England Senior National Team General Discussion Thread

Probably but Moyes wouldn't be in for him if he didn't think there was anything left.

 

Delap looks an upgrade on Kane.

Yeah, I said it.

 

I think the frequency with which he loses the ball will frustrate Chelsea fans no end. I expect a lot of debate from them next season about who should start up front for them.

 

Based on what exactly, good young player but that seems like a big leap.

 

I agree with you that Kane's mobility (or lack of) is a big problem for England but I'm not sure Delap's that guy just yet. I think he needs to learn to combine with the players around him a bit better first. Potentially a very good player though, even if he is a bit raw.

 

Delap will never be anywhere near as good as Kane. Hope I’m wrong but it seems pretty obvious to me.

 

An upgrade on 400+ career goals?

Kane scored more goals in his age 21 season than Delap has in his career.

He's got promise, but let's keep things real.

 

I'm assuming he means an upgrade at this moment in time, I disagree with that also, Delap is a few years development away from that especially his all round game. I'd like to see Delap perform at the top level and this year in the Champions League and maybe the later stage of this Cwc is a good opportunity. Kane looked a little laboured in the heat against Auckland but thats not unlike him in Pre/Post Season (I've watched almost every game he's played for the last 12 years.

But if you watched games like Leverkusen and Inter in the Champions League its pretty clear he's still far and above our best Striker, but Tuchel does need to be managing him better.

 

Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker, 35, has agreed to join Everton on a one-year deal. (Sun)

Napoli are aiming to sign either Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, or Manchester City and England midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, but the Italian champions are only willing to spend £45m. (Sun)

Manchester United are not selling Jadon Sancho or Antony shirts on their official website. (The Sun)

Napoli will not match Jack Grealish's Manchester City wages as they weigh up whether to make an offer for him. (The Telegraph)

 

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/17/gare...-national-team-surprise-application-23435960/
Gareth Southgate has applied to become Poland’s new manager according to reports in the Polish press.

 

He's clearly more mobile but lets see if he can put the ball in the net.

 

Thats one of the most random things I've ever heard. I'd have thought he'd try something like a director of football somewhere.

 

The last we heard, he was exploring roles outside of football. I mean, what the heck does Gareth Southgate have left to prove as an international manager? Surely the bigger challenge is to succeed at club level and really silence the doubters once and for all.

 

I wonder if we will see a Burn/Stones paring in the Autumn,

 

Arsenal interested in Anthony Gordon and Marc Guehi,
Newcastle interested in Marc Guehi and James Trafford
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/64...-latest-liverpool-real-madrid-barcelona-news/

 

Manchester United have agreed a one-year contract with English goalkeeper Tom Heaton to keep the 39-year-old at Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano)

Napoli are attempting to sign Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, after his unsuccessful loan spell at Chelsea. (Gianluca di Marzio - in Italian)

Aston Villa are braced for further interest in Morgan Rogers this summer but have no plans to cash in on their England international at this stage.(Daily Mail)

Nottingham Forest have opened talks to tie down Callum Hudson-Odoi to a new deal as Roma, Napoli and Manchester United circle. (The Sun)

 

29 years ago today we beat the Dutch 4-1. I remember the game but looking back was the performance really that good? We could easily have lost

 

"It’s an easier brand to land now. It’ll be more recognisable and it’ll be clearer."

Farewell Alexander-Arnold, hello Trent.

Why players are following the lead of corporations like Dunkin' and rebranding as just one name.

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— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) June 18, 2025

 

About 80% of their team just won the European Cup plus Bergkamp. Easily one of the favourites. Ajax were lauded for two years before that and Venables executed a brilliant plan. We were good and clinical.

 

Ridiculous.

 

We were clinical but it was a fairly even game

 

Foden and O’Reilly start for Manchester City at the Club World Cup. Stones is on the bench.

 

Foden scores and assists in the Club World Cup

 

🚨 Myles Lewis-Skelly close to signing new contract at Arsenal. Fresh long-term deal to make 18yo England int’l among world’s best-paid young players. Mikel Arteta vital to #AFC renewal; negotiated by mother Marcia Lewis @TheAthleticFC after @charles_watts https://t.co/Nl6qc6rZOd

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 18, 2025

 

And so did Lewis. I missed him off.