Stuart Pearce QUESTIONS If Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Be The ANSWER At Left-Back For England! 🦁🔥

Jim Proudfoot & Stuart Pearce preview England's clash with Switzerland in the Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals.
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[@matthewgeorgeharrison]

Stuart looks unreal for his age still cant believe hes 62

[@cjewe1z]

Maybe he's black on the inside! 🤣🤣🤣 He's definitely from West London.

[@pbplauralfilms]

It's the roadman tech fleece

[@RojoBoxeador]

Looks in his 40s!

[@phoenix___7747]

I think Trent should actually start at right back. Walker had been sub par the entire tournament. Gomez can play left back.

[@BrixtonTone]

@phoenix___7747 At last a voice of reason

[@mickbanner]

I'm not sure Southgate prescribes to that theory, if he benched everyone that was sub par the entire tournament then Bellingham/Rice and most of the team shouldn't start

[@joewhite22]

He definitely could have played at RB for the group games and against Slovakia. For a team that relies so much on set pieces and wasted most of them, aside from Walker's long throw, he was missed. My only worry is as we play the better teams now, Trent's defensive ability will come more into question.

[@phoenix___7747]

​@mickbanner I don't think Southgate will change a thing, but my preference would be Trent at right back and Gomez on the left. We need a decent left back, whatever happens, most likely anyway, and Gomez did a good job at Liverpool there. Of course, like everyone else would like to see Gordon at left wing, and Bellingham at 8 with Foden at 10 but I think that is wishful thinking.

[@mickbanner]

@@phoenix___7747 I guess its all wishful thinking. We are all shouting into the void with one unified message to change...but Southgate will get lucky or go home

[@sinclairgaming4953]

Peace nailed it: "Southgate doesn't make changes because he doesn't know what to do".

[@liamoneill4706]

Correct. And that "expertise" costs the FA 4m a year.

[@johngreen8996]

@@liamoneill4706 Four and a half million to much.

[@PapaKilo1975]

​@@liamoneill4706and England any chance of winning a major tournament.

[@kevinferguson530]

Yep, the Switzerland game will be rinse and repeat by Southgate. The problem is the opposition is better, I can see the Swiss scoring one or two before Southgate realises he needs to make substitutions to change the game. Going by the timing of his substitutions it will be too late and the ship will have sailed. I see England going home after Saturday based on the performance of both teams so far.

[@fedreccinnodante4799]

Yet he's the one who texted him to stay for the Euros, after the World Cup exit! 🤦

[@garywallace5602]

Southgate never changes anything. He's worn the same underpants since his penalty miss at Euro '96!

[@smokemeakipper1076]

😂

[@paulclarke4360]

Mick quinn up front just behind Lennox Lewis garry mason and frank bruno centre mid. Les Dawson left back right back ken dodd. Centre defence frank spencer and cookie monster Gk hack taugh

[@supercriceto]

Surely Barbara Windsor should be up front? And John Inman is used to passing from behind.

[@neilherring]

Something has gone seriously wrong with the draw. Switzerland played on Saturday, and England played sunday. When they play this Saturday, they will have had 7, and six days rest, respectively. France and Portugal both played on Monday, but play each on Friday, thats four days rest. Surely the England game should have been Friday, and the France game Saturday.

[@jackb5640]

I think professional athletes can handle a 4 day turnaround

[@cjewe1z]

It looks like things have been unnaturally favourable for England the last three tournaments. When have we ever seen one national team end up on the easy side of the draw for three consecutive tournaments?

[@jackb5640]

@cjewe1z are you suggesting theres a conspiracy here which involved England being deliberately allowed to finish top of their group, France finish runners up in theirs, Netherlands finish 3rd in theirs, and Italy exit the tournament in the round of 16?

[@neilherring]

@@cjewe1z Southgate has had so much luck in all his tournaments, you couldn’t make it up.

[@cjewe1z]

@@neilherring And still played terrible football and not win anything.

[@nihlify]

Why are we even discussing the lineup? We know Southgate won't change anything

[@MasterGamgeeThe2nd]

He probably will now, pure insanity if he does not

[@user-qh1lp7bi2y]

​@@MasterGamgeeThe2ndno he won't

[@stephenhill545]

​@@MasterGamgeeThe2nd he bought Toney on in the 94th minute. He is inept.

[@richardhenderson1902]

There’s no way in hell he plays the same team. Impossible.

[@simonbrandy9662]

The team needs balance on both wings: 3-4-3. Konsa, Stones, Walker. LB: Saka, Rice, Bellingham, RB: Trent. Foden, Kane, Palmer.

[@adamblake3885]

@@reececrawfordI also like this

[@Thomas-cx6jh]

this won't happen lool

[@M0ngz]

Mainoo better than all English centre mids

[@cahaldoherty2444]

Mainoo for jude and jude at cf/lw instead of foden

[@jamest8108]

I'd drop Foden for Gordon and Walker for Gomez but apart from that I feel like this formation would be the most effective. It's the best system for a natural left-footer (Saka) at LB/LWB. Having a back three allows for Saka to push higher and not have to do so much in defence. Will Southgate do this? Absolutely not.

[@clipped6963]

Southgate doesn’t have the balls to change the starting lineup. I’m convinced he doesn’t watch games back. Foden and Walker have been pathetic and need to be dropped for starting 11 but Southgate won’t because they win titles at Man City in a diff system. Make it make sense this manager is stupid

[@dg1786]

Foden yeh but not walker. Last game walker weren’t great but the group games he was 1 of our best players.

[@saffiejallow8858]

Walker has been awful. don't know what you've been watching 😏😏😏

[@x67th]

Foden isn’t even playing in his best position, he’s one of the only players going hard for the ball. Unlike Kane.

[@manjulaweerasekara1320]

❤Aaaaa​@@saffiejallow8858

[@mm89coyr]

Walker has been exposed defensively in these games. Just because he’s had amazing games against mbappe and Vinicius doesn’t mean he’s playing amazing now. Also he gives literally nothing going forward and he doesn’t at Man City just has better players around him

[@JJM94]

Gomez as LB! He literally done it at Liverpool whilst Robertson was out!!

[@bertiew6771]

What the chances Southgate will read your comment? The man's clueless.

[@ayoubyakoob7146]

I was worried when Gomez was required to play as LB. Ermmm he ended up being sooo good, Robbo couldn't get back in. Solid defender, pace to burn and great in the air but similar to Shaw he's not naturally left footed so can't see him playing. Tripp hasn't really done much wrong considering he's a RB playing on the left. Southgate will go with the option which is least disruptive. Hence, it will be Tripp, stones, konsa and Walker.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

Only us Liverpool fans understand how steady Eddie Gomez actually is.

[@headsroll]

Erm..Trippier is no better at LB than Gomez...Gomez is much better suited at LB because he plays that position more often at club level than Trippier does.... ​@ayoubyakoob7146

[@ayoubyakoob7146]

@@headsroll yep but Southgate sees it different. He will just go for his tried and tested defenders ie go with experience and avoid the risk of a new player coming into the defence. I mean I would like to see Trent at RB too as Walker has done nowt going forward, offering zero width on the right. How can you go to a big tournament with one left footed LB and him being injured 😡

[@kopite998]

Everything Southgate says and does suggests he's a bit of a coward. Cowardly managers don't win trophies

[@stephenhill545]

He bottled his penalty in 96.

[@johngreen8996]

A bit of a coward? Say it like it is, he is a bloody big coward.

[@cjewe1z]

Exactly. He was giving the players an excuse of they got eliminated by saying they were tired and under pressure.

[@pbplauralfilms]

Greece, Italy and Portugal have all won trophies in the last 20 years by playing pretty negative and attritional football

[@cjewe1z]

@@pbplauralfilms You forgot France in that list.

[@hikewadepaddle]

It really seems pointless to speculate about the most predictable manager and FA in world football...

[@jpwartist]

I'm always wary of Stuart Pearce and his lightbulb moments. Remember, this was the guy who once played David James as a centre forward in an important premier League game against Middlesbrough.

[@jamesyigitoz2595]

How much disrespect can Joe Gomez take here? Trent at leftback over him? What is this guy drinking..

[@saskew8573]

England should match them up and play three at the back. Walker Stones Konsa. Trent right wing back with Saka on the left. Mainoo and Rice in midfield with Bellingham just in front, playing behind Kane and Palmer. Basically a 3 5 2 or 3 4 3. Should help them get the ball into midfield easier, simply by bringing the wide players further back and being available for a shorter pass, as the back line clearly lack the bravery and trust to play the ball into the midfielders feet, and then when they do the midfield are afraid to get on the half turn as they lack options when they do take a risk. 5/6 in midfield should help this.

[@Mikejames1080]

@@saskew8573 I agree with a wingback system. Not sure why we haven't tried this, especially when we got to the 2020 final with this system.

[@phoenix___7747]

I like this too. Could be exciting. Such a shame Southgate doesn't have the balls. I'm gonna try this on FIFA 24 later!

[@davidporter2828]

Interesting ideas there. I think this actually is a game that might suit Gallagher, to use his energy to press and disturb Xhaka. Most of their play seems to go through him!

[@chrisward5682]

The answer would've been bringing a fit left back, Southgate is a bloody idiot

[@Jimmybarth]

Oh come on he's not that good

[@matthewbrears2129]

TAA could start at right back, but it still doesn't mean anything if we've got the front 6 all standing still looking at him when he has the ball. No energy/movement/hunger in the team means you may as well not play TAA at all, because he most certainly isn't bringing any of it.

[@Mikejames1080]

Interesting how nobody mentions the fact it was Guehi who let the scorer run right past him whilst he was half asleep.

[@gdr1174]

He is beyond criticism for some reason.. he completely switched off. Had that been Harry Maguire you'd never hear the end of it

[@Mikejames1080]

@@gdr1174 I know. I'm not sure why that is. He's lucky he recovered from the two errors he made in the previous games too!

[@Bert-lw1ot]

Didn’t he land awkwardly? I’m sure he had treatment immediately after the goal

[@shaunhunter3350]

@@Bert-lw1ot yeah he faked 'needing treatment' cos he knew he was at fault for the goal

[@Bert-lw1ot]

@@shaunhunter3350 oh, now he’s faking injuries!? 🤣🤣

[@jaycampbell1992]

Love hearing Pearce talk about football his insight on the game is top tier

[@Michael-cb5nm]

For once England have a lot of technical players, but are stuck with a manager who learned his tactics in the 90s. Southgate literally doesn’t know what to do with them so he just picks who he thinks are the best individuals and hopes for the best. Almost wish he would just play 4-4-2 with true wingers and Toney up front with Kane, and just hammer teams with crosses and direct play. At least that would be a clear pattern of play.

[@Jack-qv5ru]

Drop rice for Wharton. Walker for Trent. And start Gomez left back. Then keep the same team and bring Gordon and Cole on for the last 35 mins

[@stephenhill545]

Why 35 minutes? Why not 65. Foden and Saka have been poor.

[@12Hydrocarbon]

If Declan keeps having bad games, why don’t we try Kobie and Adam Wharton together in midfield? Mainoo was the only shining light in that team; everyone else wasn’t on his wavelength. And this guy says Mainoo should be dropped? Typical England right back. What does he know about football other than long ball. Mainoo would be the first name on starting lineup if he played for Spain or Germany. Nations that play attractive football.

[@capio78]

I'm not saying Rice is playing well BUT... look at what is happening around him. Bellingham was bizzarely walking around unavilable behind the man. Foden was isolated and Saka and Walker went backwards every single time. It's so cautious its bizarre.

[@maveriks463]

Unfortunately still needed to show what he can do... And he didn't.... Needs to stand up and be counted and like so many others has been found wanting..... can't just deflect it because of TAa, Gallagher Jude.... Next he'll reach for kalvin Phillips card...

[@singalexsong]

It’s tough for Rice as he is isolated at times and rarely has any other passing option except for sideways our to our defenders. Defensively in terms of tackles/ blocks/interceptions he has been great, so I feel it’s over the top to expect him to also contribute lots to our attack……. Yet again the system doesn’t help.

[@elopat1192]

Nice to see the face to the voice

[@LordHighness]

Bear in mind that Pearce once played David James up front when he was a manager.

[@johnrushingvt]

This is a very strange situation. I've been following England since Bryan Robson scored 27 seconds into the first group match against a superb France in España 82. It seems almost as though Southgate's plan is to see the match out from the opening whistle and that he then expects a Kane or Bellingham goal or two to win it. It's so dull and maddening. Imagine being an England player on the bench and having to sit through it. But they're through to the quarterfinal against Switzerland with a mediocre Netherlands or Turkey (Portugal without the talent) awaiting in the semifinals. It's all so unfortunate. But I'd like to see England make us all suffer all the way to the final. There is so much anguish in the world anyway. Why not this?

[@headsroll]

I'm sorry but What exactly was JOE GOMEZ Picked for then??? The Guy had a solid season playing across the back for liverpool this season, played at least 10 games at LB for Liverpool and did a solid job...its a position he plays well...Stunned that Gomez is not even being discussed

[@SoulFlyShogun]

I wanted Adam Wharton to start in the group games but it's too big a risk to play him now imo even though I think he would be class, maybe if he played 30 minutes and looked good but he hasn't played a minute so too risky to start him now

[@lukemclellan2141]

Gareth, is that you?

[@SoulFlyShogun]

@lukemclellan2141 hahaha. Seriously though, someone that has only played in a friendly for a few minutes, starting them in a quarter final game would be mad

[@lukemclellan2141]

@@SoulFlyShogun I agree. There was every opportunity to give minutes to most/all of the less experienced squad members in the group games. Instead, they've chosen to leave eleven players on for most of the available minutes, then claimed that the players are tired.

[@SoulFlyShogun]

Maybe if we're comfortable beating the Swiss (highly unlikely) Wharton could come on for Mainoo or even Foden as a defensive switch to see out the game but even in that case Southgate would probably look to Gallagher instead

[@lukemclellan2141]

@@SoulFlyShogun that everyone on the planet can predict what he'll do is embarrassing.

[@Dan-mm1yl]

Declan RIce must be more worried about his stats and value than playing football He never looks for the forward pass and never looks to dribble in to space

[@user-qh1lp7bi2y]

Pure stat pad average player

[@NewEstablishment]

Exactly Kobbie did the things rice would or couldn’t.

[@DanielS10291]

Hes been brainwashed by the manager

[@chuak.c7349]

Rice is a scammer. He only play for stats.

[@Mobbers95]

Gomez has played left back this season and has been quite good there

[@Remnants100]

Mr Klopp, preferred to play Joe Gomez at left-back and kept Trent on the right.

[@CaldersMusic]

This is absolute tripe. Mainoo is not a 6. He’s not supposed to be there to allow Rice to go forward. He’s an all round midfielder and is far more creative than Rice will ever be. Rice is great at breaking down play and making simple passes. He can do that really well, high up the pitch. He’s very effective and if he plays the 8 needs a proper 6 behind him. Fine, but unless Wharton is a genuine 6 then we have to play Rice in the deepest midfield role!! He’s surely the best at that in the squad. Mainoo has more creativity and skill in his left nutsack than Rice will ever have . He’s still a good player but every time he tried to do something clever the other night he got it wrong. Unlucky with that great effort against the post but Mainoo is an 8 ! I think you’re getting his role wrong if you are saying he only did alright. IMO!

[@zionee1]

IMHO I believe Mainoo is one by if not the most creative midfielder we have, however Wharton hasn’t been given a chance I’ve only seen his highlights and he looks really good he’s got good defensive traits and is calm in the ball similar to Mainoo but perhaps would be closer to a 6 role!

[@zionee1]

I think the two would play well together give Rice a rest it’s worth a try but Southgate would never do that, however has the nerve to put Trent in midfield before Mainoo and Adam Wharton Adam def deserves a chance!

[@johnhughes3558]

One piece of advice to Southgate, resign simple as that

[@cedarstuff]

Play. Trent. At. Right. Back.

[@arthurhenson4332]

But. He. Can't. Defend.

[@BOOGERBOY1]

​@@arthurhenson4332shut up England need goals 😂

[@cedarstuff]

​@@arthurhenson4332Yes he can. Alternative is Walker - gets lost every game, with zero ability to pass. Saw against Slovakia that even his pace ain't enough.

[@blackkeiron]

Neither can walker if this tournament is anything to go from

[@AceGunnerManEIR]

​​@@arthurhenson4332Won everything in football and got 99 points in the league and can't defend apparently?

[@davidjamesaustin]

You can only pass forward if a man is free. With Bellingham dry humping Foden leg that’s 2 out straight away

[@michael7286]

Let's get started now England, no back passing to Pickford. Get forward Attack and apply the pressure. COME ON ENGLAND 🦁🦁🦁

[@johngreen8996]

You have a hope. No chance with Southgate in charge.

[@futurez12]

1:00 "You're not looking at the whole pie, Jenny."

[@leewilson2261]

This is why Pearce should never be in management. What's wrong with 3 at the back play Trent right wing back and Sacka left wing back ffs.

[@philiplewis7572]

How many teams have u managed

[@-Chunk]

Spot on

[@ii9714]

Nonsense he wouldn't take any egos in his place. And tell Jude stop being a big time Charlie

[@-Chunk]

@@ii9714 true but you need a bit of both! Intelligence and street smarts.

[@robert_bah]

Bad faith by Mr Pearce. KWalker has been having a mare of a tournament in possession, so the only thing he really brings to the table is his pace and defensive recovery. He is the ideal candidate to move across to LB. TAA should be the guy to come to RB and overlap and light up the right side in the right way. It's sickening watching Walker play simple 20 yard passes out of the pitch

[@peterbarry4112]

Thanks Pearce. “Play Trent at left back”. Your insight is what we need in times of trouble. Thought this was going to help but I give up.

[@realtalk8665]

Trent does temporarily switch sides with Robinson in game for Liverpool so it is possible

[@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rw]

Lewis dunk had his chance and he blew it was at fault for Brazil goal and the opener against Belgium before it started

[@marineboy1964]

Progress? How about playing 8 at the back Bellingham in the middle and kane up top as long as kane drops back to cover the defence

[@adriancharles6547]

Not the worst idea, Trent is two footed so would do better than Trippier going forward but would prefer to see a 3-5-2 with Konza, Stones, Walker, Eze or Saka on the left, Rice, Mainoo or Warton, Bellingham, Trent on the right, Foden or Palmer and Kane.

[@joemitchell7499]

Wharton

[@Matt-ur3dm]

So when asked about playing walker at left back instead of right back. He said he's not played very well at right back and he wouldn't want to move a player from a position he is playing well in. What is he going on about ?!

[@user-qh1lp7bi2y]

I haven't watched this yet just started but I can guarantee they said something like, if england improve they should win, switzerland are a better team and will wipe the floor with us... declan rice is average

[@markbliss1311]

Albania and Georgia showed more fight and determination than england. We've been one of the worst and most boring teams to watch. They deserve what's coming on Saturday

[@Khylerox1]

He has created the most chances for England this tournament… despite his limited minutes

[@pensacola2015]

Why do English academies struggle to nurture left footed players?

[@deanharding740]

More importantly why can’t all professional footballers kick with booth feet. It’s ridiculous.

[@Geohillierneo]

England should play a back 3. Trent as a right wing back, suits his game perfectly. Gomez could be left wing back, or Saka (despite him saying he doesnt want it.... you're lucky to play for your country and should be grateful to play wherever) then Rice Holding, Foden and Bellingham central but attacking) then why not try Kane AND Watkins or Toney?

[@davidporter2828]

By far the best discussion I've heard about England's options for the next game.

[@Jaysbee1]

Pretty sure Joe Gomez is in the squad who through injuries, played almost half of last season at LB for Liverpool and did a fine job

[@chuak.c7349]

Rice is just a side pass, back pass, non creative pass to get good stats..

[@richardfairclough2960]

That Trent idea at left back is stupid

[@assuredantiques1832]

Dunk would be my choice for centre-back

[@1972dsrai]

What about Gomez at LB?

[@kieranmiller4655]

I had thought the same with Trent. It makes more sense that Trippier. However there is a more obvious option... Joe Gomez. He played left back most of the season for Liverpool and was brilliant.

[@gregadair1546]

All stats show Mainoo was Englands best performer last match.

[@damiantosd8720]

Do people not get it Trent’s worst asset is positional he doesn’t know where to be and when to be there even at right back so don’t play him in any other position other than right back. He’s a fantastic player on the ball and can cross like the best of them. He’s was born in the wrong generation would have been right wing in a 442 but the way the game is now right back is his position.

[@-Chunk]

Time for a back 5. 3 at the back (Walker, Stones, Konsa/Dunk) and two wing backs (Saka on left, TAA on right)

[@davidwilliams5378]

Pearce says 2 up front would leave us one short in midfield , but not in a 3-5-2

[@frankbell8111]

Southgate reminds me of the old morecambe and wise sketch I am playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order!

[@gyzmo181]

Perfect analogy....

[@AG-sr6kl]

Stuart Pearse brilliant as allways!

[@tonyfreeman3800]

Why not do 3 at the back with 2 attacking wingers. Saka on the left for better balance. You could even have Rice as a defender/ CDM and have 2 at the back.

[@ashiy8310]

The reason why Trent won’t work on the left side because he drifts into the centre foden on the left drifts into the centre which will leave our left side exposed then we lack width the stretch teams that’s why we don’t play him left back

[@joemitchell7499]

Well tell him not to drift central is he that stupid Gordon should be on if foden can not put any crosses in

[@BOOGERBOY1]

Yea it's simple , you tell him to stay at right back and only do right back duties 😂

[@BoxingNBeards175]

Just saw Stu’s starting 11 for Saturday 1.Declan rice 2.Declan Rice 3.Declan Rice 4.Declan Rice 5.Declan Rice 6.Declan Rice 7.Declan Rice 8.Declan Rice 9.Declan Rice 10.Declan Rice 11. Declan rice 😂

[@isawk2003]

How has a manager that's been in place for 8 years still got no clue as to how to construct a squad that plays exciting winning football?

[@zombiehunter170]

"Failure to plan is to plan to fail" ! That is Southgate

[@DivineUbiquity]

Klopp knows Trent best and didn’t play him in midfield he inverted him knowing he has some weaknesses so he played to his strengths , I think mainoo is better for that but Trent at right back is deffo a conversation to be had

[@singalexsong]

I’ve been saying play TAA at LB for weeks now.

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

☆Cmon, get the 3 lions fans to pray & meditate for 3 lions' victory to end 58 yrs of hurt. They tried everything else & lost over 58 yrs, so give spiritual power a go this time.

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

Yes Maths profs say Gareth 3 🦁 will win better w a 3-4-3 w Trent as a right wingback & Saka as Left WB. Harry does much better with partners like Palmer & Jude up front. Use Foden as an impact sub. Cmon, get 3 lions fans to pray & meditate for 3 lions' victory to end 58 yrs of hurt. They tried everything else & lost over 58 yrs, so give prayer power a go this time.

[@capio78]

I am not usually a massive fan of wing backs but the squad is perfect for it. Saka lwb, Arnold RWB. Walker, Stones, Geuhi cb. Rice holding. Mainoo 8... Foden and Bellingham either side of Kane high up the field.

[@ravinrajoo8824]

Declan rarely plays the ball forward. Sideways and back will give you a high pass rate. To pick up the ball from the defenders and play forward, you need to be brave and take on players. He doesn’t have the skill to do this. Solid yes, but no technical skill.

[@audy2817]

Trent doesn't play at LB even at Liverpool. His team mate Gomez however has played at that position for half a season and did a credible job. Gomez is in the England squad but hey, let's just play someone who don't play at LB. Genius.........

[@Bennyboy138]

I guess Anthony Gordon doesn't exist then 🤦🏻‍♂

[@shinkyorta7354]

One bit of advice he would give gareth, dont get frustrated playing fru the furds. England really do produce some diamonds.

[@keithbrown4300]

Silly suggestion to play TAA at left back. The guy is right foot dominant and very average defender playing at RB, so what makes you think he would do a good job at LB.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

The disrespect to Joe Gomez is unreal. He is England best defender and only Liverpool fans know this. He will do a job for you at the back. Granted he’s no Virgil however he has been training everyday and learning off Virgil for the past 7 plus years. Experienced and capable in defence. Quansah needs time to develop he isn’t ready for the pressure that Gomez can deal with.

[@mickeym190]

..’’we’re still in the competition & playing well..’’…. This is why Stuart Pearse should go back to being an electrician

[@jamesabbott8621]

Dunk should start

[@davidwilliams5378]

No one talks about Walker at left back and Trent RB

[@andybrennand1576]

5-2-3- That's the way forward. 3 at the back - Saka Left wing back. TAA right wing back. Rice with Maino - Bellingham then Palmer Foden and Gordon then Kane. The Key is the Wing backs.

[@BrixtonTone]

Jeezus Christ ! Beginning to understand that Pearce wasn't called "psycho" only because of his on pitch performance , his tactical acumen is next level Kamikazi ! If traffic cone Trippier isn't available (I sincerely hope he isn't) back four should be Trent- Konsa - Stones - Gomez Job done

[@thranduiloropherion7256]

Quansahs not even in the squad mate

[@JamesKerwin]

😂​@@thranduiloropherion7256

[@BrixtonTone]

@@thranduiloropherion7256 my bad I meant to say Konsa

[@davidwilliams5378]

No one talks about Wharton at left back

[@twograntan9285]

ill go 3-5-2 Pickford walker at Rcb stones cb Gomez left cb Trent right wing back, gorden left wing back. rice centre Bellingham, foden centre Kane Watkins. this can change 4-4-2

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

Na full attack mode Pickford in goal, Saka on the left Trent on the right, Stones and Gomez in the centre Mainoo Rice Jude in midfield Palmer Kane Toney front 3 Trent and Saka job is to run up the wings providing service to the front 3 as one runs forward Rice moves into a back 3 with stones and gomez while Jude and Mainoo support the attack. That set up scores goals against any team in the world. Yes they may score 2 but we’ll score 5.

[@Geohillierneo]

Im a Liverpool fan, and I love Trent, but the guy struggles at right back sometimes, so left back is certainly NOT the answer. Right Wing Back for him would be perfect, if England played a back 3.

[@graememarsh]

Gomez at LB, surely he was brought up to cover there if Shaw couldn’t play? What’s the point of bringing him and not using him in anyway.

[@DerekTJ]

Wharton is a brilliant player.

[@Rob-cy8xc]

Adam Wharton should have played every game . Criminal he isn’t playing

[@terrywatson3038]

pearce was a fullback and does not know trent is a bad fullback,astoundingand now at left back

[@user-ug8ce8of1u]

Love the Blackadder joke.

[@_KofisPerspective]

Mainoo was England’s best player when he was on the pitch, but see how they are talking about replacing him. Shameful!

[@sshee179]

Come on Switzerland

[@checktheskies5040]

Anyone who thinks he's not good enough should maybe watch him play and then compare him to any of the current lot he picks. Its a no brainer, he's above most in defence and passing he's in top 3 in the world. Walker is good but trent is just as effective. Its crazy how under the thumb GS seems to be. Will he change??❤ Come on lads! England!

[@davidwilliams5378]

No one talks about Joe Gomez - is pekking order Konsa, Dunk, Joe?

[@johnnyhartley4330]

As Mr Safety Southgate picks teams to fit in as many of the big names as possible, regardless of whether they are fit or in form, he will try to fit in Trent. Once Gordon and Palmer become big names Southgate will suddenly start them.

[@khanforth4725]

Mainoo was MOTM last game lol. What more do you want from the boy. He's the only player that had a decent game from the start.

[@lawrenceparker969]

TAA right back, Walker left back with Konsa replacing Mark G. Palmer in for Saka and bring Wharton in for Mainoo to dictate the game. Wharton is unreal.

[@alexlazenby]

Pearce.. think you're wrong on Walker there. Look at the heat map for each player - he is literally the *only* one pushing wide and high. Saka, Foden both come in too much - making us narrow and give Kane nothing. We're essentially playing with x3 no.10s! I was a Southgate supporter... but I'm done. He refuses to fix glaring issues because of his stupid pride

[@achern141]

I think it’s important to identify who’s actually under performing because of their own deficiencies and who’s become a victim to Southgate’s inept management. For example, Kyle Walker and Harry Kane have been really poor and I think that’s down to them. But players like Foden, Rice and Bellingham - I think they have been poor because of the imbalance of the team around them. Too many “similar” players on the pitch and others being played out of position. When you’re in the middle of the park you need people to run and make space in order to get the ball forward and they haven’t had that. Put Gomez at LB, TAA at RB, put Mainoo at CDM and allow Rice to become more box to box, ONLY play one of Bellingham or Foden in the 10 and put Gordon on at LW. Then the rest can stay the same and if Saka and Kane underperform you have Palmer and Watkins/Toney to come on. Is this really so hard for Fraudgate?