashford Good old 4-3-3 with one CDM like we used to play with McClaren. It's a decent side, I do wonder though if Bellingham plays that 5 or 10 yards further forward now, that makes it difficult to play Maddison with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 GK Ramsdale RB Walker CB Stones CB Tomori/Guehi LB Lewis DCM Rice CM Ward-Prowsr ACM Bellingham RW Foden CF Kane LW Grealish Grumpy Git 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Chillwell, Rice, Bellingham, Maddison, Saka, Kane, Rashford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, sage said: It's a decent side, I do wonder though if Bellingham plays that 5 or 10 yards further forward now, that makes it difficult to play Maddison with him Bellingham is playing well as a CAM at Real Madrid, but it doesn't mean he can't do the hard yards in a slightly deeper role that allows Maddison to attack. If we wanted to allow Bellingham to operate in his Real Madrid role, then I'd probably put Trent into his midfield position and use Maddison as an impact sub when needed. sage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrycav81 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Pickford walker stones dunk chilwell rice bellingham madison saka kane foden RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Can someone explain Maddison to me. I just don't see it. Grumpy Git 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Can someone explain Maddison to me. I just don't see it. Nor I, he's not in my XI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Based on form this season (with the exception of LB where we lack players who can stay fit): GK: Pope RB: Walker CB: Stones CB: Guehi LB: Shaw/Chilwell CM: Ward-Prowse CM: Rice AM: Bellingham RW: Saka LW: Gordon CF: Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Can someone explain Maddison to me. I just don't see it. Explain what? He's a very creative midfield player with a lot of end product who has had an amazing season at Spurs so far. Not sure what is not to see? FlyBritishMidland and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Andicis said: Explain what? He's a very creative midfield player with a lot of end product who has had an amazing season at Spurs so far. Not sure what is not to see? He seems like a lightweight. When things are going poorly, it's like he's notplaying. We'd lose way more than we'd gain by moving the best midfielder in the world out of position to accommodate Maddison. He's light years behind Bellingham and Foden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: He seems like a lightweight. When things are going poorly, it's like he's notplaying. We'd lose way more than we'd gain by moving the best midfielder in the world out of position to accommodate Maddison. He's light years behind Bellingham and Foden. He presses very well, takes a great set piece and is by far our most creative player. Bellingham can comfortably play box to box as his position, he did it for Dortmund in which he was also world class. Light years behind foden? That's just rubbish. He's far more productive. He's been arguably premier league player of the season for spurs. Premier ram and FlyBritishMidland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Chilwell, Rice, Bellingham, Foden, Gordon, Saka, Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, Andicis said: He presses very well, takes a great set piece and is by far our most creative player. Bellingham can comfortably play box to box as his position, he did it for Dortmund in which he was also world class. Light years behind foden? That's just rubbish. He's far more productive. He's been arguably premier league player of the season for spurs. I only asked. There's no need to be like that. How do you measure 'far more productive'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrycav81 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: He seems like a lightweight. When things are going poorly, it's like he's notplaying. We'd lose way more than we'd gain by moving the best midfielder in the world out of position to accommodate Maddison. He's light years behind Bellingham and Foden. I prefer Bellingham in midfield rather than the advanced midfield role, he’s an absolute beast and can get up and down no problem he’s like Gerrard but more skilful. If we play Bellingham in centre midfield I think it makes us more of an attacking team because if Southgate played him in the advanced role he’d more than likely have Henderson or Phillips with Rice, we’ve got that much attacking talent we don’t need 2 defensive midfielders. I’ve put Madison in advanced midfield role and Foden wide but I’d be fine with Foden playing advanced midfield. I think Madison is the better passer of the 2 but Foden is better at running at defenders he can also pick a pass. Unfortunately we haven’t got 2 Jude Bellingham’s as I think he’s currently the best player in the world in 2 positions, centre midfield and attacking midfield AndyinLiverpool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: I only asked. There's no need to be like that. How do you measure 'far more productive'? By goals and assists, key passes, big chances created. Maddison even has much better tackle statistics than Foden. In a worse side. AndyinLiverpool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 16 hours ago, sage said: Lots of criticism of Southgate's selections. What would everyone's first choice XI be for England, presuming everyone is fit but taking account of current playing time for clubs. Pickford, Walker, Stones, Dunk, Trippier, Rice, Bellingham, Maddison, Foden, Kane, Saka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 The defence for me would be the same as for most, though I might have Reece James in there, assuming he can be kept healthy. In midfield, the only conundrum is who plays alongside the incumbents? Bellingham is first name of the page and Rice isn't far behind, so I'd look at Ward-Prowse and Maddison as players in good form currently for the final slot. Upfront, Kane and Saka would have to start for me, though it's harder to complete the trio. Rashford frustrates me as his form is so patchy, but when he's on it, he's unplayable. Foden would be next in as things stand, though in fairness, Gordon may have usurped him in the pecking order by the end of the season. He looks on to be on a Bellingham-like arc and is very exciting. My right-here-right-now 11 would be: GK: Pope RB: James CB: Stones CB: Guehi LB: Chilwell CM: Ward-Prowse CM: Rice AM: Bellingham RW: Saka LW: Rashford CF: Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Thanks Comrade for formatting. Just a couple of changes for me. I’d love to see Palmer’s exuberance. I think he shows great talent and Bellingham has demonstrated that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough. The pace in this team would be exciting. GK: Pope RB: James CB: Stones CB: Guehi LB: Chilwell CM: Palmer CM: Rice AM: Bellingham RW: Saka LW: Foden CF: Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account.
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now