Did Nick Pope shag Southgate’s wife or something?
Poor distribution. I think that’s the only reason but it’s not the worst reason.
I’m not trying to shit on Palmer here because he’s been playing well, but all it takes for him are like 5 good performances to get in and meanwhile James Ward-Prowse is still not part of this team.
Congrats to Konsa btw, really happy for him.
I’d say he’s more in bowens position….
……who has been the clear 2nd best RW after saka for 3 years and has only been called up 3(?) times that entire time
“Can’t believe [player] has been called up, what about [player who plays an entirely different position]”
He used to play for Chelsea but used to play for City. Of course he’s getting picked.
The fanfare is a bit much at the moment. All his goals have come from Pen’s and his assists were in 4-1 thrashings to Burnley and 9 man Spurs. The eye test tells you he’s a good player of course but people might be getting ahead of themselves.
That being said, JWP plays a different position/role which he’s competing with Henderson, Gallagher, Bellingham, and Trent; he’s a set piece specialist but outside of that he isn’t ahead of any of those apart from Henderson who plays in Saudi Pro League now but is one of Southgate’s favourites.
fucking hell villa fans are the absolute nitpickers in chief for the england team, whichever mediocre player you have isn’t picked you complain, and now your pick of the month has been chosen you’re still complaining!
Go back to booing Wayne “nice to see your own fans booing ya” “wazza” rooney ,you joker.
But JWP has had a few call ups and clearly isn’t offering what the manager wants.
Trying to gel together a squad isn’t easy but people seem to want the 23 most inform players in reach call up.
Ward-Prowse should be there instead of Jordan of Arabia but Fraudgate won’t drop him
Because JWP and Palmer don’t play the same position?
Why are Henderson, Maguire and kalvin still here
Maguire’s been great recently, he should absolutely be in the England squad.
I think theres a few who are better than him though
Not really. Maguire’s massive issue previously was his bad form, but when he’s on it he’s a top player. It’s very unfortunate there’s a narrative surrounding him that he’s an utter joke.
Don’t get me wrong, was miles off it for 2 years but he’s about back to his best now. I’d say he’s arguably been United’s best player this season.
So he replaces Maddison, who’s injured, and Mount has had an awful start at United.
Why isn’t Reece James there when he played on Sunday?
He said he wants to work on his fitness
He wanted to stay at Chelsea to work on his fitness
Rashford and Phillips should not be in this squad. What’s the point in having Rashford right now, he’s so badly out of form and there are about four other good options even in this squad.
Why is Kalvin Phillips still there?
He started the Italy game. Why wouldn’t he be?
Who would you suggest to be Declan Rice’s back-up at defensive midfield?
Anyone but him
No Sterling, wtf.
Colwill still in?
If Bellingham’s just going to hang out with the group and do some very light training, then fine, but I don’t see any merit to playing him while he’s injured/recovering, even if he personally wants to play - England are already qualified and virtually certain to top the group, and there’s no sense risking exacerbating an injury given how important he’s going to be in the summer.
I know Curtis Jones is currently injured, but do people think he’ll ever be given a chance? He’s been our second best midfielder so far this season
He kind of fulfils that Henderson role well for youse. I think if it weren’t for injury he’d defo be in this squad. Might just be a bit too late though for him to be in the Euros now, time shall tell.
He will do, yeah. Seems like Southgate wants to stick with a core squad going into the Euros so unless there’s a big injury or he racks up some unbelievable numbers before the end of the season it won’t be until the 2026 WC cycle.
Yes, possible based on ability alone. However, it’s Southgate so you never know.
So Bellingham is taking a slot someone else could take, despite him not being able to play for at least 2 weeks.
Sterling can’t get in but Henderson still makes it
Is there a reason why Herderson is in and Maddison is out?
Maddison is injured. Henderson shouldnt be there.
Has Ben White fucked his wife or something?