With England’s opening game of Euro 2024 fast approaching, it’s been rumoured that Trent Alexander-Arnold will start in midfield for England. In a move which even Jurgen Klopp was reluctant to do – could Gareth Southgate have found the way to unlock his sides attacking potential?
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Thanks Adam, Hope to see your coverage of England just before the final. Its coming hoooooome.
At this rate, the two Adam's will be arguing about the odds of Taylor Swift topping the group charts with Katy Perry's "Dark Horse"…branching out into pop-culture now are we?
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She's a fucking appalling artist mate!!!
trent in to kane, kane feeding everyone around him. or trent in to kane and header goal basically
Trent can't be trusted in defence for England.
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i think gareth is leaning towards playing him. he probably will look at how he performs alongside rice and jude. gordon will shine i feel it
Imho England should go 3-4-3 and stick Bellingham and Rice in the middle with TAA and Gordon the sides and up front Kane Saka and Palmer. Use Eze/Foden as subs for attacking and Gallagher/Mainoo for defending as needed.
The fallacy is that Foden has to start instead of being a tactical sub imho. First thing is to get England's attacking players firing and using Bellingham/Rice/TAA to feed. Gordon and Palmer are intelligent players and versatile too for midfield pressing and attacking also. Dominate midfield, protect the defence and it should be enough with the attacking quality and sub impacts England have to shift gears…
I guess England are stuck with 4 at the back however. If so on that basis agree TAA in next to Rice and Bellingham up the field a bit more. Again I'd go for Palmer/Gordon over Foden on the left and use Foden to mix things up if needed as impact sub eg work the attackers in pressing and sub off for fresh legs.
Who is this lesbian and what have they done with the Geordie ?
Klopp did play TAA in mode field a few times. Yes he was listed as the right back, but he moved into midfield more often than not and Liverpool moved to three at the back in game.
Here's the hot take
England's new system of a high press means that Foden shouldn't play. Bellingham is the better 10 at it so he plays, Gordon or Eze are much better at doing it from the left so they play.
Foden is Bellinghams understudy, he plays only if Bellingham doesn't.
TAA in midfield I can see more of a case for, but it's literally never worked.
Really liked this video, and they style of it. Different to the other Adam, but enjoyable
Phil Foden all day long
Trent should start, we absolutely dominate possession and we play the most defensive back 4 possible. If we play a left footed left back then I'll accept a benched Trent and play Wharton left side of the midfield. We need left footers at CB, lb and left centre mid. Then play opposite footers out wide. The balance just seems absolutely fked at the moment. Trent is better attacking from deep, on the turn, he just don't have what Wharton, mainoo, rice, Bellingham, Foden etc etc have! He's a an attacking defender, not a defensive attacker
I'd rather see bellingham rice playing as a double pivot, foden playing in the middle, gordon starting on the left. I imagine if he wants Trent starting Southgate will be playing for set pieces, which is a bit defensive and a waste of our attacking talent, as well as leaving our defence a bit weak.
Dunk ahead of Branthwaite is spot on. Experienced leader is worth having in the squad.
TAA should start as right back, he offers attacking options on the right that Walker doesn't. Gallacher is really important for us to keep a clean sheet as we'll be able to retain possession in attack
I really want to see some bravery from Southgate. If Kane is lagging at any point, please change the system and bring on Toney and Watkins and go for it. Make some big decisions rather than whether to play an extra defender in an attack position FFS
Of course the city fan comes in and starts twerking for Kyle Walker lmao
These added graphics are so funny lol
It's obviously a doubt pivot. I think you're the first person I've seen talk about that midfield set up that assumes it will be Rice as a lone holder. Hello?
0:14 Yorors 🤣🤣
Klopp didn’t do it because his whole system was built around the fullbacks with the work horses to facilitate the fullbacks
Put Phil Foden anywhere in this England team and he won't work. He's literally just a Pep Guardiola player, he was designed to be the perfect Pep player. He's never been good for England, even when he's played in the 10. In fact his best period for England was at the WC when he played left wing against Wales and Senegal and scored 1 goal and 2 assists. Probably his two best games in hsi England career.
The idea of not playing the best passer of the ball in the country is beyond stupid. He is a player the team should be built around. Along with Bellingham and perhaps foden.
Bellingham, Rice and TAA. Be honest… it could be a lot worse. Issue is actually behind them… Stones should be at his peak… Guehi too early.
I started writing this and the lad said Harry Maguire. Where's the bloke? Get the bloke, hun…
Foden doesn't have the physicality of that 10 role or the intelligence for it. He needs to play in the pockets (left/right attacking midfielder). We saw this against Iceland when we witnessed probably the worst individual performance by an English player under Southgate.
Performances wise last season, mad disrespectful towards Bellingham even having Foden in the same convo. Bellingham was consistent from August – May. He had to deal with multiple issues like a dislocated shoulder and a sprained ankle throughout the season and terrible officiating. In 27 starts he scored 19 goals and 7 assists from midfield, first half of the season was 16 in 14, second hald with 11 in 13. Consistent throughout. Foden on the other hand was bang average first half of the season and then exploided in February onwards. You look at Foden's record for England it's extremely poor, 1 goal in 21 games in major competitions/qualifiers, 3 in friendlies.
Foden's a brilliant player for Guardiola but he shouldn't be starting for England
It would be really nice if the channel covered non UK teams aswell…
Deluded City fans as per
Where is Clery? I don't want you I want Clery
Honestly why the actual f*ck would he get number 8 shirt if hes playing Right Back
conceding goals hadnt been a big problem… breaking down a low block has been… Trent In
Saying 'It's coming home' is pretty damn funny considering its never been won by England
The answer of course is to find a surgeon who can swap Trent Alexander Arnold 's feet over so he can play LB. Then England will be unstoppable.
Klopp has played Trent in midfield. This is bait guys
What I love England, once the first game goes well, watch everyone go crazy 😂
Have you ever watched Rodri play?
Instead of playing a right back as the left back, play a back three Walker – Stones – Guehi. Wharton as left MF, Rice centre MF AND Trent as left MF. Foden Bellingham Sake upfront behind Kane. That'll be 3-3-3-1
who are these children?
How is Trent “not experienced in torment football” he’s won the champions league, been in 3 champions league finals and gone deep in domestic cups numerous times… he’s one of the most experienced English players in the squad right now
Desperately need to see less of this chappy thanks.