England's Left Back Dilemma & Micah’s Fashion Faux Pas | EURO 2024

[@MrDylan102]

Sorry guys, serious question. When did Micah get a part in the expendables?

[@emcee6915]

Big Meeks replacing Mr T

[@GagzoD82]

@@emcee6915 expendables ain't the a team

[@gonzo1354]

🤣😂🤣 You nailed it

[@gonzo1354]

@@emcee6915 Mr Meeks?

[@Mikejames1080]

Commando 😂

[@DhibaTada]

You just can't hate Big Meeks. He is really adorable and the man has a great sense of humor!

[@rickymurray]

Agreed

[@wibbletthewobblet9558]

Cant stand him

[@782claudia]

@@wibbletthewobblet9558why the fuck are you watching his podcast then 💀💀

[@wibbletthewobblet9558]

@@782claudia to hear Lineker and Shearer...

[@theking4431]

@@wibbletthewobblet9558weird bloke you

[@cm5985]

Micah's shirt looks like something Karl Pilkington would invent.

[@Sledgehammer003]

First thing I thought of .

[@virtualinsanity2457]

Good luck getting into a stadium with that on

[@bigbernie7260]

You can't buy taste and class.

[@chrishoward3391]

Pilko pump pants

[@sizzirit]

pilko pump shirt

[@bensmith7956]

These 3 legitimately need a roadtrip series like Fred, Gordon and Gino...

[@kernowchris]

F**K NO! There's enough of that shit on tv already.

[@manc66]

On a road to no where.

[@tequila_tibbs7938]

Micah going for the wesley snipes in demolition man look

[@paulweall26]

You three are dynamite together. I absolutely love listening to you all, and the banter is brilliant! Your videos keep cracking me up! Keep up the great work.

[@yoditan]

Joe Gomez is forgotten amongst pundits, played so many games there for Liverpool and never gets mentioned. Not only did he play LB he would at times invert into midfield and also overlap with the left winger which is exactly what England needs at this time. It's like no one payed attention to the wonderful season he had.

[@lusciouslou250272159]

Forgotten by Southgate too

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

EXACTLY!!

[@Hali88]

I watched him a lot and I wouldn't call his performances wonderful.

[@astalavista_84]

Wonderful season is laying it on a bit thick - he went straight to the bench when Robertson was fit again

[@nazirkazi2588]

Before I agree or disagree with you, let me google this Joe fella! 🤣

[@Easyaspeas]

I don’t understand whilst we are struggling for a LB, why Mitchell was never considered given he’s a LB in form with palace and coincidently plays alongside Guehi at palace

[@Edward1312]

Because Southgate doesn't rate Mitchell as being good enough to play for England, that's the only logical conclusion, because Southgate knew to only take Shaw was going to be a big risk when everyone knew Shaw was carrying an injury before the tournament even started.

[@henryhale4129]

I’ve been saying this since the squad was picked. He picks an unfit shaw who hasn’t played any football in ages and trippier who’s right footed on the left. Why Mitchell was never looked at to play left back I’ll never know. Proper left footed full back, strong quick and a solid defender who plays with guehi for palace it’s a no brainer.

[@stiggystigmarnason9077]

Or Lewis hall, he's superb for Newcastle every time he plays, he's infinitely better than trips playing out of position. Just more proof that southgate is out of his depth.

[@Hali88]

Yep him or Chilwell are the most obvious but there are others too: Alfie Doughty, Rico Henry, & Dan Burn (though he's better as CB in my opinion)

[@ronnyron4681]

​@@Hali88 Livramento is much better because Tino is two footed.

[@iamthewalrusable]

I don't know what Joe Gomez has to do to be mentioned as a left back for this England team. He played 19 games there last season, and no pundits have even brought his name up.

[@Whyalwaysm3]

Also fixes the balance of the team. But if he plays Gordon need to play at LW too, since Gomez usually inverted to the midfield when he played there for Liverpool.

[@SueMyChin]

@@Whyalwaysm3 How does he fix the balance any more than Trippier?

[@ihaka3925]

As a Liverpool fan, with all the LB chat, i have often thought of Gomez. Definitely a more defensive minded player than trippier, he'll stick to the left. Joe Gomez was a great LB this season except for after he started trying to score from 40 yards every game

[@jamesrussell3436]

I wouldn't mind us playing 4 at the back with trent RB and Gomez LB that transitions into a back 3, with walker right sided CB. Rice and Bellingham holding. Foden just ahead, then Gordon Kane Saka

[@iamthewalrusable]

@@SueMyChin He overlaps the winger and crosses into the box, rather than stopping and playing a pass square or backwards like Trippier

[@roody59]

Micah's bursting onto the fashion scene in that shirt...

[@Jav1arda]

Hahah love Micah the balance with these 3 is needed. Always speaking facts on here tbh keep it up

[@lepari9986]

14:25 someone has to dig it up. Someone other than me that is, I'm lazy.

[@ashearera]

Micah’s shirt is more tactical than the entire England back room staff

[@Moinul987]

There's nothing in Micah's wallet other than a picture of Pablo Zabaleta

[@turtleplop4901]

😂

[@asimusicUK]

That really made me laugh out loud 😂😂

[@barrywilliams411]

bit ironic seeing as Zabaleta had Micah in his pocket

[@Dounodawae-y5d]

Nahh😂😂😂

[@AdAlbertanson]

Great pod! Kudos to the crew who work on this, excellently produced.

[@graemelawrence82]

Micah spending too much time with sturridge 😅

[@hwk2hwk]

there is a funny clip of Cumberbatch struggling to say penguin voicing a documentary

[@Wickerrman]

Exactly what I thought of too xD

[@jonathand435]

Yes, yes and yes 😂

[@hungmna1tp]

When Lineker mentioned Wolves, I thought he talked about the phone prank incident, so thought his routine would be making sure mobiles in silence mode

[@tehonlyFreeman]

Heard the pod but needed to see Micah's outfit 😂

[@Fozouk]

haha came for the same thing. Wasnt disapointed

[@krisandwillandkris]

Its so good to hear you guys talk and say as you like without the big corporate overlords hanging overhead. Can't get enough of it! Love it lads. It's coming home 🇦🇺

[@IDHANYT]

5:16 - This is actually shows Micah's natural broadcasting ability. Lineker has been hosting these shows for decades, yet no one ever thought to ask his opinion, despite him being a world class striker in his day. Simple idea, but no one else thought to do it...

[@redmed10]

Lineker is always expressing his views.

[@randomvideos7309]

The thing is as a host naturally you need to be mutual to both teams that are playing unless England are playing.Thats y they bring foreign ex players like Cesc,Fonte..not to be biased to the viewers as it has wide coverage all over the world.

[@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rw]

After watching Georgia last nite. The pace energy the desire is what’s missing from England so far I don’t want keep digging them out but that true

[@theoneandonlyzulu3342]

This pod is the best part of the euros

[@LittleWing-35]

Oh no! Micah’s done the Benedict Cumberbatch Penwing instead of Penguin 😂😭. What a guy! Love the podcast

[@kd5973]

Joe Gomez played almost an entire season at LB, is right footed but still adept on his left foot - better than trippier at least - and he is deceptively fast. Play him and you’ll see a massive difference.

[@WillBancroft-h1j]

Yeah makes us massively weaker

[@Edward1312]

You need to have a naturally left footed player in that position, it seems incredible to me we had no backup to shaw in the squad when you have so many English players to choose from go down to the Championship if you need to.

[@STST]

​​@@Edward1312Leif Davis would have been perfect. Beat the assists record last season in the championship. In the mould of a Gareth Bale. He's in the prem now with Ipswich Town. He has the best Left foot in England.

[@Edward1312]

@@STST Why wasnt he picked then! Southgate must know about him, simple, Southgate doesnt rate him as good enough, because he would be untried and too much of a gamble, something he would have been crucified for if it went wrong, Southgate isnt a risk taker that's why will will never win anything.

[@g-e9513]

Offers next to nothing going forward. No way should he be there over Trippier

[@Suroky232]

The SAS/Para shirt is hilarious! I had a smile the whole podcast! ha! we need some more of big Meek's "fashion" faux pas on the podcast.

[@greatnorthwood]

fopah? ironic... 😆

[@GagzoD82]

I thought most football fans were interested in ....ya know....football, not fashion but hey its 2024, you can like whatever you want son!

[@Suroky232]

@@GagzoD82 lighten up!!! try and crack a smile sometime. The podcast is meant to be fun and relaxed, not some footy eulogy!

[@Badonicus]

Michael has the shades on indoors....must have been a hard night

[@TonySpike]

Micah 😂

[@darrenevans8742]

Best trio since top gear and that's a compliment 😁 thanks harry

[@RonnieQuba]

Micah's checklist: Sunglasses, phone, wallet, flashbangs, hunting knife

[@SuryaA-hl9ji]

Parachute

[@rachelpedley-sp1cu]

It’s a military style shirt, but black. The only trouble with those is there’s sometimes too many pockets to remember where you’ve put stuff 😅

[@Bkesal14]

Love the Q and A style pods! Great work lads.

[@XQRobertz]

@14:49mins shows Micah Richards is an excellent observer and a good student❤❤❤

[@human_error1]

Nice to hear what the team Bodyguard has to say

[@fortheloveofmusic860]

I'd love to see Saka on the left wing/left back position, but with a back three behind him. Same with Alex.-Arnold on the right.

[@crazyaboutfooty]

Need to have a few beers with Micah! Would be great fun!

[@jamesthurgood5482]

Not sure why people aren’t mentioning Alfie Doughty from Luton enough? He’s had a great season and the best attacking fit left back we have

[@Earth_Extreme]

I love these shows. So entertaining.

[@UOFelucca]

Punditry - Let the audicence know something they might have missed. They did not take a left back! Wow, thanks lads! Insigthful stuff.

[@darrenlea5947]

When they mentioned what bird would describe Southgate. Headless chicken sprang to mind

[@dravendean8710]

Original

[@Salomessanctuary]

Yeah, leaving Rashford out was .

[@DestinyApes]

It’s been nice getting daily episodes guys, really fun

[@ScottMansfield]

The boys have it wrong imo. You don't need Gordon cos he's a winger that wants to stay wide cos he doesn't, he loves to cut inside too. You want him because he's rapid, intelligent and will be an amazing outlet for all these amazingly creative players in the team.

[@bannnnner]

No one said he can't cut inside or track back. But his options to push the LW will stretch a backline. Much needed

[@galiflores4649]

Big Meeks looks like he passed the auditions for the part in Denzel Washington's new film! He'll soon burst onto the scene of Hollywood!

[@peterww3106]

I find it absolutely unbelievable that England are still trying to work out the best 11 and formation. No other countries are in that state

[@Richard-d1y]

Utter bullshit. Utter bullshit. You think the French media aren't doing the same? You think Portugese fans aren't discussing Ronaldo?

[@matthewjamison]

International players do talk about who should play & in what positions. Because i remember Gerrard saying him & Lampard used to tell multiple managers that they should play Carrick in a deeper role to free up the pair of them to get forward. Because in their respective club teams, they both had a holding midfielder (Makelele & Macherano) But of course they didn't listen to them.

[@22Phantasm]

I watched Georgia beat Portugal last night. They played with passion, commitment, vigour, verve, dedication, belief, teamwork, relentlessness, ambition, perseverence and pride. I've seen none of these traits in the English team, for these Euros. They play like Southgate is... just vanilla.

[@moedge63]

Micha's laughing is a real tonic 🥰☺️😁😁❤

[@jmurray2018]

I remember that Iceland game. That was the aftermath of dropping Maddison and Grealsish. Suddenly there was no creativity no assists and no goals. And I was celebrating that they lost

[@dravendean8710]

Yeah you would wouldn't you who's your team?

[@jmurray2018]

@@dravendean8710 USA 🇺🇸

[@dravendean8710]

@@jmurray2018 aah figures your jealous 🤣🤣👍

[@jmurray2018]

@@dravendean8710 I looked that word up Jealous =feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of ): He was jealous of his rich brother. So nope I’m not jealous or envious but I am sympathetic towards England Fans. To be jealous I’d have to wish I was an England soccer team fan and that’s something I’d never want to be. If it comes to Argentina that’s a different tail on a different dog. I’d say I’m envious of their achievements but not that much as soccer is my 6th fave sport

[@tonyrichardson2637]

for all the problems, surely the players will be lifted up, seeing the run in they got now, is very doable to the final.

[@enemywithin1295]

Imagine being a LB. Southgate is basically saying "there's multiple RBs who are better LBs than you".

[@SueMyChin]

It's true though, Chilwell is the best of the option and he's shit

[@WasimAhmed-zp2cm]

​@@SueMyChinnot entirely true when we're literally struggling without a true LB.

[@rankobarensic]

Why not Kalvin Philips at LB😊

[@Hali88]

​@@SueMyChinAlfie Doughty and Rico Henry are good attacking LBs

[@SueMyChin]

@@Hali88 You've got to be joking...

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Can someone send this question in to them please: If cloning was possible (the players could play for both club and country at the same time) where would England and the other home nations finish in the EPL and EFL?

[@darrenbullock9153]

Micah looking like he's auditioning for remake of Predator. " get ta chuffin chopper towd lad"

[@paulisexpensive]

Micah ready for the SWAT team today. What goes in all the pockets? Loads of nokias, and mini bags of haribo? Love it man!

[@snowglojo2887]

His ego

[@julianfarnfield-sykes1372]

He may not be a “natural” left back but Gomez is the best available option for me , played well there for Liverpool for a good chunk of this season ?

[@Jack-bs3iu]

You are mental mate the worst thing for this team would be a centre half at lb

[@julianfarnfield-sykes1372]

My feeling is neither Shaw or Trippier are 100% and Gomez is the next best ? Also he’s played full back all season ?

[@julianfarnfield-sykes1372]

I wouldn’t have taken Shaw in the first place , not played enough .

[@kriissyy09ify]

​@@Jack-bs3iuit's mental if your idea of tactics is pretty shallow. Gomez main strength is his pace, which would allow you to play higher up, which is the main issue at the moment. It could also allow you to have Rice do what he does best, drive forward because he doesn't have to sit back and cover the left channel. Gomez is also capable of coming inside and playing DM while in possession of the ball, which again allows the team to push high up with a reduced fear of being left vulnerable on the counter. This would allow you to potentially take more risks offensively, which in turn would suit players like Bellingham, Saka, Kane, Foden and so on. Why do you think Arsenal and City have a "CB" playing LB? Also, two of the best attacking and defensive teams in Europe.

[@Jack-bs3iu]

@@kriissyy09ify Gomez has been average at best the last 2 seasons calm down

[@simonsaysitsok]

Totally agree. Should of taken chilwell or branthwaite. Also loving linekers next clothes

[@Retro64_]

Why he didn't take at least one match fit natural left back is beyond me... So far Watkins is barely playing and I doubt Toney will get any minutes now we're in the knock-outs. We shouldn't have taken a third striker and replaced them with a match fit left back, one who actually plays left back for their club.

[@SueMyChin]

He took Gomez because all the left footed ones are shit.

[@jims9438]

Why is Big Meeks dressed like Big Boss Man from the WWF? 😂

[@mydesireSE7]

Just listened to the podcast. Had to come here to see Big Meeks shirt! What a guy ha ha

[@GIBBO4182]

Got a favourable draw again…hopefully we can actually take advantage of it!

[@TruthisclassifiedLiesisnews]

Nah out on sunday , southgate doesnt have a phillips replacement 😂

[@GIBBO4182]

@@TruthisclassifiedLiesisnewswell he isn’t wrong. We don’t have a natural #6…which is why Phillips kept getting picked for so long in the first place

[@TruthisclassifiedLiesisnews]

@@GIBBO4182 lad from palace an utd are young yes but both natrual fits and are actual dm's there is 2 and clowngate picks neither

[@GIBBO4182]

@@TruthisclassifiedLiesisnews Mainoo definitely isn’t a natural #6 at all. Wharton is probably best suited to it, but it’s probably a tournament too soon imo…picked him as a backup and for the experience, rather than as a starter

[@ro55reel5]

I just want to see them bust a gut for the win. Expecting more of the same

[@gibsonmemphis7675]

interesting question is about 32 teams.. surely, it's debatable to say the least, but the thing with 24 teams kind of doesn't pay for itself: i mean with only 8 teams to be out after the group stage the top teams sometimes really don't even bother to care about the results of each game coz 1st place doesn't guarantee an easier path on the knockout phase, and on the other hand the not-so-top teams also don't bother much coz even one victory can drag you into the knockout stage. the best option for Euros in my opinion was 16 best teams with 4 groups and the knockout stage starting with quarterfinals

[@getkeenlads3580]

Loves it lads

[@simoncooke135]

Where is this Mollineux Rochdale MOTD clip? I need to see it

[@georgeOc1]

I don’t think Micah knew what to say at the end when Gary said ‘ you’re more interested in Chicken wings’

[@randomvideos7309]

racially motivated

[@Dounodawae-y5d]

💀💀💀

[@Robert.Sheard]

Alan's suggested changes for MF and FW are spot on. But I don't know what the answer is for the RB and LB. As much as I like Trippier, I would move Walker to the left and bring Alexander-Arnold back in as RB. England's only given up 1 long-distance goal, so the defense isn't getting hammered. The problem is trying to play without any left-side attack.

[@leederbazoid]

Micah’s face must ache . All he ever does is laugh ! He is a lovely lad 😃

[@rayakusu-fosterB]

"ROUGH PLAYTIME IS OVER. EVERY ENGLAND🇬🇧 PLAYER SELECTED IS CAPABLE OF THE TASK AHEAD." ❤🇬🇧❤

[@XQRobertz]

Bellingham should learn energy-conservation by watching clips of veterans like Zidane and Pirlo during past tournaments ...these veterans utilise excellent positional sense/awareness whilst walking n jogging around the field, instead of dissipating his energy-reserves trying to run every blade of grass in the field. Loss of energy can make a top player look amateur, just like he's been in the last 2x matches for England. It's unlike him to disappear in matches...

[@WillBancroft-h1j]

He literally disappears every game. He's a burst player not consistent for the 90. He never has been

[@leonporter2625]

Good point, but the profile play is totally different.....he's miles off re-passing and elegance & he's energy is a huge part of he's game.....often over does it for England ...very game play who has thrived in the systems he's played in club football

[@NethumiSandanayake]

@@WillBancroft-h1j nah if you watch the rm over the first half of the season, he was constant the whole game, he got a knee injury and then an ongoing shoulder one and its been setting him down, but he def should not be playing the whole 90 for these upcoming england games, he should rest.

[@daviebananas1735]

You’re talking about a 20 year old compared to players deep into their 30s. Its not a reasonable comparison.

[@leonporter2625]

@@daviebananas1735 exactly,...some players fade after a few years & some don't develop.... That's not even bringing up the level of football today is in

[@Non-Stick_Pan]

23:31 - tell me I wasn't the only viewer chuckling whilst thinking of Stefan Kuntz

[@jermainereynolds282]

Awkward moment when they both look at Micah and have to come up with bird 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Gary thinking fuck a can’t say a bird that’s black 👀👀

[@richyvandamme]

I thought Blackbird was the obvious one, Micah must have been thinking don't you dare say it😂😂

[@cbrown6600]

This rest is fashion episode is top tier!! Abit weird that you spoke about football for 25 mins, though

[@onelove154]

Joe Gomez has played great for Liverpool over the last 12 months. He has played left back on countless occasions over the ten years he has been at the club and always been excellent. These pundits are just as clueless as Southgate.

[@Itskevooo17]

Once again it's a player out of position playing at LB instead of a natural left footed left back. Unfortunately I don't see Joe Gomez being excellent especially going forward when he has to mark dembele the whole game. Probably would do decent but he would 100% be focused on defensive side and not really push on. England have elite players in every position or the option of one besides left back. The main 2 are always injured and SouthGate doesn't like anybody else

[@Fergus316]

Micah with the KPOP fashion. Rain’s music video ‘Gang’ comes to mind.

[@Tonyroper1867]

Micah gone for the big boss man look

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Same back 5 with Rice, Bellingham & Fods, with Gordon & Palmer, Kane starts but subbed for Watkins if hes lazy. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@julianfarnfield-sykes1372]

Micah is a SWAT ? (Am I spelling that right ?)

[@pattycookie2011]

I simply LOVE you guys!!!❤. These podcasts are SO funny😂. Thanks

[@secluda]

England's going home

[@liamc19]

And football's coming with them 😉

[@bannnnner]

Bellingham & Gallagher out! Mainoo & Gordon in! (Foden as 10) Palmer in if Saka isnt working. Walker as LB and Trent on as RB if we're behind at halftime. Managing England is Easy!!

[@Cheekyfast]

Best footy show going at the moment 👍 would much rather watch this informal setup than MOTD (haven't watched MOTD in about a decade)

[@itspaddyd]

Lovely to see that someone else has the benedict cumberbatch pengwing pronunciation

[@GorgeDawes]

24:00 The most glaring example of a name that English commentators get wrong is one that plays in England, Kevin De Bruyne! In Dutch/Flemish, u-i or u-y combinations are always pronounced “ow” so phonetically his name is Kevin De Brown-er.

[@WillBancroft-h1j]

They pronounce it the English way because we are saying it in English 🫣

[@conanlucas6183]

absolutely love this podcast only found it a few ago lol. Micah though looks like a brotherhood of steel squire lol. ❤

[@worrall92]

2.24 Micah jumping into a game of warzone here😂😂😂

[@kierangibson9103]

Joe Gomez highly underrated. He did bits for Liverpool at LB last season, could do a job for England too

[@whitenbald]

Wrighty was talking about putting Saka LB, because he USED to play there. So Foden (or Gordon) would still be on the left wing.

[@jmurray2018]

Micah’s borrowed Gareth’s parachute shirt which Gareth wears when stepping out of his front door

[@RealTLEHD]

Play the Spain way finding gaps and dribbling through playing to Foden's Strengths. 4-3-3 Holding or False 9 as Kane sometimes drops a little as follows: ST: Kane Wingers: Saka (right) Palmer (left) CM: Foden Bellingham CDM: Rice DEF & GK same as usual That's how you play everyone and Gordon subbed on earlier second half for Palmer to control the game more. On topic the LB should have been Mitchell from Crystal Palace!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Great podcast, thank you so much 👍

[@JUSTWINS8]

Is Micah thinking of joining the Paras? Lol keep up the good work boys!

[@claireybella74boxall51]

To be honest, the shirt looks like a bullet proof vest! 😁 Love the ribbing you guys give each other!

[@C33Fernandez]

If you want width and coverage, play a back three + wing-backs. England's LB position is a tired problem with a number of tactical solutions, I would love to see a slither of ingenuity in the formation.

[@thrilla72]

How did we not realise this weeks ago? I surely noticed

[@macdory666]

The best Penguin clip is Cumberbatch trying to say it - must have gone to the same school as Micah

[@mranderson373]

they should be playing gomez, proved himself in LB for liverpool throughout last season

[@lukemorris4065]

As a city fan, the issue with englands build up is playing kyle walker rb. He isnt creative in the slightest and is seen by opponents as the liability or weak link to allow space on the ball. Saka cant do anything being doubled up due to no rb threat, cant create triangles with him reliably so the whole attack has to go down the left side.

[@markaxlbyrne4353]

24:21 Gary getting in on the Hawk Tuah movement

[@horsehollerer]

I think 32 teams with top 2 qualifying is a good call. It wouldn't lower the quality at all imho, when you think of the calibre of of teams who didn't make this one, i.e. Wales, Greece, Bulgaria, Ireland, Sweden, Norway etc

[@lukerseaby]

Special guest - Action Man bursting onto the scene.

[@drick2480]

Gary Linekar turned into Cartman from SP at the end there with the chicken wing joke. Did Micah dirty with that one lmao.

[@realsonion]

gary alan n big meeks are the best😂😂

[@Grond789]

Micah’s shirt looks like something an 80’s action hero would wear. 👍