England U-20 (Elite Squad) Discussions Thread

Ben Nelson was back in the Oxford side today, played the full 90 so was obviously a minor injury

 

#LFC loanee Luke Chambers (20) facing several months out with a back injury. Returns to the AXA on Wednesday.

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney: “You're not going to see him back on the field for quite a while.

“It will be months...into the New Year for sure.” pic.twitter.com/abLQBqwBwK

— Jack Lusby (@LusbyJack) October 22, 2024

 

Sam Edozie's scored for Anderlecht

 

Jobe is really kicking on, he's now a key player for one of the favourites to win The Championship title. He'll be in the Premier League next season one way or another. The thought of him one day playing for England alongside his brother seems more and more plausible.

 

Will Alves getting 20 mins for Leicester at Old Trafford tonight

 

Jacob Wright, Simpson-Pusey & Nico O’Reilly stepped up last night.

Full 90 for O’Reilly - only lost the ball once and nearly scored an equaliser.
Jacob Wright played higher than usual and his pressing exuded a big game mentality - a few curling shots, clever passing.
Simpson-Pusey swept up nicely a few times and strode into midfield with the ball a few times.

Very promising from the above, I’m expecting those three with Jaden Heskey to push into our under 21s side after the summer.

 

He deserves it.

Good luck youth.

 

What happened in that game then? Stats look like a low block and counter from Sporting that worked really well. Did Simpson-Pusey struggle?

 

I didn’t see the game as was working but listened on the radio. Seems he got bullied for the first goal by the Swede who was basically out muscled and out paced but maybe someone who saw the game can confirm it. Not sure about the other goals but from listening, it seemed like we dominated the ball but got hit on the counter numerous times and couldn’t deal with the runners.

 

I was watching Liverpool so I can't speak but I've seen the goals and he struggled on Sporting's first one. I like Simpson-Pusey but Gykoeres is a particularly bad matchup for a young and physically developing centre-back because he's a physical specimen himself. With the high line that City play and how vulnerable they've been in transition all season (regardless of who plays) it feels like he was set up to fail a bit.

 

A case of no pressure on the ball being played too - learning curve for him.

 

Will Lankshear starting up top for Spurs against Galatasaray.

 

Goal for Lankshear

 

just scored the equaliser

 

Ben Nelson went off injured for Oxford midweek, was due to have a scan not sure on the outcome so may miss this round of fixtures

 

Red card for Lankshear

 

Goalkeepers: Ben Cisse (West Bromwich Albion), Mex Merrick (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Walsall, on loan from Stoke City)

Defenders: Ryan Andrews (Watford), Max Alleyne (Manchester City), Elijah Campbell (Ross County, on loan from Everton), Kaelan Casey (West Ham United), Ben Chrisene (Norwich City), Kellen Fisher (Norwich City), Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Manchester City), Ashley Phillips (Stoke City, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United), Lewis Miley (Newcastle United), Zack Nelson (Luton Town), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle, on loan from Leeds United), Jacob Wright (Manchester City)

Forwards: Dominic Ballard (Blackpool, on loan from Southampton), Max Dean (K.A.A Gent), George Earthy (Bristol City, on loan from West Ham United), Romain Esse (Millwall), Kaide Gordon (Norwich City, on loan from Liverpool), William Lankshear (Tottenham Hotspur)