The World Cup 2018

[dom9]

I think a Midfield 3 of Ox, Henderson and Milner for England would have been brilliant this summer. Shame that Milner has retired from that POV.

Since he has though his club form has gone nuts.

Do you think Southgate would get them to play with the same level of intensity as Klopp does?

[red g]

[QUOTE=Alex;3472361]

Just strikes me as giving some different names for the sake of it.

I think im alone in thinking this might be one of the best England sides in about 10 years (2002 WC being the previous peak probably)

Its more like a club side than its ever been. Less superstars, but I dont think anyone really wants that.

Think we will do well.[/QUOTE]

Agree there. With City pissing the league too, the rivalries between players don't seem as intense from previous years.

[Alex]

Do you think Southgate would get them to play with the same level of intensity as Klopp does?

No idea. But you would like to think that those three together would know whats required. Its the same as playing a club centre back partnership. Less thinking required.

[dom9]

No idea. But you would like to think that those three together would know whats required. Its the same as playing a club centre back partnership. Less thinking required.

To a point, but Klopp has drilled into them a certain way of playing. Southgate might have completely different ideas and that is where things can get a bit unstuck.

I guess if you were to extroplate to when Hodgson or Fat Sam were England manager, the magic ingredient which makes the Liverpool team so special and dynamic would in all probability be absent.

[Fosterbloke]

No lols at 15 goals in 37 appearances.

Absolute LOL's at Welbeck being included

[Chris]

10 of those against Malta, Lithuania, San Marino, Slovenia, Moldova and Scotland. He's absolutely horrendous.

[Alex]

Yeah even I cant be that positive about Danny Welbeck.

[Buzzo]

The thing will be sticking with Southgate even if (when) the team exits early.

He has been relatively bold. But like a lot of his squad he also lacks experience.

However for all the players mentioned there are just as many with very little top level experience. Look at other countries and the amount of Champions League appearances they have within their squads it will be far more than Englands.

I admire your optimism though Alex

I am ****ing gutted we dont get to see England managed by Fat Sam in the World Cup. That would have been absolutely hilarious.

[Alex]

If this team was still managed by that whopper Id not be arsed. Same with the Hodgson teams.

But say what you want about Southgate, but hes been good for England and the U21s. The teams play some nice football too. Not Klopp nice. But sort of better than anything since Eriksson.

[Buzzo]

If this team was still managed by that whopper Id not be arsed. Same with the Hodgson teams.

But say what you want about Southgate, but hes been good for England and the U21s. The teams play some nice football too. Not Klopp nice. But sort of better than anything since Eriksson.

He is definitely a more sensible appointment. He just needs the press to take a pragmatic view if he struggles at his first tournament.

[Alex]

Klopp nailed it talking about England didnt he

[labourRed]

That pre tournament English optimism. It's a beautiful thing.

[Exiled_red]

I might be sticking my head above the parrot pit but it is a squad without too many stars or egos. There aren't really any expectations or much hype. Hopefully Southgate can get them playing as a team and they can exceed expectations. There is no danger of them winning it but what have been regarded as much better England teams have done poorly at tournaments and I don't think these can really do much worse, so I think they might be capable of surprising people.

[Alex]

This guy gets it

[cream]

I think the world cup has been kind to us, lots of key players not involved the ones that are should be back early.
Karius, VVD, Lovren, Robbo, Clyne, Klavan, Gini, Milner and Lallana not involved. Salah, Mane, Henderson and Trent should be back early.Biggest worry is Bobby and we don't have sufficient cover for him either, priority signing for this summer should be cover for Firmino.