Bellingham’s Brilliant Swagger & Golden Baldies | EURO 2024

How hard is it to switch from playing for your club to playing for your country? Why is Jude Bellingham’s ego so integral to him being such a fantastic player? Who are the top three bald players of all time?
Gary, Alan and Micah answer your questions on today’s episode, which also sees the boys discuss fighting off bugs in the BBC studio.
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Club v Country
03:00 - Joe Gomez At LB
06:55 - England v Switzerland
08:00 - Bellingham’s Celebration
09:40 - England’s Best EURO Goal
10:15 - Top 3 Baldies
11:10 - Filming Inside Or Outside
12:55 - The Excitement Of The EUROs
15:00 - England’s Fans Behaviour
16:10 - If England Win…
19:30 - Harry Kane As A Striker
21:00 - Should Jude Be Dropped?
22:00 - Sat On The Bench As A Sub

[@MaxArthey]

Absolutely loving how many episodes we're getting for this tournament! Keep it up lads!

[@terencewelch9800]

Bloody hope so, considering they are being paid by the british public who pay the tv license (BBC) its about bloody time they work more considering they get millions rather than once a week on match of the day especially linker who earns ridiculous amount per year...at least the BBC will save millions when he goes next year

[@jackbishop275]

@@terencewelch9800shut up

[@conraddavies6557]

@@terencewelch9800nice and positive mate well done

[@JayCee-h2e]

@@terencewelch9800 Incorrect. This podcast has nothing to do with the BBC and is produced by goalhanger productions which is co-owned by Lineker.

[@Jacques67]

@@terencewelch9800 fuckin hell chill out terence hahahaha

[@DavyRo]

I think it's ridiculous how Joe Gomez is totally ignored. He was an ever present in Liverpool first 11 when they won the prem. He is as reliable as any player. He's got big game experience & is versatile. It's ridiculous how he's never mentioned.

[@mickbanner]

Only argument right now to keep Walker as LB and not a new-to-the-team player is that we are missing Guehi and 2 new in back 4 is somewhat dangerous

[@maveriks463]

A conservative mgr like GS to make. Such a risky decision of Trippier instead of someone with at least recent experience in the LB position Gomez.... I'm sure deep down JG is not happy..

[@frankylampard3931]

Tbh its just like what Right footed lb you want? With foden in front of them nothing changes

[@mikeryan4055]

I'm sure they mentioned him!! He is even mentioned in the title ??? When you say never mentioned, do you mean never played ?? You Liverpool fans (I won't say scousers coz you won't be) always Need somthing to whinge at...

[@protominator4]

@@mikeryan4055he meant Southgate 😬

[@iamthewalrusable]

Finally talking about Joe Gomez! I've given up on Southgate making sensible decisions.

[@iamthewalrusable]

I take it back, he wasn't discussed or even considered.

[@kierangibson9103]

@@iamthewalrusablethey just ignored the question and protected Trippier again. It’s obvious that he can’t play there, it’s actually embarrassing at this point

[@jahlincoln5504]

Mediocre defender. No British manager in the U.K. could carry out a job better than Southgate...

[@wardje5195]

Joe Gomez is mister inconsistent. One day he looks like he can do it all, the other day he makes one mistake after another.

[@iamthewalrusable]

@@wardje5195 the fans didn't really help shouting shoot at him every time he got near the box this season. 15 games, 1 assist and 19 shots in the league this year. offers more going forward than trippier.

[@s7umpf]

I don’t share the optimism anymore. You can always scrape through groups and past a Slovakia but that’s probably it. The winner of Spain vs. Germany will be the HUGE favorite to win it all.

[@Al-Brewster]

I concur

[@a.c.slater573]

I agree, however the way we are set up I think we will do better against teams not playing low block and negative.

[@NedTesco]

​@@a.c.slater573not without runners we won't

[@a.c.slater573]

@@NedTesco yeah so need Gordon, eze, saka, palmer to be rotated and all get minutes running at defenders on the break. Foden isn’t the guy, 4 goals in 40 for England.

[@lutontown5923]

Thats the spirit, no wonder the country is diving into the abyss. Youve all lost your bottle and spirit.

[@eddiemoore5676]

Meeks popping the snus back in 😂😂😂

[@alexanders4911]

What is snus?

[@Jambalayaorb]

Haha I saw this! Came to the comments to see if anyone else spotted it

[@Jambalayaorb]

@@alexanders4911smokeless tobacco that footballers take. Small pouch that you put under your lip. It’s an alternative to smoking.

[@John858_]

I doubt Michas smoked anything in his life, i wonder why he uses snus

[@jp3622]

It’s popular and trendy

[@therunningtattooartist5172]

Bald FC 3/5/2 Barthez Zabaleta Stam Kompany Robben Zidane Cambiasso Kante Silva Shearer Vialli Manager - pep Ref Collina

[@RickJames-wf2rm]

R9???

[@banzaikk]

Gotta have Cannavaro over Kompany surely

[@jimb9063]

Not bad. Bald FC v Slicks Xl 4-3-3 Reina Thuram Leboeuf Abidal Carlos Charlton Seedorf Lombardo Henry Ronaldo Larsson

[@Yunghamz]

Why do people forget about henry in bald fc

[@jimb9063]

@@Yunghamz We signed him when he still had hair, they didn't see his full potential. Mind you, Vialli was our young player when he had lovely flowing locks. Win some lose some.

[@paulcain9442]

Enjoying the extra PODS. I think you’re representing how supporters are feeling this tournament.

[@Okay-buh-bye]

Problem is we are playing exactly as Italy played against Switzerland! That is why it is being anticipated as a big challenge.

[@makkattak9839]

Why are we making excuses for Trippier and wanting to play Kyle Walker at left back when the conversation around Gomez hit the nail on the head, he switched to left as cover from right back and was brilliant for Liverpool. Why are we trying to fit square pegs in round holes when Gomez is the perfect fit

[@IAmCrumpton]

Non of us get it either!! It’s sooo frustrating! Should have at least tried him in one of the group games or even the warm up games. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamestaylor841]

Put gordan in and tripper will be much better tripper can get further forward knowing gordan will cover him if needed. They've played together for 2 years then south bring eze on its ridiculous

[@InstigatorDJ]

100% Joe can play all the defensive positions, has pace and has even played a DM for Liverpool. He gives England way more.

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

Southgate is overly loyal and doesn't make the obvious changes

[@kd5973]

@@jamestaylor841having Gordon in is not going to stop trippier from having to switch to his right foot and pass backwards 99% of the time.

[@Bleech606]

No point playing Gomez unless you play Gordon. Gomez cut inside from the left for Liverpool (and did an excellent job) but you need Gordon for the width otherwise you still have the same problems.

[@benfuller2890]

thank you someone with common sense for once

[@ewan7283]

There already is that problem with trippier tbf. Gomez is just better defensively

[@maddiand]

Gordon plays wide but most of the time he comes back inside on his right. Much better than Foden though - he just has no clue as a wide left player and always comes to the centre. Maybe Foden should play more centrally, Jude and Rice behind him and Gordon left. Oh hang on, Southgate is manager so more of the same square pegs in round holes I guess.

[@Jman125]

Want to manage England? You have more sense

[@OddityHQ]

Didn’t even answer the Gomez question just defended Trippier saying he’s done what’s expected, if that’s what’s expected then play Gomez he’d do way better everyone overlooks him

[@maveriks463]

Exactly.... Lol I was really interested to hear their opinions.... instead we got Trippier is a nice guy...... smh

[@IAmCrumpton]

Gomez should of played and looked at in second group game

[@smallarmskepa4390]

Come on. The balance is off because you have a right footed fullback at left back. So instead you think a right footed center back there will solve it? 🤦

[@OddityHQ]

@@smallarmskepa4390 how’s about you watch what he did for Liverpool his overlapping was brilliant and he actually started his Liverpool career at lb for Rodgers

[@Oppledom]

@@smallarmskepa4390 He would do a better job for sure, check out the tifo IRL (now Athletic FC) video/ short on J Gomez impact. It's impressive

[@davyprendergast82]

Joe Gomez was exceptional at left back last season for liverpool. Played there probably 2 dozen times and didnt put a foot wrong. Defended well and was dangerous on the flanks

[@ArticulateDesignASMR]

Literally the only notification bell i have on! Some background listening while working away in the office, thanks lads :D

[@EmptyGlass99]

By not using half of his squad - ever - Southgate sends a clear message that he doesn't trust any of them. This is terrible man-management. Southgate's management style is suited to League 2.

[@jaybe2908]

David Platt in Italia 90 was a fringe player just making a few sub appearances, by the end of the tournament he was established as one of the best players in the team. If you don't give them a chance you will never find out what could have been.

[@TinyBellEnd]

Wouldn't even have him at my local league 2 team

[@Mopark25]

And he cowtowed to media pressure instead of doing the one thing he's done well in his tenure, build a consistent team. He's done.

[@Skutnu]

@@jaybe2908 Enzo Fernandez for Argentina wasn't a starter or even 2nd choice from what I remember. Ended the tournament as young player of the tournament. Southgate is risk adverse. Even though his current starting 11 is high risk.

[@kgchi5340]

@@jaybe2908Cole Palmer could be David Platt (if given the chance). Cant stand Southgate’s safety first approach all the time, the reason we never won Euro Final against Italy due to his reluctance to shake it up and take a chance with Subs (and even starting XIs). After this (and surely Southgate walks regardless) FA need to be on the blower to Jurgen Klopp with an offer he cant refuse. We need HEAVY METAL Football (not lack-lustre LEAD BALLOON ball).

[@jasonmillsom2981]

Seeing as they said it's just Switzerland, I'll put it this way, Xhaka, Akanji, Schär, Sommer and Aebischer all walk into this England team unchallenged

[@jordanharrison8454]

They really don't

[@jasonmillsom2981]

@@jordanharrison8454 based on this tournament they do

[@VillaBoys123]

If half our first 11 get injured yeah

[@jasonmillsom2981]

@@VillaBoys123 nah when fit

[@jokesnhumor]

Joe Gomez was awesome for Liverpool at left back, runs forward and great crosser

[@ChelseaWins]

Let’s be honest no matter how loud we shout, Gareth will take our win against Slovakia as concrete proof that his trust in his methodologies work. Won’t be surprised if he will stick to his guns. Leaving the setup and team was because he was too frightened of upsetting anyone by taking them off early.

[@kgchi5340]

Facts. As a Football Manager at International Level GS is a spineless-coward when it comes to making instinctive match-changing decisions. Always safety 1st pass ball sideways-backwards-to-keeper. Jordan Pickford has probably had more touches with his feet than all the Midfield and Kane put together.

[@ChelseaWins]

@@kgchi5340 Yeap …. Pickford then boots it upfield to ensure that we loose the ball ….. 🤨

[@Mikejames1080]

It was a very lucky win.

[@nathant9292]

Gary's composure before asking Alan the 3 best baldies question was top class 😂

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

Joey was Liverpool's player of the season from a fans perspective anyway. Far better defensively than Trent, just not as good going forward but he's got better at that.

[@ilmjmy3t]

Stop this nonsense

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

@@ilmjmy3t Um. Not sure what you didn't understand there?

[@oscarsobye3669]

@@ilmjmy3the’s right? Watched almost every Liverpool game this season, he’s definitely been the most consistent.

[@Sam-es2gf]

We've heard some variation on "England play to the opponent's level" or "this is the game we kick on" every game this tournament. We don't play to the opponent's level. We're capable of losing to Iceland and waltz all over lower ranked teams in qualifying. Southgate just doesn't have a fucking clue.

[@jepulis6674]

National team football just is random. Usually the luckiest team wins, in some rare cases the best team that just did not face bad luck.

[@lisachild6098]

Loving this - this platform having less constraints than tv therefore less constraints on what contributors say makes for a far better listening/watching experience. Long may it continue.

[@Oppledom]

Totally agree - though the click bait BS from the Mail and the Mirror are quoting this podcast and misconstruing it. These guys have been v critical of England but have measured it with support for the team. Totally lost when it's been quoted.

[@CombatMediaa]

Honestly mate I don’t even watch tv anymore the amount of better things that are free on KZbin is quality

[@WaaGriever]

I’m not an expert about football tactics but surely passing between the 4 defenders for 90 mins is not the way to win?

[@kgchi5340]

Jordan Pickford has had more possession than all the Midfield and Kane combined.

[@XQRobertz]

Awesome podcast guys! Nice how the timing of your podcast comes in-between the match-day intervals...9am GMT from lastnights' games and next matches this evening... Glad it fills in for the void within as the waiting continues ❤😊

[@nikolaimiller183]

I only follow football when it's international. This pod, however, has become one of my favourite things to listen to. The Gazza episode got watched yesterday. It's absolutely hilarious and heartfelt. Cheers, lads!

[@High5Ghost98]

14:36 micah with the snus 😂

[@jttaylor007]

This is becoming a better podcast than overlap. Keep up the content fellas ❤

[@danielsmith3335]

No it isn't

[@Jimboslice35]

It’s really really not

[@MH-vp7lf]

Overlap clears this any day. Night and day difference

[@dombrown-tz3zu]

No mention of the quality Gomez would bring, quite remarkable really. He’s played that position last season, the others haven’t. Alan saying it’s too late is nonsensical. The disservice to Joe Gomez is crazy. The answer is right there but no, play the rb at lb. 😮‍💨

[@jamiejamie9549]

I the "its too late" was about Shaw no?

[@TronLegacy5000]

dom spot on…. my question is why trippier lb at all for 4 games, why is trent on the bench, walker should be LB as trent is the better rb. we have issues going forward

[@stephencharles6932]

@@TronLegacy5000 Southgate all over. Has his favourite players and would rather play a 'favourite' out of position than use the better option! No idea why he even brings so many, wasting their time, he just needs 13.

[@Redsok]

Both Liverpool & City & Arsenal have used inverted defenders into midfield on attacking phases of play so play Trent RB inverted then Stones,Gomez,walker as the deeper 3. Tell Rice to hold & cover were needed. These defensive tactics won't work v top teams hence southgates awful record vs top 10 teams! Play higher & we need a winger ie Gordon who can run and stretch play or there for long balls

[@stefftorious]

Walker was shocking last game as well but no media talk around that. Bring on Joe Gomez and Trent!

[@danruss12338]

Either Joe Gomez at LB or go to a 352 (3412) Pickford GK Walker, Stones and Konsa/Gomez the three CB's Saka LWB Trent RWB Rice and Mainoo in the midfield Jude as the 10 Kane and Toney up top A risk completely changing the formation, but something is needed to bring the spark back in the performances.

[@gustoaudio8711]

It’s no risk at all, anything would be an improvement and this makes absolute sense

[@danruss12338]

@gustoaudio8711 The only reason I say it is a risk is because it's a quarter final game, but something has to change in order for us to actually play well. Listen I don't mind how we play if we win, but surely we won't keep winning the way we are going. I also find it criminal that Trent is not starting, by far our best creative asset and he isn't even in the team 🤷‍♂️

[@juanteranlopez4900]

@@danruss12338Switzerland play with a back 5 and two holding mids, if England play a 433 like Italy, they will get passed off the park. Trent and Saka as RWB and LWB will at least put pressure on the Swiss full backs

[@gustoaudio8711]

@@danruss12338 Agreed, just a shame we have a manager who refuses to tweak his lineup even slightly to play to anyone’s strengths, or use his squad properly. I struggle to see how anyone could make this bunch of players perform worse together if they tried. The worst part is they seem to have got worse each game instead of better, whilst the opposition is rapidly improving. Scraping through game after game in this manner is madness. Thinking the same XI is suddenly going to improve enough to see off the Swiss is incredible!

[@leojordan1]

“Some of us are well blessed” loool I love Micah. Great podcast this!

[@dylanrice711]

Best podcast about by far

[@terencewelch9800]

Paid by us the tv license (BBC), so it should be, but do they all need to be their expenses paid by us? yet again...

[@ViginiaMolai]

After cbs

[@Yozzer72]

Will miss these podcasts when the euro’s is over. Great work fella’s 👍

[@ben-fe3zy]

At last, someone mentions Gomez. The most flexible defensive player at Liverpool, who can play centrally or can run up the line and cross well, who hasn't drawn attention because he hasn't made many mistakes. So underrated.

[@cajxii1]

Imagining Micah with the Edgar Davids shades look

[@Dave_ja_vu]

The arrogance about Switzerland after needing a miracle against Slovakia. Never change lads, it's just building up that heartbreak to be even funnier

[@user-zx3wd5fo2f]

I hate to be negative, but I keep hearing that our win could be the turning point and a spark to change it going forward and I'd love to get behind that thought, but the fact that we played a full half hour after those 2 goals and sat deep and looked fearful does not give me great hope that we're suddenly gonna smash it.

[@bonglesnodkins329]

Do England need a turning point? Wouldn’t that be switching from winning to losing? I get the impression that what most fans want is a team that constantly looks like it’s attacking, even if those attacks come to nothing (e.g. Portugal yesterday, zero goals in 120 mins) versus one that is maddeningly patient in possession but ends up scoring two goals in 120 mins.

[@jeremywilliams5107]

I might add that Georgia 's never say die attitude could be transplanted to England

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Great 1st question. Structured management at club level, combined with crap English management. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pensacola2015]

Trippier's undercooked pass was the reason Guehi received that card

[@AaronR-ii3dk]

The title of the episode should read “Should Southgate get dropped?”

[@hanifibrahim460]

Mica is a genuis pundit! Left and Right are opposites?!?!? The insight he provides is top drawer, adds a lot for us lay people!

[@Peniro11]

If he starts with foden on the left and saka isolated one on the right with no runners I'ma go mad

[@ENDZMANTV]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭 really enjoy this podcast the 5 yards joke.

[@jamesatkins7592]

Question 1 - spot on. Players are clearly used to being told how/when to do every single little thing at some clubs

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

How about Klopp as our next manager? He's not got much going on in the near future, it wouldn't be the constant pressure of the PL and we know he can get the best from players.

[@mickbanner]

Without Guehi i can vaguely understand the argument Walker as LB... but "too late to play as not played in the tournament so far" is not a great excuse. Its a proven problem position and if its an improvement its an improvement!

[@dazred1]

I think Konsa can slot in to that back 4 quite easily. He doesn’t offer much going forwards but he is a great option defensively.

[@mickbanner]

@dazred1 for sure Konsa. With new blood is it worth keeping experienced bodies such as Walker (LB). Still not sure.

[@Lionfish-Hunting]

Why didn't Micah get LASIK?? I had LASIK in 2006 and it changed my life. The next morning I looked over the road from my house and I could see all the individual leaves on the trees. Amazing!!

[@CaspiDraw]

If you were to choose the England lineup and strategy with the current squad based on form, how would you set up the team and what would the instructions be? I would go for a 4-3-3 with Pickford, Trent - Walker - Stones - Gomez, Jude - Wharton - Rice, Palmer - Watkins - Gordon. Front foot, high press, stretch the opposition and switch play. Wharton to balance, Jude and Declan as box to box, Trent to dictate. Gomez into a back three if Trent pushes high.

[@mardimcfly90210]

Saved by the Bell (-ingham) ~ Gary Lineker.

[@Rich-fh4ch]

This podcast is so good! Made the euros so much more enjoyable. I think some of the games have been pretty tough to watch, not sure if it’s the level of defending which has gone up but seems to be less chances and goals! Side table with bollocks is brilliant 😂

[@sonny5068]

I am loving how many episodes and discussions you guys are pushing out during the Euro's. Much love from Canada! Let's go three lions!

[@lewpass8802]

Quality as bloody usual lads 👌🏾

[@ASOXO]

Interesting talking about Jude's ego/cajones /arrogance. Even Cristiano Ronaldo showed his humble side last night. The occasion got to him emotionally. He broke down and recovered. After scoring his penalty he immediately apologised and thanked the Portugal fans. It was lovely to see. Heartwarming actually. I don't want do see Jude's ego take over his requirements to help the team.

[@jordan_roadhouse4798]

CR7 humble?? 😂😂😂 that's funny. It's okay being teary when he was greedy AF the entire tournament up until that point. The amount of freekicks he's wasted is hilarious.

[@ASOXO]

@@jordan_roadhouse4798 OK. That's fine. I saw him last night in a different light. You didn't. It's OK.

[@donovanvaz3289]

I agree with you. Exactly my thoughts. About time Bell-end-am showed some humility.

[@orangeninja912]

Fake tears from CR7

[@jordan_roadhouse4798]

@@donovanvaz3289 You're obsessed kid, get over it.

[@leewestbrook9122]

3 at the back makes sense - we've played it before and matched up the Swiss. Also gets more pace on the wings Bellingham and Foden more centrally without sacrificing width on both sides and shpuld get more players up the pitch so Kane doesn't feel the need to drop as deep.

[@alastairerrett]

Except we dropped the back three after the 2018 World Cup because Croatia spanking us by over running the two in the centre of the pitch. So why wouldn’t it just happen again?

[@leewestbrook9122]

@alastairerrett that's true. The only difference is that it matches up with the Swiss. What would you do differently, because it's obvious something different is needed!?

[@alastairerrett]

@@leewestbrook9122 That a good point. I hadn’t thought about the fact that it would match us up, particularly with what Kane said about not knowing how to press a back 3 with our current system

[@user-ky7fe1ce3p]

So true, if you ask anyone to to their jobs with their less dominant side. I was a window cleaner for 15 years and could use my left hand but never quite felt natural. Not as quite as quick but close and often go back over it again. But the windows were clean and it worked but wasn’t the same as my right hand !

[@HaroldSeaman]

You was a banker really, banking all day

[@simonchaplin5880]

It will never happen but here you go Gareth this is what you should do against Switzerland: Adventurous 3-4-1-2 formation Pickford Stones Gomez Rice (as centre back) Alexander Arnold (right wing back) Bellingham Mainoo Gordon Palmer free role behind strikers) Watkins Toney

[@dylanbaker6589]

Starting Tripper over an experienced left back in Joe Gomez is nothing short of ludicrous, especially after watching the original tactic categorically fail for 4 straight games. Kyle Walker has shown that, unfortunately, after a stellar career, he's a complete liability now. Trent is the best right back in the squad and must start from now on. Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham is the correct midfield, but how Wharton hasn't been given minutes is ridiculous, especially given the fact England have needed an influx of forward thinking creative play in every single game. Bowen was given a cameo in game one, immediately gave Kane the best chance he's had all tournament, showed pace and desire Saka could only dream of and has somehow appeared to have played himself out of Southgate's mind entirely. Palmer starting over Saka, at this point, cannot be disputed by anyone bar the most ardent, bad faith Arsenal fans, it's a complete no-brainer. Anthony Gordon has played for 2 minutes and done more than Foden in 4 games, and yet cannot get a game, even when England were faced with a 37 year old full back. You guys obviously have to toe the line and be diplomatic when it comes to Southgate, but at this stage it's gone beyond farce. He's completely inept, and we have absolutely no chance of winning this tournament unless he radically changes things, something we all know he won't. We will start against Switzerland with the exact same team, other than Konsa coming in for the suspended Guehi.

[@jugimons3094]

Massive fan guys I work alone so great to listen to this never miss an episode . Look forward to every episode ! great work. The Best sports podcast ever.

[@PrankM8s]

I love these podcasts with Gary, Alan and micah brilliant

[@MB-jn5zi]

This off the cuff point, Man City are much more stringent than Liverpool who's players are able to adapt to anything because they swap constantly and move freely. Gomez should get a look in now.

[@brycemaximum4462]

Headline is about Joe Gomez at left back but you spent about 10 seconds on him and switched the topic to talking about walker and trippier? Shit

[@IAmCrumpton]

Click bait! 😂😂😂

[@kevint1196]

keep underestimating Switzerland...

[@crazyaboutfooty]

Gary still cant shift that cold.........

[@bftb]

in response to the first question, as an arsenal fan, i feel that way when i'm watching arsenal, like any creativity has been suppressed and they're just performing routines and when those routines don't work they can no longer think for themselves in order to invent a solution. they're so rigidly programmed. i'd love to see some freedom and imagination integrated into it.

[@leewestbrook9122]

3 at the back makes sense - we've played it before and matches up the Swiss. Also gets more pace on the wings Bellingham and Foden more centrally without sacrificing width on both sides and should get more players up the pitch so Kane doesn't feel the need to drop as deep.

[@Sportman1984]

Easily best show in KZbin

[@gdr1174]

An injury to trippier may be a blessing in disguise. At least it forces Southgate to make a change

[@IAmCrumpton]

Agree

[@craigheath8591]

Luv this pod its amazing and always puts a smile on my face brilliant lads keep it going

[@chrisbirch4150]

I forgot scotland had a decent game against Siwtzerland. Makes me feel more confident 😂

[@boocollective6638]

I used to be a two footed left back and I was solid in my position but when I occasionally got shifted to the right back position I didn't know where the hell I was. As Micah said, everything is the opposite and it really throws you off. Only advantage was that on the left I was using my weaker foot whereas on the right I was able to be right footed but i was still at sixes and sevens regardless.

[@IAmCrumpton]

I find it crazy now days that all players aren’t two footed. Of course have a strong foot but should work on the weaker foot from a young age to be two footed. George Best said he had a weaker foot so every day after training he practiced with his weaker foot so he was two footed! Amazing the all pros don’t do this!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@boocollective6638]

@@IAmCrumpton agreed, I just persevered with my left and at 16 yrs old i was nearly as good with it as i was the right. One thing i couldnt do with the left was a powershot from a deadball but everything else looked natural. People often believed i was a lefty when i was a natural righty. I do believe that some of us find it easier to use the weak foot tho tbh.

[@Bghjssjald233]

It is so insane to be in the quarter-final and still be asking if we should be adding this or that player. How do we still not know our starting 11. Amazing gaffa

[@jabba7746]

Micah going on about his eyesight being terrible then questioning why we should be worried about the Switzerland game. If you'd watched our last 5 games with your glasses on Micah you'd understand.

[@kc8563]

Brilliant - Love the banta!!!

[@Bearskickass976]

9:16 - Watch out for the Snus Micah!

[@zoatengtv5644]

Now I see why he’s always so happy and jolly

[@mgf503]

This episode needed a glass of wine, surely!

[@3QNCBramz]

It's painful how quick everyone went to defend tripper rather than answer the gomez question..... As much as i love the content .. its always protect the bros and mates at all time!!

[@joeutm212]

Joe Gomez was so good for Liverpool at left back, yet he gets ignored for some reason. Statistically he was the best performing English left back last season, yet he’s overlooked because he’s not an exiting player who’ll score and assist. Weird

[@SomeRandomBod]

Playing out of position with ppl they’re not quite used to, it’s going to increase thinking time plus add movement that’s slow & slightly robotic. It can be fixed but is very unlikely with Gareth’s teeny tiny nads.

[@leethebaldguy9390]

Euro 96 goal against holland when shearer scored Best euro goal due to the passing before it was amazing

[@donjey1234]

love this trio

[@jeremymuir4332]

Interesting take on the manager... Who was the last England manager with an attacking philosophy; someone who expected us to score - for my money it's been more than 20 years. Maybe we should stop expecting different results when we're so fixated on stopping the opponent.

[@IAmCrumpton]

Can only think of Terry venerables??

[@a.c.slater573]

Especially with the attacking players we’ve had

[@PlumCrumble]

Question one hits the nail on the head. Foden is a technically brilliant player, but looks completely lost when he isn't told exactly which section of the pitch to be in at which time and in which situation.

[@CO27640B]

I do wonder if England will play better against more talented teams? Slovenia had a strategy to cut down the space for both England and Portugal to play to compensate for lack of quality, but more expansive teams with better quality may not play in such a way.

[@williamhargrave9202]

Great podcast 😎

[@HassanRadwan133]

Love these podcasts! ("Who are the top three bald players of all time?" - Hahaha... I bet Gary sneaked that into the info box. loooool)

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

10:22 Stam, Zidane, Shearer would take some beating.

[@scunner6828]

Was Shearer ever bald when he was playing like Zidane and Villiers? I mean most of us go bald eventually but I only remember him playing with a mop of hair?

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

@@scunner6828 Fair point. Maybe near the end? I'll swap him for Ronaldo 9 then. He definitely played bald, even if a tad past his best by then.

[@scunner6828]

@@Ogma3bandcamp Yes, once the weird triangle had gone! Pele mostly shaved his head didn't he?

[@wobblertv8083]

Gregorz Lato best baldy of the 70s and early 80s .

[@alchemistb]

Topic for Pod Cast - "Footballers Food & Drink in Deutschland" - here's one of my Favs to KO with: Dark Beer & Strawberries Find that at cafés, ice cream parlours on the menu or do your own, pick the Beer then as I do.

[@bengreen171]

I think there is one aspect to the Southgate game plan that nobody is considering. Yeah, we lack the sort o forward momentum we want to see - but it strikes me as at least partially deliberate. I genuinely think Southgate's big idea is to try to bring teams onto us, leaving wider gaps in their midfield/defence. But the teams we've faced so far haven't taken the bait. This might change when we're up against teams with more confidence - in games that are more open. Southgate has always set his teams up to 'stretch play' - usually with very wide wingers. This reluctance for our defenders to get forward with the ball might be a part of that grand scheme. It has obvious drawbacks - primarily being that if the opposition doesn't chase the ball, they don't tire as much and so it is harder to finish them off in the last third of the game.

[@terencewelch9800]

Are you joking trippier has played shit all 4 games... what games have you been watching? Don't over rate Bellingham he hasn't done much except the last-minute goal, that's it !!!!!

[@Djdc51]

Careful, I feel a Darwin award coming.

[@Jimboslice35]

Yep, he’s only scored 2 winners in 4 games, one of them a bicycle kick in the 95th minute to keep England in the tournament, hasnt done much though

[@marktrulock3323]

Dear Micah, it's impossible to be in a bad mood listening to you. You are a German Oom Pah band, Cajun Zydeco music and the track Linus and Lucy from a Charlie Brown Christmas all rolled into one. Cheers

[@GeorgeG14]

9:16 cheeky Micah

[@dazred1]

It’s looking very likely that Konsa will start next game, either to replace Guehi or Trippier (if he is injured). Gomez has clearly been lackluster in training if Southgate is trusting Konsa ahead of him even at LB.

[@InstigatorDJ]

Yes, yes he should. Joe can play in every position across the back and has even played in midfield for Liverpool and did well as a DM. He is also not scared to beat a player on the outside instead of Trippier's usual lay back.

[@justmejustme4444]

Micah should have persevered with the contacts.

[@ImTMPZv]

Joey runs the outside lane. Played along side arguably the best highline, long passing centre half's of the last 10years. Hes Both footed, sure touch on both pegs, brilliant underrated range of passing. Further more he can find ball through the park, driven with accuracy on the left peg. What is the point of bringing the lad

[@IAmCrumpton]

We’re all wondering the same!

[@ciaranmcsavvy7565]

Weird that the thumb nail asks if Joe Gomez should play left back and then barely gets mentioned in the answer to the question.

[@davidoconnor3201]

Southgate went Middlesbrough manager, England u21s manager, England manager. He's ridiculously underqualified for the job. We would have won a tournament during his tenure if we'd had somebody competent in charge.

[@geraldhornsby]

Loving the podcast. One thing people forget - when Southgate first became manager in late 2017, he transformed the team. They played with a free-flowing style and panache. I thought he was a revelation. However, we still won bugger all, although we enjoyed the games more. I suppose the pressure to win makes a defensive coach like Southgate more cautious - the most important thing is not losing, rather than trying to win.

[@Redtrainers42]

Would make more sense to play Gomez LB and Trent RB, gives balance cus both of the know exactly how to play and would play with a klopp style system than Southgate

[@JasonBrewster90210]

The fact that Alan's gotta wait for Gary to hang up his boots before he got into the first squad is wicked killing me 😂

[@alanwoollett2628]

Southgate won’t take any notice of criticism. If he does it’s an admission he doesn’t know what he is doing!

[@C33Fernandez]

YES Micah, keep championing three at the back with two wing-backs. I s2g 5 at the back is my drug this tournament