If England could produce just one top quality CM they might actually win something. They have quality and youth in pretty much every area, but CM is very meh. I mean Bobby Sands is tidy and talented n all, but he’s hardly Modric or Xavi.
If England could produce just one top quality CM they might actually win something. They have quality and youth in pretty much every area, but CM is very meh. I mean Bobby Sands is tidy and talented n all, but he’s hardly Modric or Xavi.
I don't think it matters as much at international level tbh. As long as there is respect, harmony and camaraderie, the quality--if you have enough of it--will do the rest, imo.I can see England winning honors in next decade if they manage to find the right manager!
He's gotta stop picking Dier and Henderson in midfield though - neither of those cats can pass the ball forwards. England had a really dynamic and diverse forward line last night and the biggest issue they had is in midfield as Henderson and Alli were both infuriatingly behind play at times. Barkley hasn't had a great season performance-wise but he was England's best midfielder because he's actually capable of dribbling and passing forward!I don't think it matters as much at international level tbh. As long as there is respect, harmony and camaraderie, the quality--if you have enough of it--will do the rest, imo.
He's gotta stop picking Dier and Henderson in midfield though - neither of those cats can pass the ball forwards. England had a really dynamic and diverse forward line last night and the biggest issue they had is in midfield as Henderson and Alli were both infuriatingly behind play at times. Barkley hasn't had a great season performance-wise but he was England's best midfielder because he's actually capable of dribbling and passing forward!
Need more creativity in the middle of the park IMO, it's all shunted into the forward areas but a good team will shut that off if the ball can't get to them quick enough.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Ox has struggled in his return from injury so far yet Southgate picks him for the squad?
Leaving out Walker for Wan Bissaka is sus as well imo.
Also how is Lingaard still in there? Has he got pictures of Southgate ffs? Can’t remember the last time he scored or even assisted.
What are your thoughts on the in house Xavi-Iniesta hybrid known as Harry Winks.
What are your thoughts on the in house Xavi-Iniesta hybrid known as Harry Winks.