eddielewis Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Kernow said: Branthwaite out too by the looks of it, that’s staggering. He’s the kind of player who will be in the England squad for the next decade, give him some tournament experience instead of Lewis Dunk who has looked dreadful every time he’s played for England. That for me is only headscratcher for that reason you've made and maybe Trafford over Henderson to give him Senior tournament experience as the 3rd Goalie. I also am worried about our presence down the left with the lack of a true left footed wing back. Meaning as Shaw has not trained with boots on yet for me is too much of a gamble. Edited June 6 by eddielewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returning ram Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Having 26 as a squad list means we can gamble with Shaws fitness. Branthwaite seems strange to me, then I think how much have I actually seen him play and how much is the hype surrounding him that has influenced them thoughts. Southgate seems happy with what he has, sees them in training, was an England defender and I don't think he has picked Dunk for the giggles, so have to back his judgement. TigerTedd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 24 minutes ago, Carnero said: Branthwaite would be STARTING for me, never mind not even in the squad. Baffling. Me too. With what’s been chosen it looks like it’s going to be Stones and Guehi, but the defence looks incredibly weak. If Shaw can be fully fit, big if, then we might be OK at full back. We then have to hope that the likes of Rice, Wharton, Mainoo can provide enough of a shield to protect our weak point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Tomori should have been in there. Would slot in next to Stones in Maguire's absence. Reggie Greenwood, Old Spalding Ram and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 30 minutes ago, Rammy03 said: Tomori should have been in there. Would slot in next to Stones in Maguire's absence. Is he injured or not in favour with Southgate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 The only real miss is Maguire. He’s been such a huge player for England in the last three major tournaments and we knew exactly what we were getting with him and Stones at the back. We have to hope one of Guehi, Konsa or Dunk grabs their chance and runs with it. Everyone on social media foaming over Branthwaite is odd. Southgate will obviously want the most experienced defence possible and be more inclined to take chances on younger, less proven and more en vogue players further forward. Branthwaite is obviously a great prospect but he is also 21 and he is coming off his breakthrough year in the PL and a good year out on loan at PSV before that. It would be a gamble. He’s got another six tournament cycles to make his mark, let’s be honest. The focus should be on what we have and that’s a potentially very tantalising midfield and attack that should be able to cover for any loss of defensive strength. Rice, Foden, Bellingham, Saka and Kane are all coming off world-class level individual seasons and you have the likes of Wharton, Eze and Palmer who are all looking to make an impression. We should make the semis and from there anything can happen. Rammy03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Wharton and Eze both in. I reckon we're going full banzai mode. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spalding Ram Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I cant understand the Tomori situation. Serie A winner and runner up, proper defender, decent on the ball, pace to burn, I’ve always rated the lad. Southgate prefers Dunk! 🤔 Reggie Greenwood and RoyMac5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 7 minutes ago, Old Spalding Ram said: I cant understand the Tomori situation. Serie A winner and runner up, proper defender, decent on the ball, pace to burn, I’ve always rated the lad. Southgate prefers Dunk! 🤔 Even though I lived him at Derby I have to admit he has never flattered himself in an England shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Rammy03 said: Tomori should have been in there. Would slot in next to Stones in Maguire's absence. 13 minutes ago, Old Spalding Ram said: I cant understand the Tomori situation. Serie A winner and runner up, proper defender, decent on the ball, pace to burn, I’ve always rated the lad. Southgate prefers Dunk! 🤔 Genuine question how many time have you seen him play this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottingram Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I would probably have taken Branthwaite over Dunk but I doubt either would play at any point so doesn’t really matter. I don’t rate Dunk at all though so if we do end up with him playing I think we’re in bother. I might have been tempted to have Mitchell in the provisional and then final so theres less pressure on Shaw’s fitness but assume one of the right backs will shift over. Hopefully not Trippier. Grealish over Bowen too maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 hours ago, Rammy03 said: Tomori should have been in there. Would slot in next to Stones in Maguire's absence. Don't think the season just ended has been his best from what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spalding Ram Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 36 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Genuine question how many time have you seen him play this season? You got TNT Sports. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Branthwaite should have gone. Still a big issue at left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 The bookies odds look weird to me. Can we really be the favourites, when it seems like out squad is in such a transitional phase? Italy outside the top 5 favourites at 16/1 seems like they could be worth a punt. Croatia at 40/1 have they suddenly become that bad?? Scotland at 80/1 compared to the Czechs and Poland at 175/1. Has someone put drugs in their haggis? Rammy03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 hours ago, Old Spalding Ram said: I cant understand the Tomori situation. Serie A winner and runner up, proper defender, decent on the ball, pace to burn, I’ve always rated the lad. Southgate prefers Dunk! 🤔 Crap in the air, even in the Championship. Granted so is Guehi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) I've only seen a couple of highlight packages of Adam Wharton, but he looks mustard. Edited June 6 by DarkFruitsRam7 Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, Old Spalding Ram said: I cant understand the Tomori situation. Serie A winner and runner up, proper defender, decent on the ball, pace to burn, I’ve always rated the lad. Southgate prefers Dunk! 🤔 My boss is an AC Milan season ticket holder - up until this season he has been a huge fan of Tomori but he's had a shocker of a year. 'He plays without brain' was the latest frustration of someone who watches every time he takes to the pitch. It sounds like he was reliant on the form, consistency of Kjaer and he's no longer in-form, nor consistent and Tomori has followed suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 2 hours ago, Old Spalding Ram said: You got TNT Sports. 😉 Didn't ask what channels you had, asked how many games you've actually watched him play in this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Presumably all-out attack has to be the plan? Since our strengths seem to be the forwards and AMs rather than defence. Could be an interesting juxtaposition with Southgates natural caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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