England Senior National Team General Discussion Thread

Jordan Henderson at Ajax: 9 games (all starts) 1 win, 6 draws, 2 loses.

They have 4 games left though. Final game is the same weekend as the final PL fixtures.

 

Me too. I think he'll get more of a look in than in 2022, but unfortunately not in his best position.

 

I would pick Foden, Stones and Rice ahead of him, but I haven't seen his recent games.

 

Bit worried about Stones. I think we'll be lucky to have him in the squad this summer given how bad his injury troubles have been this season and even if we manage to get him on the plane it feels quite likely he'll pick up an injury during the tournament.

 

And Guehi will liekly only just be back as well and I’m not particularly convinced by him anyway. Still he is better than Dunk who Stones and/ Guehi was ruled out would likely be in the squad.

 

Ghuei is easily our second best defender. He's a modern day centreback

 

If John Stones is only going to be playing at half-cock this summer because of his ongoing injury issues, then we're going to need someone with a bit of pace, like Marc Guehi, playing alongside him even more.

 

Southgate is not gong to drop Maguire for Guehi. If Stones struggles in the first couple of matches it will be him that gets dropped.

 

We were in the west press box (among Coventry fans) so amid the din after the equaliser and anticipation of ET, the booing of Rashford wasn't as audible as on TV. Relationship between player and matchgoers is broken. In the interests of all parties he goes in the summer. #mufc

— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 22, 2024

 

La commission des compétitions pour les équipes nationales de l'UEFA s'est prononcée à une très courte majorité pour un élargissement de 23 à 26 joueurs par pays pour le prochain Euro. Mais c'est le comité exécutif de l'instance européenne qui va trancher https://t.co/XvyLh4SulG pic.twitter.com/BSRecMsvcs

— L'ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) April 22, 2024

🚨🚨| UEFA's National Team Competitions Committee has voted by a narrow majority to increase the number of players per country from 23 to 26 for the EURO’s.

25 player squads are also a possibility.

Decision will now be taken by the UEFA Executive Committee.

(Via: L’Équipe) pic.twitter.com/Gqi1JxFmnD

— Hungarian Football Xtra (@HunFootballXtra) April 22, 2024

Reports suggest they might choose 24 or 25 players instead. France and Germany both voted for 23. The FA presumably voted for 26 as did Italy and the Netherlands.

 

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/fo...rdan-pickford-england-euro-2024-b1153080.html
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/foo...nini-England-Phil-Foden-Bukayo-Saka-Euro-2024

 

Middlesbrough vs Leeds is a cracking game.

 

Archie Gray's been excellent again.

 

Excl: #england and #Scotland set to be give chance to name 26 players for this summer’s Euros, after key UEFA vote today to increase squad limit from 23. Big boost for both with major injury problems. Still has to be ratified by Exco in coming days, but that’s a rubber stamp.

— Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) April 22, 2024

 

Fikayo Tomori scored for AC Milan tonight (And played the entire 90)

 

Excl: #england and #Scotland to be given chance to name 26 players for Euros after key UEFA vote today to increase squad limit from 23. Big boost for both with major injury problems. Still has to be rubber stamped by Exco in coming days. Full report.https://t.co/V0EdXar2pk

— Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) April 22, 2024

27 goals & 12 assists in all competitions this season.

Ollie Watkins is easily the best performing striker in the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/Czeg906j0S

— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) April 22, 2024

OFFICIAL: Jude Bellingham wins the 2024 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award! ✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/qWiI1Xhhgq

— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) April 22, 2024

Congratulations to former #ThreeLions players @JohnTerry26 and Andy Cole on being inducted into the #PLHallOfFame! 👏 pic.twitter.com/EtaqPdQq4i

— England (@England) April 22, 2024

 

https://onefootball.com/en/news/he-...t-could-be-in-for-big-disappointment-39388296
Alan Shearer says a 26 man squad is what might save Trent’s place and that if it was 23 he wouldn’t make it.

 

Happy st George's day

 

Showing us once again why he was such an abject failure in his short spell as a manager.

 

🗣️Eddie Howe. #NUFC

'We're trying to get as many players fit to make the difference for us. I think there are some fake stories out there about who is training and who isn't. None will be back for tomorrow, but we're hoping one or two come back before the end of the season. We… https://t.co/FJNNkoZo3X

— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) April 23, 2024

🚨As expected, UEFA set to permit squad increase from traditional 23 man size. Major support from nations for larger squad amid player welfare issues. https://t.co/EoywnY5alv

— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel81_DM) April 23, 2024

 

Arsenal and Manchester United have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, 22, but face competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus. (Football Insider)

Manchester United have made Everton and England Under-21s defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, a top target for this summer and want to agree an early deal. (Football Insider)

Top kid Shea Lacey is set to get a game at Manchester United by the end of the season. (The Sun)

Fabio Capello claims "fear" could end England's Euro 2024 dream - as he identified Jordan Pickford as the weakest link. (The Sun)

Jude Bellingham is already destined to become one of Real Madrid's all-time greats, according to Raul. (Daily Mirror)

Fabio Capello is concerned that England's habit of freezing on the big stage could come back to haunt them again during this summer's European Championships. (Daily Mirror)

Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Birmingham are tracking Valencia forward Declan Frith. (Evening Standard)

 

I've not watched it yet but everyone seems to be saying this is really good. A lot of praise being heaped on Gordon for his attitude and how he comes across.

 

The treatment Rashford gets by the media is a disgrace.

Coventry players staggered by how poor Rashford was during the semi-final #mufc https://t.co/v2ZpdVlxjn

— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 23, 2024

 

It feels like there is some reason why they seem to all hate him. Way more than any other player. Even Sterling at his most attacked seem to get this level of personal criticism from many of them - and it’s not just from the tabloid/click looking journalists either - subscription covered ones are just as negative.

Luckhurst is open in personally disliking players for non footballing reasons - he pretty much admitted he dislikes Mason Mount for not giving him an interview.

#MUFC #SUFC

Team news ahead of the Sheffield United game.

'We had a problem with Alejandro Garnacho - that's why we took him off - but I think he will be fine.'

Scott McTominay will be assessed, but he is 'really doubtful'. Marcus Rashford is in a similar situation.

Bruno…

— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) April 23, 2024

 

This fella seems to be a particular knobhead.

I'd love Rashford to get a fresh start at a new club, but the wages he's on it seems unlikely United would be able to find a new suitor.