Phil Foden back in training, does Jude Bellingham need a rest? | Kaveh Solhekol analyses England

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Kaveh Solhekol previews England's Euro 2024 last-16 tie against on Sunday and says Slovakia will pose a threat and shouldn't be underestimated.
Solhekol also thinks Kobbie Mainoo should start in midfield after his impressive performance against Slovenia.
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[@jonrichards84]

Did kaveh just say “I know how he feels” as if he has a bloody scooby how Jude Bellingham feels 🙈😂

[@magicaces13]

I think that was a joke.... A bad one 😂

[@gunslinger2012ful]

Long grueling tournaments doing media scrums. What a total 🍩

[@tinsaederesse9173]

DROPPED ❌️ Rest✅️

[@blueshadow62]

U can’t rest a starter in R16 or it’s pure BS/Dropped… He’s quite overrated tbh Good player but not all that English Hype❕🙄

[@andrehowell]

Kyle walker at left back and Trent at rightback

[@UnboxRacing]

It's not a bad call. Maybe 3-5-2 with wing backs. Kyle Walker is an incredible athlete, and he can run fast all day on either wing. Shame Southgate won't even consider it.

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

All things as they should be

[@Bladesmobile]

Pickford GK Trent RB Stones CB Guehi CB Walker LB Rice 6 Bellingham 8 Kane 10 Gordon LW Saka RW Watkins Striker

[@michaelwallden7261]

Not playing englands best right foot is a disaster, Trippier should leave the team together with Saka

[@Mikejames1080]

​@@UnboxRacingon either wing? When have you ever seen him running up the left wing?

[@Azaruna]

They need to let Mainoo and Palmer off their leashes right from the start against Slovakia. We need to be more of an offensive threat to teams going forward and pin teams back. My next Euro 2024 song today is about the young teenagers campaign for the rest of the tournament.

[@OMK-_-96]

I agree. Mainoo and Palmer as well as Gordon made the game more positive in the midfield and the attack for the few minutes they were on at least. The midfield and left wing is a major issue. Mainoo and Gordon must start, and maybe Palmer as well. Foden and Bellingham were trying to play the same position from the average positions I've seen so Foden must not play left wing and either play attacking midfield or right wing even if you have to drop Saka.

[@SoulFlyShogun]

Jude and Foden arnt similar players imo. Jude is an athletic monster, Foden is a technical wizard, they might have the same preferred position but they are very different

[@nayden5834]

Yup, most ppl who know football know this. Except Gareth unfortunately.

[@Mikejames1080]

If Jude is so athletic, why not play as a box to box midfielder alongside a sitting Rice?

[@markwrench6334]

I'd play 3-2-2-3 with them both as number 10s and Mainoo and Rice behind them.

[@SoulFlyShogun]

@Mikejames1080 that's what I hoped for to begin with but I think there's no chance Southgate goes for that now. A solution to getting the best out of the lads now may be to switch foden and saka, saka wouldn't like it but it might be the simplest switch that softgate would go for

[@UnboxRacing]

After the long flight, I was worried about Foden underperforming in the R16 game. Its tough on Easy Jet. And he played so well in the first three games. Such a physical presence.

[@capio78]

What Bellingham and Foden need is a left winger and for Kane to stay up front. It's like the m25 on that left side of centre where they're both operating.

[@Jsquadgamers]

Please don't. I was stuck on the M25 yesterday.

[@yonghofidelis1443]

Looking forward to this crucial match. Can't stop loving the three lions. 🎉❤

[@kwameamponsah7282]

Give this team to Pep and see the difference

[@DinduDaniels]

why would pep coach England 😂

[@leedscity6881]

So you want us to make twice as many passes?

[@princetbz1102]

​@@leedscity6881yes at least the passes would be good. Also Pep knows how to make average players like Foden great

[@UnboxRacing]

Pep is all an time great. But comparing his club sides to this England team is difficult. Foden is good on a dominant City side against half a league of mediocre teams. So far, it's on him. What's he done when he had the ball? Skew a shot into row F? Tickle the post? Cut inside into a crowd. He needs to step up.

[@dominicspiller481]

They can't be anymore dismal then the 3 group games

[@monkeyface6139]

If you lose you are on the plane home Kaveh He gets paid for this...

[@tgbayesola]

Just play two No. 10s instead of wingers and have Walker and Trent operate as overlapping full-backs. The beauty of the knockout stage is that you could be out in an instant.

[@UnboxRacing]

Wing backs yes! Good idea

[@joelabsalom968]

Here’s the thing...if we were playing free flowing, entertaining, attacking and exciting football, the players wouldn’t be tired!! Everybody knows that when you enjoy your work it doesn’t feel like work

[@nilszandt4378]

The team wasn’t balanced until the 89th minute when Gordon came on and joined Palmer and Mainoo.

[@DavyRo]

Bellingham badly needs a rest, it's down to the manager to tell the player he needs a rest. No one is saying he needs to be dropped. The lad is knackered it's obvious

[@footyball66]

We have the squad to rest players if needs be. Dropping Bellingham isn't an issue when you have players like Foden, Palmer, Mainoo. Give Bellingham a rest if he needs it, no point in playing someone who's knackered!

[@merlingoacher6650]

We need to play Trippier at number 10 if we are to have any hope

[@robinnorthway365]

Foden is disrupting the football flow by running here there and everywhere getting in the way! Drop him!

[@michaelwynn8019]

That's weird because that's exactly how I perceive Bellingham.

[@kriscolo7097]

Mainoo is a must start but all he did was back pass more than conor, but nothing about palmer when he looked like the best player on the team.

[@kd5973]

“I’m sure Gareth will tell them all about how Slovakia will play” Wow, what an observation. What other unique ways of managing does he have do you think? I bet no other manager has ever thought to inform their team about how the opposition plays

[@UnboxRacing]

Maybe even think about how to stop them too?? It's strategy 101.

[@barryonyett8638]

Now fodens back does anyone else want to pop home to see if the family are ok or the pet dog might be missing them

[@Keila-d4m]

I'm continually impressed by the depth of insight and the breadth of knowledge shared.💕

[@DavidMeikle-ei7fr]

He doesn't need a rest, he needs to play in a team that has their best players in the their best positions. Southgate watches these players throughout the season, is he really that clueless ?

[@n7xyy]

Kaveh, please explain how Foden and Bellingham are similar? 😂 and How Bellingham’s best position is 10 and not as an 8 box to box???

[@nayden5834]

He needs surgery on his shoulder, he aint 100 percent. Not been quite the same since that injury. Think Kane and Saka are also not 100 percent.

[@scambodia147]

“Havent quite clicked”😂😂😂😂understatement of the season!

[@magicaces13]

Cracks me up rest. Every tournament we hear this excuse for English players. It's not like the other countries players play all season too... Edit... We hear this from the media, not the players or coaching staff

[@davidbadette1308]

Lemme help you Southgate play Jude as number 8 a longside Declan and then use Foden as a number 10 by letting him know that he only got 50mns to prove that he worths it if he doesn't want to replace by palmer ealier in the second period.

[@Moud-Saiful-Islam]

What do English People expect from Bellingham? To score goals and assists in every game? No, impossible. He is a midfielder after-all. Bellingham's best position is being as close to the opposition box as possible. He needs to be given free role. Otherwise, he won't be as successful as he has been for his club..

[@UnboxRacing]

Peak Jude maybe. This version of Jude might have to sit some of the time.

[@MrHeyhomes]

Sir check his passing complete and tackles in last two games. Pretty sure a goal keeper had better stats

[@Mizzalukie]

They cut to a photo of phil not at the training ground after talking about photos being released of phil running out at training smh

[@oyedelefrancis9393]

Bench is the word and not REST

[@amardeepgrewal6841]

Trent as a LB. Coming into an inverted position on the attack and saka on the LW to push wide

[@MunyarRhazymusic]

The bad apple 🍎 to our team should have stayed home the team has lost balance to accommodate..him and he offers nothing

[@NasheedMalik]

Bellingham and kane are not working together. Either drop Bellingham and play foden as a CAM or drop kane and play Watkins instead. But Southgate is too stupid to see this.

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

Hug the 3 🦁 boys. Copy Klopp & Messi Monster Mentality, "starters will sweat buckets for 1 hr, & then 3 impact subs come on w fresh legs to win well". "To make the press even more intense, & be like monsters & roaring 🦁 Lions hunting prey." Make slick passes & 1-2s faster & make energetic smart runs behind rivals CBs to receive Trents lovely defence splitters from right wing back like Pirlo to Del Piero & Totti in 2006 (or Hoddle to Lineker & Ian Wright). Also, listen to Ben Foster about Pickfords stupid long balls to rivals CBs, which is a huge worry. That's not Gareths fault if the GK does stupid long balls. Gareth must drop JP if he fails to improve (I want Ben Foster back as GK, or similar). Watch Capello's chat to Kaveh Solekah of Sky. Don Fabio mostly blamed JP for all 3 defeats in the last 3 cups. Especially Euro Final at Wembley. Also, Didi Haman ripped apart JPs lack of clam smart distribution. Gareth must wait until last min to select KO Ro16 team as he won't know until Sunday 09.30am (0r 15.30pm) how fit the front 4 stars really are ! Eliminate any fatigue causing bug/virus in thier hotel? Pray & meditate & on Sunday our 3 lions 🦁 pride will rise in victorious KO stages battles, growing game by game. Enjoy getting to the KO stage. There's no need to take hasty decisions. Wednesday to Saturday is a time to enjoy the T20 World Cup & the rise of Emma Radacanu & Draper in Tennis. Emma had surgery on both hands & a foot. If she can find the Lion spirit, then so can our boys. Its a time to pray & and meditate, & to get the body fully fit & energised, & the mind fully focussed. Then, on Sunday, the 3 🦁 pride will rise to do battle like 1966 boys. Gareth will have a good plan sorted on Sunday. Don't bash em. Just pray and meditate to make lots of good luck karma.

[@mwananjitisyamalevwe7143]

I think we should drop Kane and try Jude and foden

[@jackjohnson156]

Kaveh waffling yet again

[@admaga]

I can't believe that he's their "Chief Reporter". He's always so poor. It's as if they've chosen a random fan to report.

[@janicemasaira]

why is GS is the last person to see reason in playing Mainoo?? I'm baffled, he left behind runners like Rashford, Stirling and brought very cautious players like Saka, Foden. Be careful England against Slovakia, they've nothing to lose so it's going to be a very tough game

[@andrehowell]

Old school 442...Kane and Ollie Watkins together

[@mohiburrehmangaming14]

But without a DM

[@princetbz1102]

​@@mohiburrehmangaming14 Rice ain't a dm

[@mohiburrehmangaming14]

@@princetbz1102 what are you talking about yes he is a DM

[@UnboxRacing]

Another good call. Ollie run the left channel like Unai has him doing for Villa.

[@andrehowell]

@@UnboxRacing exactly!!!

[@glennchua9043]

Never under estimate your opponent especially in a knock out stage, i think England still have a better chance to qualify next round to the semi. My prediction England 3 VS Slovakia 1

[@arifyusaf3621]

Only way to win.......give 4 players 1 half to play......because there knackered

[@brandonmorilla8209]

We are going to do good 👍

[@saraha2545]

No Jude Bellingham doesn't need a rest, but wagging tongues do!

[@UnboxRacing]

He's looks way off. Anchelotti rested him when he was subbed. Is that wagging tongues or tactical management? It's this entrenched thinking about "big" names being undroppable with some unbreakable hierarchy that ruined England under Sven and Fabio.

[@saraha2545]

@@UnboxRacing no honestly, elite sports is about mindset. If we stopped trashing are own players and remained positive and through rough periods you would they will excel. How many great footballers have worn the england shirt? What do they all have in common unprecedented pressure and over blaming from their own fans. If Jude felt he was not fit, he is mature to tell the manager and would ask to sit for a couple if matches. I think the entire England squad would excel if we too did our part and supported them with a support that's due, and believe in them because their achievements speak for themselves. I wish we could try it collectively five matches just keep cheering them on no matter what and see if it impact the game.

[@pradeepbhuttoo3665]

My line up is Pickford, Walker Stones, Shaw , Arnold, Rice Gallagher Mainoo, Foden left winger Palmer striker Saka right winger, i don't know if Rico Lewis is in the group as well as Mc Atee and Gomez

[@princetbz1102]

Good. Also why do we not have a actual LB?

[@1FrankLucas]

thank god you are not the manager

[@monkeyface6139]

Where are the WAGS this year ?

[@bartonseagrave9605]

I spotted three players not doing anything much and another three going backwards.

[@markwrench6334]

COME ON ENGLAND! That is all. I'll be positive or negative when it's over.

[@markdraycott3974]

If Bellingham wants a rest he should piss off home and let somebody else have a go. He should try doing 12 hour days on site digging and see how he gets on with that FFS!

[@FlavianShikomela-kj7bv]

Bring palmer

[@Webby1328]

Foden only saw his new born for a couple of hours and jumps straight back on a plane to Germany. Playing poor for England seems more important to him.

[@MillerTheOriginal]

I feel sorry for you

[@omardevonlittle3817]

​@@MillerTheOriginalI feel sry for Fodens teammates 😢

[@Redfox8910]

He played pretty decent last game

[@thabomphuthi9739]

We all have to feed our families, whassup with you and your attitude. I'm sure he's been giving 100%

[@FoxyFox999]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 needs Foden. Good play maker.

[@monkeyface6139]

Playmaker is one word Your grammar is as disjointed as the England tactics.

[@jasonday7378]

Yeah that’s it drop the best player in the word. Absolute drips

[@UnboxRacing]

His club manager subbed him twice in the Champions league. He wasn't anywhere near himself. Recall the Mainoo cross and Jude hadn't even got into the box? He might need to rest and see what others can do, we have a big squad.

[@monkeyface6139]

You think that gonk is the best player in the world ???!! He has the best marketing maybe...

[@yonghofidelis1443]

Play Foden as 10. Saka, mainoo and Gordon should start. Walker should play as overlapping fullback

[@hookah998]

Sorry but having Rice play with Mainoo will allow England to maintain more control over the midfield and Foden should start as a #10.

[@user-he4dq5pv6n]

Here for Palmer💯🥶💙

[@derryhorgan]

No one gets rested in the knockout stages. You get dropped for not performing but Southgate will never do that

[@izzatasyraf314]

I feel like Foden & Şaka are the one that need to rest & put Gordon & Palmer. Gallagher change to Mainoo

[@scottmarlow2074]

3rd game was an opportunity missed...how many times can we speak of a team who get a free hit with one game to go!

[@charlesapana9935]

You keep asking the same question as if we are the coach, Ask Southgate he is completely in serious dilemma

[@kriskeeling6243]

Ok let's be nice Rest kane, rest Bellingham, rest saka

[@tessa7582]

Jude is brilliant. We need to stop trying to fit in foden and put everything through him.

[@user-wg6cy8lb9v]

Flash Gordon need to play

[@sirprintalot]

man who has never managed a football match in his life analyses England:

[@alexogbalu5918]

"He made such an impact" "he looked like an exceptional player playing for england at this level" They've started this bullsh!t again with Mainoo🤦tell me what exactly he did in that game to warrant this talk. Not a single crossfield pass, not a single brilliant dribble, not a single crunching tackle, no last ditch interception/block, o through balls,don't even talk about assist or goals. He literally got the ball and played a straight forward pass to the next person. So annoying!

[@thabomphuthi9739]

While Rooney blames Pep philosophy for impacting teams on Euros 2024, and seems not working wonders Shall we be reminded that, while Pep says he remains true to his philosophy and style of play, he adapts to the quality of his players. Shall we also be reminded that is not all smooth sailing. He find himself having to find solutions from time to time. So when our almighty teams have decided maybe Pep philosophy is one to go. Problem solving is part of it too. So let's communicate solutions ppl, shall we?

[@FadumoHoyo]

❤

[@siyabongani]

WE NEED A NEW CAPTAIN

[@tomscott4438]

Bellingham needs to stop whining, grow a set, and get on with it. I have no doubt it's been a long season, but come on. Your a young man, exceptionally fit, and opportunities like this do not come along often. The problem with Southgate, and England in general, was the comment about finding a way to play Foden and Bellingham together. It's not about finding a system so they can play together, it's about a system that gets the TEAM to play together. This coddling of egos will be what sinks this team.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

He's whining? 😂 muppet

[@UnboxRacing]

Well said. We've been there before trying to fit in all the golden boys. Maybe they can sit together on the plane home? Otherwise man up and play for the nation!

[@ClockEndScout]

Southgate is not capable in bringing the best out of the team

[@mirajtube9708]

Rest Bellingham

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Drop Foden

[@kriscolo7097]

take off KANE take off foden we actually have a good team.

[@trainhard7265]

Absolutely shocking performance by Jude Bellingham. He is no more good, just being overrated.

[@princetbz1102]

Jude its 7 games bro

[@ashleyburns6752]

This tournament is the worst performance overall by an England manager ever! The squad selection (one LB and he's injured), players out of position (AA and Foden), tactics, first 11, it has been shocking in every way. He cant hide anymore, he is a League 2 manager at best.

[@harmonicfreak203]

The dude is like 20 years old, he should be the fittest. Plus it's their job 😂get back on that pitch

[@Bba518]

No doubt the only change will be mainoo starting.Southgate doing us proud again😂

[@rohimrana]

Southgate should stop playing "safe" football..that is..!!! Let them showcase what's their are all about...

[@JD-vq7ln]

FM. KANE. 3-2-4-1 Gordon. Palmer Bellingham Foden Rice. Mainoo/trent Guehi. Stones. Walker

[@MtbAddict109]

Bellingham is clearly having a breakdown in mental health, too much expectation on his shoulders

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Send Foden back

[@user-venom450]

Don’t matter they are almost out

[@imam_fauzi]

bench him for the final 😂

[@evanBrett95]

World class players can do it for both club and country like Messi and Ronaldo simple as that Bellingham overrated like most nothing much more to say

[@MsMytube75]

Slovak score 3 goals to bounce eng out😂😂

[@MarkSkinner-jh5fx]

Sky sports need a rest😢

[@imouto4hire]

Bellingham should be dropped because his body language is awful and he has been the worst player on the pitch in the last 2 games. Rice and Mainoo sitting deep, with Foden as the 10 and Gordon on the left is the obvious solution, but we have an inept manager who will refuse to make the necessary changes.

[@josephterry2355]

while we have kane, we will not win anything

[@jolyonward705]

Wish he stayed in England…..

[@derekharrington2985]

He needs to learn how to play football ffs never a baller great athlete with a good soccer brain 🧠 Madrid are makeing him look great same way Keane was in Forrest in 92 soccer never changes . Forden is a baller but dosent have a Soccer brain 🧠 that's why they can't play together

[@Denchanter]

What’s this thing called soccer?

[@olliesmith2890]

God above these bunch of over paid whiners. I love footie, always will. But how they moan about playing, on their money, enrages me. Go and work hard like a soldier or firefighter, then you might need a rest.

[@EnohtaN]

Jude is not a 10

[@Triple_X_X]

Oh please Bellingham doesn't need shite! When will you accept that he's an overrated player..Nothing but a marathon runner with a little decent technical ability..My God this guy's PR can save the world from future disasters ..Jeez! 😂

[@urbanimusic3319]

Oh please, Bellingham just scored 23 goals for Real Madrid, was one of their best players, won the Champions Legaue, was voted La Liga player of the season, one year after being voted Bundesliga player of the season, all whilst being 20 years old. What on earth are you talking about? Have you actually watched him play for Real this season? He's been unbelievable for them, even if you took away all the goals he scored

[@connorhall3228]

No sense at all best player in the world right now u absolute melon

[@Triple_X_X]

​@@connorhall3228 best player in the world??? 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡 Not even in top 5 Best players in Madrid

[@Anthony-oh4pb]

Bellingham need a rest grow up he's a young man . Basically Bellingham head has got to big since Madrid simple as that. They kick a ball about run a few miles over 100 odd minutes. Sad sad sad do a mans job

[@christopherxavier3861]

Jude need to be bench he dont know how to play in a national team. He plays like real madrib game .

[@luigifontana4164]

bellingham is the usual ovrerrared english player,,,,,average,,,

[@pradeepbhuttoo3665]

Jude on the bench. He is an overrated player.

[@beniwal.mayank]

Bellingam is getting dropped , he is non existent in games

[@oootaffooo501]

Who cares he's way to overated and arrogant to care.

[@henrymarkson3758]

Let's get a few things straight. Phil Foden is not the best player in the EPL. Jude Bellingham is not the best player in La Liga. Harry Kane is not the best player in the Bundesliga.

[@Philipmarlowe77]

Play 3-5-2. Foden and Kane up front. Midfield;Gordon.Rice.Bellingham.Palmer.Saka.back 3;Guehi.Stone.Walker..Pickford…high press simple.problem?Southgate.mr Negative……won’t do this.hes scared we might trash someone

[@UnboxRacing]

I agree on 3-5-2. I would have Watkins upfront instead of Foden. Bellingham might have to sit.