2026 FIFA World Cup

[Billy Dean]

Why does Henderson need to take a squad place for his "leadership"?

Same with Coleman, just get him in as a coach or back room staff if that's the case.

True but I guess having them as part of the coaching staff rather than playing changes the dynamic a little bit between them and the rest of the players

 

[Billy Dean]

When a player reacts publicly to being left out like Maguire did it makes you think it was the right decision to leave them out

 

[BullensRoad]

True but I guess having them as part of the coaching staff rather than playing changes the dynamic a little bit between them and the rest of the players

Maybe you're right, never been in that environment. I really don't like the fact he's taken a space from a player who's dream it would have been and offered more on the pitch.

 

[neil999]

Henderson has some logic for leadership I guess, but DJ ed is baffling

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I think they all say they pick on form but they never really do. And yeah that's the gamble with Stones and James. We could have a situation where they're both unavailable

Even if they're fit at the start, it seems a risk to assume they'd be fit for every game. I seem to recall the various Chelsea managers saying they're managing his game time to keep him fit. It doesn't scream being okay for multiple games in a short space of time.

 

[Billy Dean]

Even if they're fit at the start, it seems a risk to assume they'd be fit for every game. I seem to recall the various Chelsea managers saying they're managing his game time to keep him fit. It doesn't scream being okay for multiple games in a short space of time.

Yeah James is a worry for me, more so than Stones even. And then James' back up is probably Livramento who is also not reliable fitness wise, then we're looking at potentially going through the tournament with Spence, Quansah or Konsa as RB.

 

[NeilMorepies]

 

[Swartzy]

12 spots taken up by keepers and defenders

 

[NathDogg]

Horrendous England squad from the jarhead.

 

[FCBarça]

I agree @Billy Dean

I think this is a coach's call, they are building a team based on how a coach sets up. Me, objectively, I find it hard to leave a player like Hall out but tactically I get it with Tuchel because he demands something different from his FBs. So you can apply that across the board, happy to see Marcus is there as he has been brilliant this season

 

[RomanReigns]

alot of old and useless players in that england squad

 

[ForestBlue]

Ged Spence .. Jesus wept

I known trouble maker throughout his career including Forest and Spurs

Jimmy very unlucky

Its going be hot over there (I know, who knew!) so you cant take old guys like Henderson even if form merited it (which it doesn't) Would have taken Wharton too myself as he can pass pass pass all game long which is what you want in those conditions.

 

[ForestBlue]

Henderson has some logic for leadership I guess, but DJ ed is baffling

Should have put on the staff, not in the squad. He'll be blowing out his arse against the better teams in that heat after 10 mins

 

[Kurt.]

Great squad, well played agent Tuchel

 

[toffee82]

When a player reacts publicly to being left out like Maguire did it makes you think it was the right decision to leave them out

I'm outraged that I've been overlooked and Dan Burn is in so Maguire is probably even more shocked!!