The future is bright for England in the middle of the park.I guess Konsa and Gomez are going because of their ability to play CB and full back. Surprised Branthwaite isn't going and astonished he hasn't taken Grealish. Shaw must be fit enough as well.
Buzzing for Wharton and Mainoo both going.
Agreed. Fair playNo-one can say Southgate has played it safe with this squad.
Dunk instead of Branthwaite and Toney ahead of Maddison are the two i’d question.
Toney maybe in for a pen
But cant get my head around how you take Dunk ahead of Branthwaite ![]()
I get that, but we're only talking about the last choice defender who is unlikely to get off the bench anyway. Guehi, Konsa, Walker and Gomez will all get game time before Dunk imo.
Injured I thinkSurprised he didn't make room for Maguire, not that I think he's a brilliant player, just that he's one of Southgate's shoe ins.
I hope you’re right cause i can see Southgate playing him ahead of them!
Even if thats the case surely taking Branthwaite makes more sense to get him experienced in the way tournament football is cause he surely has a massive future in an England shirt
Injured. Would’ve been a cert to start alongside Stones.Surprised he didn't make room for Maguire, not that I think he's a brilliant player, just that he's one of Southgate's shoe ins.
I think I’d go with this against Serbia IF Shaw is fit.
Pickford
Walker . Stones . Branthwaite . Shaw
Rice
Bellingham … Foden
Saka … Kane … Palmer
Agree with you but I’m massively surprised about Branthwaite dropping out. He’s been unlucky there.If that team performs it is absolutely outrageous.
Possibly the best England team of my lifetime, definitely filled with the most attacking talent.
Shocked and entirely impressed at Southgate, made some really tough calls I would not have expected from him.
He just needs to trust the team's talent and get them going forward.
Agree with you but I’m massively surprised about Branthwaite dropping out. He’s been unlucky there.
He’ll be at one of the top clubs very soon mate. Quality defender who’ll only get better. 22 later this month, his potential is huge.Didn't realise Branthwaite had gone. Surprised at that. A lot of hype around him.
I’ve not seen a lot of Wharton but impressed by this analysisI guess Konsa and Gomez are going because of their ability to play CB and full back. Surprised Branthwaite isn't going and astonished he hasn't taken Grealish. Shaw must be fit enough as well.
Buzzing for Wharton and Mainoo both going.