Who should be in Gareth Southgate's England first XI for Euro 2024? | Soccer Saturday

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The Soccer Saturday panel discussed who Gareth Southgate should pick for England's first game at Euro 2024.
England laboured to an uninspiring 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley on Friday, with only a late Harry Kane goal adding gloss to an otherwise poor performance.
Gareth Southgate's side had been hit by a series of injuries in the build-up to the European Championship Qualifier dead-rubber but this was a terrible display from a team with ambitions of winning the tournament in Germany next summer.
Qualification may have already been assured and top spot in Group C was sealed but this performance won't have impressed anyone questioning this team's credentials of going all the way at the Euros.
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[@Aron.k]

Not even a Liverpool fan, but the TAA disrespect is unreal!

[@HappyBob701]

i think he has to be in midfield with rice and bellingham. He will unlock our attacking players so well and can cover at right back when they've pushed forward

[@TheDandonian]

Who do you want defending Mbappe? Trent or Walker?

[@buffalosowljah373]

its a freaking joke .. the best deliverer of the ball since beckham and set piece specialist and a mention k,yes we know taa is dodgy at defending but a deliverin that ball into the box is wold class ..the likes of those old fashion centre forwards would have loved the likes of taa in there squad thats fo sure

[@zeandean79]

@@TheDandonianWalker. 100%. Then i would put TAA in midfield. Everyone’s a winner.

[@Slesaint17]

Trent, Kane, Bellingham and Foden are our most talented players and a good manager SHOULD be able to get all 4 of them in the side and make it work

[@lukeyduke8877]

Finally someone who hasn’t said saka

[@no1arab502]

Foden is a fantastic player but sorry for England against top teams hasn’t done much for his country. If he plays as well as he does for city then 💯would be in team

[@Whoami691]

@@no1arab502 Outpayed france in the WC? Almost the entire second half france were confined to their third.

[@TheDandonian]

Walker is our best RB by a country mile and the only fast defender that we have. He's absolutely nailed on.

[@ChelseaFanBoy1]

@@TheDandonianno cause the thing is we can play Trent as a midfielder and Leave Maddison out because Maddison has been good but I think he plays better coming off of the bench and Foden starts 100% because somebody asked who plays more out foden and grealish and doku and it is clearly foden.

[@Abcdhdbenfndn]

I'm shocked pundits still seem to consider Bellingham a box to box midfielder. He's an attacking midfielder and for me personally I would play Rice and Trent in the holding midfield positions with trent playing a deep lying playmaker. If you're playing Bellingham you're playing him higher up the pitch and you can't play Maddison or Foden in midfield.

[@Jynz0]

Totally agree, 4231 Bellingham in the free flowing 10, you have to build around this kid Madders is in great form but Bellingham is the future of our team

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

He played in a double-pivot role at Dortmund. That's where he made his name. He's a No 8 naturally....who can equally play as well as a CAM/No10. Jude's gonna be a generational talent......he is a generational talent.

[@Abcdhdbenfndn]

@@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282 yes but he only played there because that's what the team called for. Look what he's doing at Madrid in the 10

[@Abcdhdbenfndn]

@@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282 he's 10× better in the 10 than the 8

[@Abcdhdbenfndn]

@@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282 he can play anywhere on the pitch and be good

[@amienndms.5gaming678]

I think if we could see a midfield three of Alexander Arnold,Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham

[@jamesphillips7885]

Midfield diamond Rice saka grealish, belligol Kane and sterling/foden/gordon up top

[@Footieheritage]

Trent can't defend 😂 that midfield would get run down !

[@AzzzyP]

⁠@@Footieheritagehow would it? Rice and Bellingham can run all day, so I’d play Trent along side Rice as a deep lying playmaker spraying passes about when England have the ball with Jude just in front, then without the ball trent drops in deeper beside Rice, that would work imo and Trent has won everything playing right back so to say he can’t defend is nonsense

[@AzzzyP]

@@Footieheritagethe team they picked with Maddison would be the midfield that gets all ran over, there would be to many gaps

[@galactic_nerd-sk4747]

​@@jamesphillips7885 what 😂 Are you saying we go with 3-4-3 diamond with no wing-backs? Are you insane?

[@wizzypop8802]

i would actually put Trent in the team because in the whole England squad the is know one who can pick a pass like Trent ......... sure Maddison can do it but Trent can make passes that penetrate opposing team defence from a long range which most players cant do in England

[@yungchrisbans8425]

kane?

[@delby66]

I agree. The match the other night....he was the only player trying to create openings for the England front line. If you have Kyle Walker or Reese James at the back they are so quick that the cover will be behind the midfield. Trent has the ability to open up defences probably more than anyone.

[@beninnes8669]

Trippier?

[@filltheglass2618]

Danny Mills has no business being there. That take on Trent was criminal

[@andrewwright4195]

City fan

[@VONCEIL1]

Mills stole a living...

[@leehaslam5751]

Havent got to that bit but if its the fact trent is on e of the worst defenders in the prem i agree

[@andrewwright4195]

@@leehaslam5751 that why he been one of best this season 10 goals only

[@leehaslam5751]

@@andrewwright4195 lol yes uve convinced me hes a brilliant defender for fcuks sake

[@dotmanmide]

Of course Danny Mills won't pick Trent who is surprised.

[@briddie5996]

the trent hate is unbelievable, arguably the most talented player in our whole squad and all he gets is disrespect.

[@jayc_x_9376]

It just makes trent even better everytime they get on his back let them carry on it benefits Liverpool more ! Agreed he's by far the most talented player in this sqaud although Bellingham is running it extremely close this season

[@bluemoon1716]

Bellingham, foden and stones are way more talented than trent

[@jayc_x_9376]

@@bluemoon1716 ye mate of course they are

[@James-st9uu]

Most talented....!? You must be scouse

[@iEditStuf]

Trent has remarkable talent but saying he's arguably the most talented is bit of an exageration.

[@oneJJ89]

Foden starts in any team in the world, any day of the week.

[@reevo129]

Goes missing in the big games

[@lukeyduke8877]

@@reevo129your talking out your ass, have a look at his stats against the “ big 6” he’s got 5 contributions against them all at least

[@joefranklin4922]

@@reevo129you are saying that just to say that

[@jcanyiam8309]

8:18 This England TEAM does NOT have many WINNERS, TAA is one of the few that's WON EVERY SINGLE MAJOR Trophy with his Club. He would be THE 1st NAME on the Team sheet- NOT for his defending, but his ABILITY to WIN!!!

[@sushipizza4439]

And for his playmaking. Imo best creative player in the world rn(KDB injured)

[@paulaustin7940]

I'll think you'll find that Walker, James, Stones, Grealish, Foden, and Sterling all won major honours. By the time the Euros come around, then you could also add Kane, Lewis, and Bellingham to that list as well.

[@eff943]

​@@paulaustin7940feel free to add Lewis to that list, won the treble last season

[@Whoami691]

This agrument of 'good players win trophies' is utterly pathetic. Kane is a phenominal player but he was loyal to spurs. now he is in Gemrnay we are seeing his potential, but you lot whine 'He HaSn'T wOn aNyThiNG!' good TEAMS win trophies. How many superstars did Leicter city have? It's a terrible excuse made by the dimwitted.

[@noaharul-lim304]

blaming ten hag for rashford's form laughable this punditry

[@Jout8-re1ij]

How Ten Hag affects on how far Rashford will reach as football player. Maybe the thruth just is, that Harry Kane would always stay as the better striker from the two, so thats why Rashford starts from the bench in euro 2024.

[@user-oo5se9uz8l]

STERLING IS SO DISRESPECTED, he’s been our best player in tournaments. FACTSSSS

[@leehaslam5751]

Must of missed those games please remind me

[@ryanchikomba597]

The guys playing in his position are too good leave out. Saka and Foden.

[@AbbasAbdulRaheemMuhammed]

@@hahahaha-nt3ynfoden got a goal and 3 assists in 4 starts for Eng at the wc. Even Gareth found a way to play him. The disrespect.

[@Trillect]

@@leehaslam5751 who scored goals to take England to the euros final ?

[@hahahaha-nt3yn]

@@AbbasAbdulRaheemMuhammed foden played 29 games for England and only scored 4 goals,dont even bring up his England stats because it's horrible, remember he's always on the bench for a reason.

[@alexischristou3266]

Danny Mills showing his true hatred towards anything related to Liverpool FC, at least hes consistent

[@Jynz0]

. Pickford Walker. Stones. Colwill James Trent. Rice Saka Bellingham Foden Kane Its an elbow back 4 giving James agency to get forward, if James is injured as always.. Trippier slots straight in. Colwill at LB gives you the height needed from set pieces lost by playing Walker RCB. Saka can stay forward with Trent & James both in behind, Foden can come short to pick up the ball leaving space in behind for Jude to occupy

[@nautilus4599]

I really like that take 👍

[@ryanchikomba597]

Nice but Two left foot wingers ?

[@hc.05]

Colwill is not a better left back than Luke Shaw

[@harrojeffery]

Swap Pickford for Pope and maybe get one of the right backs at left back, Trippier does the deep playmaker role a fair bit at Newcastle when hes not making forward runs. Otherwise pretty spot on. Also surely Fikayo Tomori deserves a go over Maguire

[@luyandaxhantithabokwinana2602]

Nice squad set up

[@arkobanerjee7989]

Pickford, Walker, Stones, Tomori, Tripper, Alexander Arnold, Rice, Bellingham, Saka, Foden, Kane

[@arkobanerjee7989]

@user-tn8uu2cu8g Do you know that meaning of witness, witness mean you saw the reality by own eyes, you believe that Quaranic Allah is God, you believe that Muhammed is Rasul, it's not proven, how would you be claiming as a witness, I read the Quran with tapsir ibne kathir and ibne abbas, tranceled by abdullaah yusuf ali, your Quran is fake, it was not coming from Devine, Allah is fake God that's why Quraan has so many scientific errors.

[@MultiBurger1]

Tomori AINT good enough

[@tasospontian7319]

@@MultiBurger1and Maguire is? Lol

[@safeenachoud1903]

@@MultiBurger1you dizzy fam 🤣🤦🏿‍♂️

[@beninnes8669]

Ben White?@@MultiBurger1

[@nyoremeokere]

The France squad is more balanced and better than the English squad.

[@Kratos-005]

No one said anything bro.

[@KPVTHEJUDGMENTDAYWWE]

No

[@Geoglyph89]

Prove it.

[@Triple_X_X]

​@@KPVTHEJUDGMENTDAYWWEWhat no?? France B team can beat England's first team hands down 😂

[@James-st9uu]

France better at cb. Balanced midfield. England better front 3 for me.

[@fivestarman5130]

Saying that Henderson should play over Trent in midfield is absolutely wild. Did some people pick up a coma four years ago and have only just woken up now? It's not 2019 anymore and Henderson is not only physically finished, he's not even playing in Europe anymore

[@Thaitanium73]

Wow, could the Sky Sports presenter not be any more bias against Newcastle players and pro Man United. All 5 of the guests say Trippier and then he says 'I've got the deciding vote so it's Luke Shaw'. What a knob.

[@Rmwinn85]

I know I'm furious

[@Boldupmotivation]

Saka, Bellingham, Kane and Rice untouchable

[@nadjibmennouni975]

Bowen > Saka

[@johnhonai4601]

Foden >>>>>>

[@tonycalver321]

Wake up please

[@delby66]

Maddison is not that great defensively either. He's very good at carrying the ball and looking for a pass, but is his passing ability better than Trent's...I don't think so. Not to have a player of Trent's ability in that England squad is a big mistake. He doesn't necessarily have to start, but if you need a spark, a goal to happen, he's an ideal player to bring off the bench.

[@zakzanotti5868]

My team. Pickford Tripper, Stones, Gheui, Walker Rice, Bellingham, Foden Sterling, Kane, Saka Arguably I’d play Trent in CAM or Maddison

[@miketv3845]

Perfect answer. Exactly what I had - maybe Gordon and Palmer to rotate when needed for optimum fitness

[@kdroofing2680]

Raheem Sterling and Ben White should be in the squad

[@nithinissac8090]

we're not solid at the back because we have Maguire with zero recovery pace. Throw in someone like Dunk, White, Fik or Guehi. Also, I like Levi Colwill at LB, cause he has the natural talent of defending well, assuming Shaw is injured.

[@HarryKanee]

You've got no clue or you just have a Southgate agenda Maguire has made it to every team of the tournament at a major tournament and is always one of England's best players you name Tomori dunk did you see those lot in the friendly against Australia 🤦

[@faybooth1502]

Shaw is crap lol

[@nithinissac8090]

@@HarryKanee keep saying that when Maguire makes a big error to once again cost us games in the latter stages of the tournament.

[@nithinissac8090]

@@dankwaifu yes sir, 100% a pen. Defo got away with it

[@calumjackson5964]

@@faybooth1502shaw is the best lb in the prem

[@lotuseater7247]

I love watching Soccer Saturday, because it's a reminder that even 'experts' are basically no better than your mate down the pub. How can you select Grealish, who hasn't done much this season over Foden, whose played more games domestically this year, scored goals unlike Grealish, and is generally a better player for England? And then Danny Mills, who has never ever said anything useful, suggests leaving Alexander Arnold at home. Madness. Not only that, but they lay claim that Maddison should be in because he's played well, yet they go for Shaw over Trippier.

[@conordelaney76]

Trent is an unbelievable footballer. He's as good as De Bruyne from a creativity perspective. This lad is an all-time Premier League great in terms of attacking full-backs. He doesn't have great defensive instincts, however. He gets caught out of position, or doesn't react quick enough in defensive moments. I like him.

[@aaronbaker8173]

no where near good as KBD stop the disrespect ffs, trent is class for what he does. Hes game and KDB no where near the same. your just going off long passes lmaoo zero footy knowledge

[@conordelaney76]

@aaronbaker8173 I didn't say he was as good as him, or that their games are the same. I said that from a creativity perspective, he's as good as De Bruyne. Different. But as good.

[@Anon97123]

He's not as good as KDB creatively. He's better at certain things sure. Specifically, whipping a cross in from out wide, set pieces and pings. But creatively, as in creating chances for teammates De Bruyne is a cut above everyone. Just the combination of his vision and execution of passes, plus his burst of acceleration and touch. Trent's technical ability is so high but he's not on par with De Bruyne creatively. De Bruyne's also just a more complete player. If you played him deeper next to a player like Rodri or Rice he'd be more defensively solid than Trent imo. Obviously we don't get to see him there because he's so good as a 10. But there's no position in the midfield where Trent could do a job as good as De Bruyne. That's not a slight on Trent though. De Bruyne's just that good.

[@conordelaney76]

@Anon97123 He plays in a different position, Trent's a full back (who can play in midfield), so naturally not as good in midfield (similarly KDB isn't as good at full back). Perhaps he's not quite as good as KDB, but his assist contribution, relative to the fact he plays as a right back, is nearly as good as De Bruyne. As you pointed out, Trent's creativity come in a different form (deep playmaking, right wing deliveries). I think my overall point stands.

[@Anon97123]

@@conordelaney76 sure. I like him too. I just don't think he's as creative as De Bruyne. It's like me saying I don't think Dani Alves was as creative as Messi for Barca. Dani Alves was about as creative as it gets for a fullback. Insane assist numbers aswell and also got a little stick defensively like Trent. But some players are just different. There's a cap to how creative you can be from fullback. Just like there's a cap to how good of a goalscorer you can be from defence. Ramos scored a ridiculous number of goals from CB. But I wouldn't say he was as good of a goalscorer than Ronaldo just because he's the best goalscorer from his position. Trent's technical ability is very high and he's very creative. But he's not as creative as De Bruyne because De Bruyne gets more assists and creates more chances. That's what being creative means. How many goals/potential goals are you creating for the team. Yes. A midfielder is more creative than a fullback. The most creative midfielder is more creative than the most creative fullback. Trent's now made the move to midfield and De Bruyne is still a more creative midfielder than him.

[@LAKKISS1]

Never been a fan of Mills and this is nail in coffin saying Trent should not be in the Euro squad what a pundit lol!

[@dinenero3420]

What about your best substitutes bench as well. Coming on & C- off as well.?

[@harryscott1460]

Gotta build that midfield around Jude. Rice as a 6 and Gallagher as an 8 would bring great balance around him and free him up to play higher

[@fisha-rj5xy]

At the end of the day...Trent bring something different in this team which southgate acknowledges..He obviously is gonna play

[@onlywayisshawtz3379]

Trent is a champions league winner and premier league!!!! No ratings

[@quincynkemayang7300]

The most arrogant take from Sherwood to say England are by far the best squad. Acting like this team is Brazil 82 or Spain 2012. Like chill, some really great players but there is no class CBs only stones and even then beyond him not really any great CBs. CMs and DMs are very light beyond Rice and Bellingham, no real world class players there. No deep lying Playmaker in the mould of a Thiago/Kroos in the team The only area where England are blessed is attack and right back. All other positions are not world class the way the they are making the team sound. France and Portugal have a more balanced squad of really great players across the board. Both these squads have great Midfielders (Tchouameni Camavinga Griezemann Bruno Bernardo Neves Palhinha) England only have Bellingham and Rice, that ain't enough. CBs as well England are not really blessed with any current class elite level CB, again only Stones. Portugal and France between them have (Lucas Hernandez Saliba Upamecano Kounde Dias Inàcio Danilo Antonio Silva) The only position England is better than Portugal and France is Striker (Kane) and Fullback (Walker James Trippier TAA) All other positions are arguable.

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

Don't forget Adrien Rabio and Ibrahim Konatae of France too.......who are also 1st team starters..

[@nok9979]

Not to be rude, but it's Tim Sherwood. Can't take anything he says seriously.

[@Francis-hb6ne]

Do not disrespect Trent, that guy is the missing piece in England midfield....He can play well Right sided 8 if walker overlaps he can drop in defense. He is a better passer than Maddison

[@VoiceOfThe]

I’m shocked Foden isn’t one of the first names on the team sheet along with Bellingham. England’s two best players. Poor punditry!

[@jonathanjoynes5216]

It's not all about the starting 11, it's also the subs who come on, so foden, maddison, grealish, Trent and rashford will all be involved at different times of the game.

[@granth1238]

A fit Reece James is just next level, he's the guaranteed starting RB. Grealish starting? In what world, he's behind Foden, Rashford, Sterling, Bowen, heck even Palmer currently. He offers nothing goal contribution wise. His ball retention and work rate, thats about it. The only thing the Malta game should of convinced you of was that Trent doesn't work in midfield, every time he had the ball, he was dispossessed, every time he shot on goal, he booted it half way to Germany, absolutely no work rate. A few good long passes and everyone thinks "Trent is the answer in midfield". There's a reason he has to be moved to midfield, because he can't do his job at full back, now you want to add more defensive responsibility to him in midfield.

[@Slesaint17]

What are you waffling about? Trent was our best player against Malta ???

[@granth1238]

@@emy948 funny that Liverpool fans just jump to the "Chelsea takes", when its everyones take that isn't a biased Liverpool fan.

[@abdihassan2426]

Kane Bellingham Foden Saka That front 4 is scary

[@JohnHolywell]

With Rice and Trent behind in CM + Stones and Walker / James CB and RB - all we need now is a better LB, CB, GK but tbf Trippier / Shaw, Maguire and Pickford can do a job.

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Foden doesn't get into the top teams in ze world.

[@abdihassan2426]

@@thefacelessquestion3333yes h does he’s at a top team himself

[@andrewwright4195]

​@@abdihassan2426he doesn't do anything for England for 2 years you're clearly blind

[@MegaConjurer]

@andrewwright4195 I’m yet to see Foden do anything in an England shirt at a tournament.

[@zattanna74]

even in international football foden position is an issue, they keep saying he must be the in the 11 but cant decide were he should play, the position of right wing he cant cause of saka and left wing has a revolving door that even sterling if he has a good season i could see coming straight in cause him and saka work better with kane than foden and grealish plus if rashford doesn't get form he shouldn't go. the biggest debate really is who plays with rice and jude. if gallagher keeps up this form for the whole season he deserve a shout. i would say trent should play as it give you that passing machine to ping balls anywhere and give more option on crosses and set pieces

[@mohammedjaffri]

Raheem Sterling should make the squad

[@Godzzbinzz]

Good one

[@HarryKanee]

TBF he's been to 5 major tournament and only performed in Euro 2020 other than that I haven't seen much from him in major tournaments

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

@@HarryKanee So you think Trashford and Grealish are better options? Lool

[@HarryKanee]

@@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282 I'm not sure about that left side tbh

[@hahahaha-nt3yn]

​@@HarryKaneesterling over grealish everyday😂😂,foden being a flop for England but he's debatable with sterling.

[@jakelfc3472]

Rice is key is Southgate wants to show he can get the most out of the England XI. Foden is our best left attacking winger (I know some would argue Sterling is) but can also play off the right wing. Unless he's an impact sub Grealish should start deeper out wide, or England won't produce their best football imo. And I wouldn't discount Rashford as a left forward, at least it's someone for Kane to link up with as we know he likes doing. If Chamberlain was in form he could partner Bellingham, but its a good option to have Maddison as a 10, how England interchange on the left is something that is make or break for Southgate. Luke Shaw could really thrive this Euros.

[@ATS1031]

its tough u have trent who can invert for a double pivot or stones can push into the midfield either way works just depends who u value more

[@urosmihailovic8345]

These people are delusional for not even putting Trent in the squad, that's just crazy!

[@handlemchandleton3255]

Hows dan burn and pope not been given a look in for england they were both on paper along with trippier apart of the best defence statistically last season

[@rorjack4375]

Rick Lewis is the future of midfield with rice and Bellingham. I’d also have stones in there over Philips but we need him at the back

[@Anon97123]

4231 GK: Pickford RB: Walker CB: Stones CB: Southgate will pick Maguire so it's not even worth talking about tbh LB: Shaw DM: Rice DM: Bellingham AM: Foden or Maddison RW: Saka ST: Kane LW: Sterling People won't like it but it's what will work on the pitch. The one thing we need to learn from the golden generation is not just cramming the best names on the pitch at the same time. You play the guys that will work together best. I love Grealish as a player. But he likes the ball to feet. Pep uses him to slow down the game at City. Kane's too similar. Kane likes dropping in to recieve the ball and pick out passes. You want him to be flanked by runners who are direct, trying to get in behind. Goalscorers basically. Grealish may be a better player than Sterling. But Sterling's more suited to playing with Kane and more suited to playing tournament football where you want goalscorers on the pitch. Grealish is also the best type of sub to have. Grealish has played his best football for England coming off the bench and making all the fans outraged that he isn't starting. Whilst Sterling has also got hate for starting before and then come up with the goals like in the Euros. He's also upped his game this season. He takes risks with his take ons and passes so his ball retention isn't as high as someone like Grealish. That stuff gets clipped and gets him hate but the fact is he's direct and scores goals. I really think he's our best option off the left. Think Foden's best position is in that attacking midfield role. He's been immense there for City since De Bruyne got injured. Maddison was also class there at the start of the season but he's been injured, meanwhile Foden has played. I also think Foden's one of our most naturally gifted players and is more likely to come up with something special when we need him to. Maddison offers more defensively and is better off set pieces though so I'm not fussed if Southgate goes with him. Our depth at AM is so good. Bellingham is obviously best as an AM but he's also a really good box to box. Was our best player in the World Cup next to Rice. It's a choice between that or playing Bellingham in the 10, shifting Foden to LW and playing someone like Mainoo next to Rice. I just think the team would function better with Bellingham next to Rice, Foden or Maddison in the 10 and Sterling LW. My opinion. The people acting like Bellingham can't play next to Rice as if we didn't see it at the World Cup or for Dortmund don't know what they're talking about. Lastly, I wouldn't be opposed to Palmer coming in for Saka. Saka's been better for longer so he's got the RW locked down for now. But people don't realise just how good Palmer is. I honestly think he's been as good as Foden this season. He's more creative than Saka, he's added goals to his game and he's an excellent penalty taker, which is important in international tournaments. Trent next to Rice is an option but it just doesn't give me the confidence Rice-Bellingham does. Trent can run a game but we may not need that with players like Rice, Bellingham, Foden, Palmer, Kane etc. And I just think in a tough game against France, Trent could get bypassed in the midfield. It's a risk and I don't think we need to take it, given everyone we have at our disposal. Defensive solidity is the number 1 priority in international tournaments. Trent's a phenomenal player though. He's 100% on the plane and if Southgate goes with him in midfield I'm not complaining.

[@PaperBagProf]

How is Maguire not even discussed 😮

[@alexanderhowarth6460]

I think they're afraid of being considered to be piling on and making Gareth Southgate throw another tantrum.

[@anglewoden]

I would start by leaving Southgate at home.

[@sushipizza4439]

Well said😂

[@Verilyisayuntoyou]

Up front - Rashford/Kane/Saka Midfield - Rice/Bellingham/Trent for a start.

[@andrewhaynes5936]

Rashford!! Absolutely useless this year like the last year!! Stick to Politics

[@Slesaint17]

1 goal in 16 games and you want Rashford in there??? Foden, Grealish, Sterling easily

[@mikepapahotel]

Always Foden over Grealish on the left! Grealish has become a bit of a one trick pony in recent times - teasing up the left but nearly always passing back and moving inside. He's become too predictable most of the time... 🤷‍♂️

[@johndixon7007]

Grealish will start in Man City’s big games this season.

[@neilcreamer8207]

@@johndixon7007 So will Foden.

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

Why would you even mention Grealish before Sterling? Grealish has done sod all in an England shirt. Sterling after Saka is our best winger. In terms of goals/assists Saka...Foden and especially Grealish can't touch him. Foden can do a job on the flanks....but he's better playing as a CAM/No10....IMHO.

[@mikepapahotel]

@@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282 I totally agree - Sterling must be there! But they were arguing about Foden vs Grealish on the left for the last spot, and for me - between those two Grealish is a non-starter.

[@johndixon7007]

@@neilcreamer8207 not when De Bruyne is back

[@Prince-je8dh]

Loftus Cheek would be a good shout to come back into the England midfield. A trio of him, rice and Bellingham is formidable and dangerous

[@Whoami691]

Now there's a wild card. As much as I would LOVE to agree, the question is, can he perform like he used too. I would also like to see Deli-Ali come back now he seems to have tackled his mental health problems and come out on top, but he can't even get a game for everton because of their contract with spurs so we have another heavyweight just gathering dust out of practice.

[@Prince-je8dh]

@@Whoami691 yea rlc has been performing well for Milan and he even picked up some form before he left Chelsea. Maybe it’s a long shot for him to come back now, but not a bad left field shout. Yea Dele Alli’s full comeback will take a while but would be great for him

[@Whoami691]

@@Prince-je8dh mate when it comes to the left wing I think we have enough to fill the hole, it's out on the right we seem to have more issues.

[@malcolmbwire1191]

Foden should be in this squad

[@DavidLawlor-ci8wz]

Foden is a squad player for city - should be a squad player for England and start on the bench and not in starting 11.

[@VoiceOfThe]

Criminal. Along with Bellingham he’s England’s best player and most technically gifted.

[@DavidLawlor-ci8wz]

@@VoiceOfThe really , how is Kane doing and foden position is RW for city unfortunately for him Saka is better.

[@darrenwarby32]

​@@DavidLawlor-ci8wzhe's not a squad player , he's played nearly every game this season .

[@DavidLawlor-ci8wz]

@@darrenwarby32 you watch foden yesterday against Liverpool . Love his pace , direct approach , defensive duties , aerial ability and one on one take ons.

[@EldarGezalov]

Kane, Foden, Jude, and Saka That should be the front four if we want to win this tournament. Instead we will get a very defensive side with Henderson, Philips, and Maguire in the starting 11...

[@jettcurrie6883]

That'll still be the front 4 tho. It'll be a 4231 Pickford Walker Stones Maguire Shaw Rice Phillips Bellingham Saka Kane Foden

[@ballzinwadder]

Trent Rice and Jude is the best midfield 3 of any nation atm. 3 incredibly talented players that can provide so much creativity and control in midfied

[@sirblackshield8000]

Walker needs to be starting, the only person who can push him close is reece James

[@jameskershaw4452]

TAA I would pick as in the right back position yes you can question his defending but he makes up for it by being a attacking threat. When TAA plays for England in midfield I don't feel like he has the space or time to pick out good passes often and is wasted and forced to play side or back passes mostly. In his normal position TAA will have the time and freedom to do whatever he wants on the ball.

[@mr.dareisayitdrifty8792]

Trent, Rice, Jude is way more balanced than Madders, Rice, and Jude. Especially if you want to get the best out of Jude.

[@dky2006]

I'd take Walker over Trent for this team any day. The attacking group is strong enough. To win a tournament, you need to be strong defensively. Trent is fantastic going forward, but his defensive liability is too high.

[@Sannamosity]

Maddison over Foden is INSANE.

[@jcanyiam8309]

Same old RUBBISH- Football is COMING HOME about every single major- even with all this TALENTS to chose from, it'll NEVER happen with Southgate as Manager

[@KKOKE749]

Pickford (Goal keeper) John Stones Sven Botman (Central defenders) Destiny Udogie (Left back) Trent Alexander-Arnold (Right back) Jude beligham (Attacking mid) Rice (Defentive mid) James Maddison (Central mid) Foden (Left wing) Saka (Right wing) Kane (Striker)

[@saishashank4397]

They need system to utilize these gems

[@sanketnayak5822]

My Squad(s): Formation: 4-4-2 Pickford(GK) Walker(RB) , Stones (CB), Guehi/Gomez (CB), Trippier (LB) Saka(RM/RW), Belligham (CAM), Rice(CDM & Vice-Captain), Foden(LM/LW) Kane(ST & Captain), Sterling/Rashford (ST) When attacking, either push Walker or Trippier in mid. Push Saka, Foden ahead in wings. Making 3-3-4 Alternate team (Young squad with no one above 30). Formation: 4-3-3. Attacking: 4-2-4. Also, does away with Kane's trophy curse 💀 Ramsdale(GK) James(RB) , Stones (CB), Guehi/Gomez (CB), Tomori (LB) Belligham (CAM & Vice-Captain), Rice(CDM & Captain), TAA (CDM)/Maddison (CAM) Saka(RW), Foden (CF), Rashford/Gordon(LW)

[@Theboxingobserver]

Props to Matt Damin coming in between filming new Jason Bourne movies. I salute you.

[@martinkerrmusic]

Suprised there isn't more debate about the goalkeeper.

[@Luke-kj1rj]

Charisma guy southgate would field 1 keeper and 10 defenders if he could. Also france definitely have the best squad

[@marcomarin1196]

Left has to be Sterling!

[@martinkerrmusic]

Agree with Sherwood that we have the best squad. Not sure why Dan Burn isn't getting a look at LB.

[@TheIdiotBoxUK]

Talk about ENG being weak in defence and then proceeds to say we don't need 2 CM sitters. ENG would be ripped apart against the better teams. Rice/Phillips win the ball back, which means were attacking and they both can go forward, while one sits (especially Rice).

[@leighraines8905]

My Team would be; GK: Pickford RB: Walker CB: Stones CB: Tomori LB: Tripper DM: Rice CM: Bellingham CM: Foden RW: Saka ST: Kane LW: Grealish

[@mayorbaltimore6563]

Trent is so good on the ball idk why ppl hate all he needs to do tighten up defensively an he’s solid af

[@adam.677]

Liverpool don't concede many goals so where are you getting this info from that trent is a bad defender? Is it because the sky sports team always say he's shite? That's what I'm picking up

[@Rmwinn85]

Hang on why did he overrule and put in Shaw?! Turned it off at that point.

[@samafirlive1262]

What a ridiculous pundits these guys are ... Especially that bold guy who thinks cole palmer is better player now then Trent because he scored a penalty in the game against city.. wooow..

[@pleasureseekers80s]

Mills is a Knob ..

[@aliwest1931]

Anyone that thinks Foden shouldn't start for England, knows nothing about football. Kane Bellingham and Foden first names on the team sheet!

[@krismurphy3608]

Pickford Trippier Stones Maguire Shaw Maddison Rice Bellingham Foden Kane Grealish

[@jeffery8792]

Pickford Trent Walker stones shaw Maddison rice Bellingham Saka Kane foden Trent to tuck in as an inverted fullback into midfield. Walker for the pace at the back.

[@HarryKanee]

Bellingham Kane stones Maguire Pickford rice walker Shaw Saka those are the key ones to start

[@axeya366]

England has the best squad. Maguire, Dier, Henderson, Shaw, Trippier, Phillips. France has no chance with Mbappe, Griezman, Coman, Giroud, Camavinga, Tchouameni.

[@Footieheritage]

@@axeya366france will smoke england !

[@arkobanerjee7989]

​@@axeya366Tripper did bully Mbape in champions League against Newcastle, Mbape did do nothing, Newcastle beat PSG by 4-1.

[@arkobanerjee7989]

​@@axeya366Harry Kane better than Giroud, World Cup Quater final was fluke, because Tchouameni's goal should be disallowed, because 20 sec before saka was clearly fouled by Upamecano and If harry kane didn't miss the penalty England would have won that match, England lost that game not France won, Mbape was flop in that match, France were lucky england lost that quater final game because of them, France is 2 in FIFA ranking, England's FIFA ranking is 4 so not very difference between them.

[@clvn9ja]

How are you blaming Ten Hag for Rashford’s poor form? Is he supposed to carry him and the ball into the goal? Agenda

[@chuckchuck80]

Facts

[@chuckchuck80]

@@user-tn8uu2cu8g so to become a Muslim I need to honor and recognise both Mohammed and Allah equally?

[@Sandysand701]

In my opinion, Foden and Grealish are better than Saka and Madison.

[@smash4560]

If England isnt playing trent and foden they dont even deserve to win, how can you leave your best players out? If you have Bellingham you dont need Grealish starting, you need faster wingers, Saka is perfect and Foden starting on the left would make a lot more sense. Trent is the most creative player, he is your best shot at creating a goal in a super tight and close knockout game.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Not the eleven he picked against Malta . That’s one thing for sure !

[@emmanuelmalomboza1175]

Seeing Foden's form now, that guy was right about Foden England needs him

[@andrewmackie5489]

England manager's seem to fear or not trust creative or unorthodox midfielders, i.e. Hoddle, Gazza, Waddle, Grealish etc

[@jarvismarvis8900]

Why we asking her what she thinks as she ever played in a World Cup I’ve never heard off her

[@ejikeezeugwu6291]

Prefer Conor, rice and Jude Bellingham. I will triple at the left back. Play James at the right back. Play walker and stone at the center back. I will play sterling Kane and Saka.

[@arnetethiopia8050]

foden has to play for france or spain,,,,he doesnt have enough respect from england

[@vmichadams]

GK Pickford RB Trippier CB Stones CB Tomori LB Shaw RDM Trent LDM Rice RM Saka CAM Bellingham LM Rashford ST Kane

[@smoothheadape6967]

Nobody even mentioned Tomori in defense. Nobody.

[@correctbydefault2047]

Southgate hates him

[@MultiBurger1]

Cause he aint good enough

[@ufokemo]

TAA over any England midfield other than Bellingham. Sterling over any England left sider

[@nayden5834]

Trent not in squad? LOL I would consider a START wtf... And FODEN /WALKER is a START atm.

[@CJVP99]

Southgate would be an absolute idiot to play a normal 4-3-3 given how well Jude has preformed at CAM for Madrid, Jude at CAM and Kane at ST sounds absolutely insane

[@MattsAttack9]

Kyle Walker doesn't play centre back in a back four

[@chuckchuck80]

How does Maguire go over Tomori

[@harryboi8485]

Tomori hasn’t performed the best for England yet. Say what you want about Maguire, but he has a better track record.

[@MultiBurger1]

Tomori isnt good enough Guehy and Dunk are better

[@mmsmith1525]

How can you have Stones name there when Maguire is the first name on the team sheet

[@mananghildiyal2675]

Pickford Pope Ramsdale Walker/Trippier Stones Maguire (yes he's good this season don't say otherwise) Shaw Trent/Maddison/Bellingham/Rice/Foden all 5 can be switched in midfield Saka Gordon Grealish Rashford Kane and Toney

[@richardmell299]

Southgates team he will pick not the best but thats how I think he will go. Pickford, Walker,Stones,Maguire, Shaw Rice,Henderson,Bellingham Saka,Kane,Rashford

[@Whoami691]

Henderson!? Ok i wanna hear you justify this. TAA should take hendersons spot.

[@MartialFitness656]

If he was playing them ramsdale but here is what it should be GK Pope RB Walker CB Stones CB Tomori LB Shaw CDM Rice CM/CAM Bellingham CM/CAM Foden/Trent (depending on opponent) RW Saka ST Kane LW Grealish/Rashford/Sterling depending on form and opposition

[@harryboi8485]

Tomori hasn’t proven himself for England yet. He’d be a sub for me.

[@MartialFitness656]

@@harryboi8485 because he has barely been picked by Southgate, and like yesterday is out of position when he does and there isn’t really much other choices, there is always Ben white who I forgot but it’s been a while since he has played there other than that there’s no one

[@scottmcallister4012]

GK: Pope (Pickford still gets picked because Gareth Southgate licks his arse) RB: James, RCB: Walker, LCB: Stones, LB: Trippier RCM: T.A.A, CDM: Rice, LCM: Bellingham RW: Saka, ST: Kane, LW: Grealish That is the best team we could play We also need to bring Wilson, Gordon, Foden, Madison, Tomori, Dunk and Ramsdale as subs

[@caolanbolster4125]

Pickford Walker Maguire Stones Shaw Alexander-Arnold Rice Bellingham Saka Kane Maddison

[@elduderino3120]

TAA is a risk because Southgate has barely picked him? WHAT ABOUT FAHKIN’ MAGUIRE WHO’S 4th OR 5th CHOICE CB AT MANURE? OR HENDERSON WHO’S RETIRED TO THE OIL LEAGUE?

[@paulaustin7940]

How can you not have Phil Foden in that side? He's the best natural talent in the England squad. I'd play 4-2-3-1 Pickford Walker Shaw Rice Stones Colwill Saka Bellingham Kane Foden Sterling

[@VoiceOfThe]

100% Poor punditry. England’s two best players are Bellingham and Foden!

[@sync6472]

Sterling 😂 This is not 2020 anymore!

[@jamiecodd3873]

Sterling is better than Rashford

[@tommyvinceze6249]

He’s incredibly talented but has he really shown the end product or decisiveness in the final third.

[@MastaBlasta222]

Wasnt Rashford their top scorer last year??