by WestYorksRoyal »
26 Aug 2020 10:52
URZZZZ Real questionable squad from Southgate
Three right backs, no left backs
No Grealish who, on the balance of things probably deserves it
Think Antonio is unlucky to miss out given his post lockdown form. Ditto Tarkowski
Not sure I see the need to include all of Winks, Rice, Dier and Phillips, all too samey for me
Mourinho has been playing Dier at CB, so maybe that's part of the thinking.
Also, the DM role is a huge issue to right to get in a different players to look at. In 2021, we're likely to have a midfield 3 of Henderson, Foden and a DM who can help us play out and control possession.
Winks is the right "sort" of player but has the weakness that he's not actually that good and looks out of his depth at the top level. Rice looks good for West Ham but has never delivered for England. I think England would benefit hugely if he moved to Chelsea and played at a higher level.
Phillips is worth a look in the context.
Lack of LB is silly and concerning how it's Chilwell or nobody. Is Shaw injured too? What other options do we have?
I'd have picked Grealish, but we have a lot of competition for his role. He's behind Foden and Mount in my view.
Antonio is not cut out for international football. He is quick, strong and works hard but is nowhere near good enough technically, even allowing for his purple patch. If you look at our attacking options, he will never get ahead of Rashford, Sancho, Greenwood and Sterling.