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he got criticism for playing “the same old faces” like, they all do, it’s a total myth

hodgson was shite for the reasons you outlined there

Southgate has done a good job like


absolutely will

where though?

it’s interesting how he is used, pep has nailed it, he isn’t the player I though he was. He’s quite big and quick, and he’s perfect on the left running with the ball. You can see when he fills out, and he will, how hard he will be stop

he needs to play there really, he’s much better there than centre mid

sterling been so good for England there though, and rashford can

he may play him on right where we are weaker

I don’t want him in centre mid now though, mount in there is the 3rd attacking centre mid

I think mount n foden are 2 who have to play, they are bang in form and great talents

mount is amazing too, best player on the pitch in the first semi final

-----kane------
Foden--mount--sterling
--henderson-- rice(?)--
Walker-stones-maguire-trippier
---pickford--

Sure I've missed out 5 obvious starters there like. Grealish and rashford.
 
-----kane------
Foden--mount--sterling
--henderson-- rice(?)--
Walker-stones-maguire-trippier
---pickford--

Sure I've missed out 5 obvious starters there like. Grealish and rashford.
I'd have a back 4 of

Shaw - Maguire - Stones - Walker

and let Sterling and Foden switch flanks as needed
 
This. It’s ridiculous the criticism he gets. There are some England fans that think we should play 5 or 6 attacking midfielders for some reason if he doesn’t then he gets called a dinosaur
I dont think anybody calls Southgate a dinosaur or says he doesn't give youth a chance tbh. There are, however, people frustrated when he plays two defensive midfielders in the side (and he will in the euros - rice and Henderson if fit).

Some just think that approach is overly cautious. Its probably a result of Southgate's lack of faith in our centre backs.
 
-----kane------
Foden--mount--sterling
--henderson-- rice(?)--
Walker-stones-maguire-trippier
---pickford--

Sure I've missed out 5 obvious starters there like. Grealish and rashford.

grealish in the squad for me but doesn’t start

I think Sterling needs to play left if he does

I reckon him and rashford were nailed on to start now just one will

id have Greenwood next in life after them

lots of talent, not even mentioned Sancho
I dont think anybody calls Southgate a dinosaur or says he doesn't give youth a chance tbh. There are, however, people frustrated when he plays two defensive midfielders in the side (and he will in the euros - rice and Henderson if fit).

Some just think that approach is overly cautious. Its probably a result of Southgate's lack of faith in our centre backs.

that’s only happened recently

scored most goals in qualifying for this tournament

the reality is pragmatic football wins tournaments

Also I disagree people do say Southgate doesn’t play young players like
 
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I dont think anybody calls Southgate a dinosaur or says he doesn't give youth a chance tbh. There are, however, people frustrated when he plays two defensive midfielders in the side (and he will in the euros - rice and Henderson if fit).

Some just think that approach is overly cautious. Its probably a result of Southgate's lack of faith in our centre backs.
Because they should both start. He got slated when we got beat off Croatia when he just had Henderson to try and deal with Modric and Rakitic.
 
that’s only happened recently

scored most goals in qualifying for this tournament

the reality is pragmatic football wins tournaments

Also I disagree people do say Southgate doesn’t play young players like
Its not a common criticism at all, and one widely acknowledged just isn't the case.

The pragmatic football reference is a bit vague. Germany, and Spain won tournaments dominating the ball. France won more like how i expect England to play.
Because they should both start. He got slated when we got beat off Croatia when he just had Henderson to try and deal with Modric and Rakitic.
The Croatia game highlighted that we didn't have anyone of modric's ilk to control and dictate a game. Thats now changing. Is the answer to play Henderson and rice with the principle aim of protecting the back 4? I'm not sure.

I like Southgate btw.
 
Its not a common criticism at all, and one widely acknowledged just isn't the case.

The pragmatic football reference is a bit vague. Germany, and Spain won tournaments dominating the ball. France won more like how i expect England to play.

The Croatia game highlighted that we didn't have anyone of modric's ilk to control and dictate a game. Thats now changing. Is the answer to play Henderson and rice with the principle aim of protecting the back 4? I'm not sure.

I like Southgate btw.

Spain were incredibly pragmatic and won a World Cup based on clean sheets and even needed pens

nah you’re wrong people were saying it on here just yesterday

it’s said constantly

there’s a balance for sure with southgate, I think he’s done well though
 
29 goals in 120 games for Man City.
Not bad a bad return from midfield for a lad of 20.
Absolutely is, you're right. I'm being very picky (he's a sensational talent) but I've noticed in the big games, where Man City get fewer chances, he sometimes fluffs his opportunities. He got through one on one yesterday (offside) and finished poorly and had a couple of chances in the first leg which he didn't do much with.
 
Absolutely is, you're right. I'm being very picky (he's a sensational talent) but I've noticed in the big games, where Man City get fewer chances, he sometimes fluffs his opportunities. He got through one on one yesterday (offside) and finished poorly and had a couple of chances in the first leg which he didn't do much with.
Once he improves his goals to chances ratio (and he will) he’ll be an absolute world beater..the kids got everything...never been more excited about a young English player since the days of Gazza
 
It's a shame TAA's form has dipped. It just doesn't feel right for me playing Walker at right back/ in defence at all. Pretty good headache for Gareth to have with the attacking / midfield options. I think our CM pairing is make or break for our chances this year. It's a shame Foden doesn't have an identical twin, he'd probably be wasted in CM, but I think he'd be incredible there too for England.
 
Spain were incredibly pragmatic and won a World Cup based on clean sheets and even needed pens

nah you’re wrong people were saying it on here just yesterday

it’s said constantly

there’s a balance for sure with southgate, I think he’s done well though
Nah you're wrong. Its not said constantly; an isolated reference here and there at best.

And Spain won by having a team full of players able to move the ball at pace and playing football in a very dynamic way. Strange to describe their football as pragmatic tbh.
 
grealish in the squad for me but doesn’t start

I think Sterling needs to play left if he does

I reckon him and rashford were nailed on to start now just one will

id have Greenwood next in life after them

lots of talent, not even mentioned Sancho

aye sancho aswel. and greenwood. i think someone is going to miss out on the squad all together as i can see him talking calvert-lewin (i'm not a massive fan of his)

theres also Sako from arsenal who could play left back. and trippier has played all season for Atletico who are top of their league ahead of barca and real, and only conceded 22 goals all season, so he needs to have a serious look in, but i guess its him and walker fighting for the same place.

in reality, its a decent, strong first 11 with back up in most areas. the only weak spot in the team for me is who partners henderson in the centre of midfield.
Nah you're wrong. Its not said constantly; an isolated reference here and there at best.

And Spain won by having a team full of players able to move the ball at pace and playing football in a very dynamic way. Strange to describe their football as pragmatic tbh.

didnt spain have a team full of 5' 6'' players who weren't particularly pacey or strong, but who could pass the opposition into submission and every player had the ability to play one touch football to a world class standard?

england to pick a style and stick to it. i dont think expecting to have the ball for long periods and slowly breaking down oppositions is going to suit us. it would suit foden and mount, but none of the others. we need to stand off, allow the opposition back line to advance up the field a little, be organised and attack with pace when we win it
 
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Nah you're wrong. Its not said constantly; an isolated reference here and there at best.

And Spain won by having a team full of players able to move the ball at pace and playing football in a very dynamic way. Strange to describe their football as pragmatic tbh.
:lol:

haha yes they do there were loads of posts yesterday man

Spain were pragmatic they’ve even said that themselves

I think you’ve got amnesia :lol:

keeping the ball really well doesn’t mean you aren’t pragmatic mate.
 
Spain were incredibly pragmatic and won a World Cup based on clean sheets and even needed pens

nah you’re wrong people were saying it on here just yesterday

it’s said constantly

there’s a balance for sure with southgate, I think he’s done well though

Spain didn't go to penalties in WC. Needed pens v Italy in the Euro 08 QF and vs Portugal the Euro 2012 SF.
I didn't know this off the top of my head, i just looked it up because i didn't remember penalties in the WC.
Needing pens twice in the euros reinforces your point though, as they never conceded a single goal in knockout rounds of those three tournaments, but didn't exactly blow teams away, despite being very good.
Probably only Italy in the 2012 final and Russia in the 08 semi were decent wins, 4-0 and 3-0 respectively.
 
You’re having a laugh, good enough to get in city team at twenty years old, scored some cracking goals, for me he’s the complete player and he will only get better. Wish we had him.

Tbf he was good enough at 17.
I really hope he fulfills his potential because he's already absolutely class and over the next 3 or 4 years we could be talking about him being in contention as the best player in the world.
He'd probably get a game for any team in the world even now at 20 years old.
Can't think of anybody that wouldn't play him.
 
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