Considering they've picked 10 defenders and only 6 midfielders they have to be playing something like 5-3-2, though it seems they have ****ed that up by picking 6 full backs and only 4 centre backs.
Considering they've picked 10 defenders and only 6 midfielders they have to be playing something like 5-3-2, though it seems they have ****ed that up by picking 6 full backs and only 4 centre backs.
Shelvey is a thousand miles from meeting any definition of a World Class footballer. The fact that he is probably no worse than others in that squad shows how lacking in creativity we are likely to be.
Based on the friendlies it seems Walker will be played as the RCB.
Can imagine the side looking something like:
Pickford
Walker, Maguire, Stones
Trippier, Dier, Henderson, Rose
Alli, Sterling
Kane
Don't get the shelvey love in tbh. He is absolute bobbins
I don't agree.
He's had a really good season at Newcastle and has flair and vision which our other midfielders do not have.

Serious question because I haven't been watching them all season. Do you think Dier and Alli can flourish at this level? And is Dier good enough to be a an International playmaker?
Because that looks a pretty ordinary side, apart from Sterling and Kane. And Stones, maybe.
Serious question because I haven't been watching them all season. Do you think Dier and Alli can flourish at this level? And is Dier good enough to be a an International playmaker?
Because that looks a pretty ordinary side, apart from Sterling and Kane. And Stones, maybe.
There must be another Jonjo Shelvey then, because the one I'm thinking of would struggle to get in Iceland's squad
All about opinions though.
Serious question because I haven't been watching them all season. Do you think Dier and Alli can flourish at this level? And is Dier good enough to be a an International playmaker?
Because that looks a pretty ordinary side, apart from Sterling and Kane. And Stones, maybe.
Alli 100%, he's exceptional, mate. Don't believe the media narrative that he ain't been good. Contributed towards 31 goals in 50 games this season for us (scored 14, assisted 17). Just needs to be allowed the freedom by Southgate that Poch gives him.
Dier ain't a playmaker, he's a solid DM that can hit a decent pass. Problem is playing him with Henderson who offers nothing better or different to Dier. Play Dier with Loftus-Cheek or even drop Alli deeper and it'd look a much better CM pairing.
If I could pick the XI, I'd go with:
Pickford
Walker, Maguire, Stones, Rose
Sterling, Dier, RLC, Alli
Kane, Vardy
Think we'd be much better off with an attacking team but it won't happen, the selected squad implies it'll be the 3-4-2-1 formation.

Was motm. Against Chelski. On Sunday so. You must of missed that game I supposeThere must be another Jonjo Shelvey then, because the one I'm thinking of would struggle to get in Iceland's squad
All about opinions though.
Rose has been ****e this season - overweight and uninterested. With Delph and Young in I'm not sure we need a 3rd left back, but if we do, then Bertrand is very unlucky.No Bertrand? Funny as ****, he's better than both Young and Rose.
Depends whether Walker and Dier are in as Centre Backs.Considering they've picked 10 defenders and only 6 midfielders they have to be playing something like 5-3-2, though it seems they have ****ed that up by picking 6 full backs and only 4 centre backs.