smogsterking the Inspirati 2,453 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 God Bless you Boro I have awoke from the brutalities of a night shift post attending the game. The result means I can fully commit my attention to England and build myself up into the 'its our year' hype. For once I think this is truly a wide open tournament with no team truly outstanding at present. England have arguably been one of the top teams since the display in Brazil. It is also nice to see 4 home nations represented at this years Euros. On England though the current squad is starting to look quite exciting. The influx of English players at Spurs, the miracle of Vardy and the fact we have so many forward talents right now that Rashford (who looks like a very special player) will not get a look in despite his incredible form. My big concern for England however is at centre back. Earlier in the season we seemed to finally be seeing some stepping up to the level but Stones and Smallings form (especially Stones) has dropped over the past few months. That position could be the difference between England getting to the latter stages or succumbing to another disappointing tournament. Just to carry on the getting into it buzz. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 My worry is Rooney playing, as he shouldn't be anywhere near the squad. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,229 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I wouldn't mind if Rooney played deeper. I think his career will eventually drift into him pulling back into central midfield so it could be time to try it out in our remaining friendlies. I think he's starting to lose his finishing touch and what pace he had. He's not strong enough as a lone forward, Kane is much better and has had a terrific season alongside Alli. I'd like something like: Hart Walker Smalling Cahill Rose Dier Drinkwater Lallana Alli Sterling Kane It's actually a real struggle to come up with a good side. I was contemplating sticking Vardy out wide as Lallana doesn't stand out as a wide player and Sterling has had a poor second half to the season. And picking a partner for Smalling is just as difficult. None of the potential partners have really stood out this season. I wish I could pick Jones as I thought he would have made that partnership with Smalling his own by now but he really hasn't found his potential. Stones has dropped off a bit so that leaves it between Jagielka and Cahill and though neither have covered themselves in glory this year, Cahill stands out as a better defender. I really tried taking Drinkwater out of that team too as I think him and Dier might be too similar but with Henderson injured and Wilshere having been injured all year, that leaves Milner who I don't rate too much and possibly Rooney. Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Alli won't start. It'll be Rooney behind Kane. Link to post Share on other sites
Barticus 29 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Don't think Sterling has done enough this season to warrant a starting line up, I think Roy will stick with trusty workhorse Milner Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,229 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I don't think Sterling's been particularly good this season either. He's the best of an average bunch at the moment, though. Link to post Share on other sites
dunnerzzz 17 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Sorry but Green and White Army! Come on Northern Ireland! :D Link to post Share on other sites
Boro_Phil 4 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Stick gibbo, friend and clayts in there! Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Nothing to see here. Move along! Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,229 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I actually think Gibson would be a better option to partner Smalling than any of the others right now. Might sound daft but I think there's probably a few English centre-backs in the Championship who'd give me more confidence than Jagielka, Stones and Cahill. Link to post Share on other sites
JMC91 280 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Anyone going? In the ballot stage before the draw had been made I applied through UEFA to as many games as was allowed (cant apply to more than one game on one matchday) and managed to get 2 pairs of tickets, one for a group stage game, which by some unbelievable stroke of luck (there were over 3.5m ticket applications for the tournament) was drawn as England v. Wales, and also a pair of tickets to the first quarter final in M***ille, which unfortunately cant be England but I think could potentially be France v. Spain depending on where they come in the groups. Link to post Share on other sites
Essuuaitch 330 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 got a feeling the slight optimism i have at present will be dampened by woys squad choice personally id take Rooney but i dont see how he warrants a starting berth... dampener A to follow i have issues with quite a few of the main contenders defensively and this is where il be most likely to disagree with the ones picked my personal choices would be Hart, Forster and Foster ...gk,s ///// Clyne and Walker as right backs in that order Rose and Bertrand as left backs in that order ...not keen on Baines or Gibbs maybe take Cresswell centre halfes i have issues with all of them in a way im not confident od any pairing really but im assuming he will pick Stones, Jagielka, Cahill, and Smalling . Never been a fan of Jones ,,,, Scott Dann, or maybe Tomkins , Duff or Shawcross might creep in if Gibson is a benchmark . but in all likeliness those 4 out of the ones likely to go for definate id have to rreluctantly choose Cahill and Smalling but theyve both got a major rickitt in them . Dier will go for sure as a holding middy and i would personally pick Carrick ahead of Drinkwater to partner him . also major talking point here would be what about Wilshere. .. hes a class act no doubt BUT hes been crocked for ever and a day ..just dont see how hed be able to warrant a starting place maybe if we take 4 holders hedsneak in the squad but iys most likely just 3 ..... plus id go with Delph as my 3rd choice rather than Drinkwater ..Im assuming Hendersons out thru injury . attacking mids id take Milner, Rooney , Alli, , Lallana, Barkley .......and one from the ***nal trio of welbeck, oxlad c and walcott. and up front id take Kane, Sturridge and Vardy starting line up Hart Clyne..Cahill..Smalling,,Rose Carrick..Dier Lallana,,Alli..Barkley Kane Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Deeney?!? Are you smoking crack? I'd much rather take Andy Carroll if we're going down that route. The 23 will probably be; 1. Hart 2. Forster 3. Heaton 4. Clyne 5. Walker 6. Rose 7. Baines 8. Cahill 9. Smalling 10. Jagielka 11. Stones 12. Milner 13. Henderson 14: Barkley 15: Alli 16: Dier 17: Drinkwater 18: Walcott 19. Sterling 20: Rooney 21: Vardy 22: Kane 23: Sturridge Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,229 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Deeney?!? Are you smoking crack? I'd much rather take Andy Carroll if we're going down that route. The 23 will probably be; 1. Hart 2. Forster 3. Heaton 4. Clyne 5. Walker 6. Rose 7. Baines 8. Cahill 9. Smalling 10. Jagielka 11. Stones 12. Milner 13. Wilshere 14: Barkley 15: Alli 16: Dier 17: Welbeck 18: Walcott 19. Sterling 20: Rooney 21: Vardy 22: Kane 23: Sturridge More like it. Now Wilshere is back, he's sure to take him and I think Henderson is injured. No doubt Welbeck will make it in too, if his injury today isn't serious. I don't think Danny Drinkwater is going to be selected, which is unfortunate. I don't quite understand why we don't pick the most in form players. The national teams really don't play often enough together to gain any real chemistry between one another so I'd argue there's no reason for Hodgson just to pick his favourite players. For me, we need to focus on groups of England players who have worked together well and this season the best example of that is Spurs. They play a similar system to England, one which Hodgson could quickly emulate with the players he has available. Sticking with that spine of players that has played so well will be the best chance we have of going far in the Euros. Link to post Share on other sites
BillySastard 3 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I've got a feeling we'll be the surprise package this year. Might not win it, but I think we'll see some exciting football for a change. I'm really looking forward to seeing England play (which is a sentence I've never made before). Link to post Share on other sites
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