2020/21 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[Jokerdan]

Clearly young Dom got caught out trying to finger Southgate's missus on CCTV. Dom hasn't realised yet, but Southgate knows. Cold. But understandable.

Yeah, I noticed that as well. Don't know what DCL has done wrong but Southgate needs to take a look at himself...the prawn!

 

[kenada_blue]

Sterling has been arguably England's best outfield player?

Kane has been terrible like, but Southgate showed why he's a manager and played him through his poor run and ended up scoring.

No idea why grealish isn't starting every week though, class him

I don't think he has. Think Philips and or Rice have. Haven't conceded a goal and look hard to beat.

Saka played better than Sterling in that he actually pulled off being direct. Sterling can't beat a man, runs into them, or loses the ball. People dismiss that shocking pass back last night where Muller should've scored. Summed up his game so far. But he pops up with a goal so his all round game is forgetton about.

Like I say though, Southgate has gambled and it's paid off. It's just when it doesn't, it's what he does to change it.

 

[Carloblues]

I don't think he has. Think Philips and or Rice have. Haven't conceded a goal and look hard to beat.

Saka played better than Sterling in that he actually pulled off being direct. Sterling can't beat a man, runs into them, or loses the ball. People dismiss that shocking pass back last night where Muller should've scored. Summed up his game so far. But he pops up with a goal so his all round game is forgetton about.

Like I say though, Southgate has gambled and it's paid off. It's just when it doesn't, it's what he does to change it.

Phillips and rice played well against the two "good" teams in Germany and Croatia but didn't do anything against Scotland or Czech ( they both didn't need to start against the latter though )

Saka had a good first half yesterday but was anonymous second, thought sterling has his best game yesterday being honest

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

Clearly young Dom got caught out trying to finger Southgate's missus on CCTV. Dom hasn't realised yet, but Southgate knows. Cold. But understandable.

The kid can't hit the target anywhere can he

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Look is like he won’t get a game now.
Just like Stones and Barkley in the World Cup that time

 

[Bebeto]

Look is like he won’t get a game now.
Just like Stones and Barkley in the World Cup that time

Not so sure...I think he will be on the bench next game and might even get some minutes if all goes to plan and england can rotate kane. For sure if all fit, and England makes it to the final which is likely, he will not even be on the bench.

 

[larbert toffee]

Phillips and rice played well against the two "good" teams in Germany and Croatia but didn't do anything against Scotland or Czech ( they both didn't need to start against the latter though )

Saka had a good first half yesterday but was anonymous second, thought sterling has his best game yesterday being honest

Well done that's your most positive DCL post yet (If my emojis were working it would be a thumbs up)

 

[degsy]

Southgate wasn't thrilled to see him.

Pretty disgraceful snub tbh.

He not going to get a kick unless Kane and Rashfords legs...both of them...each...fall off, is he

 

[TheBigIguana]

Funny thing is, despite the goals Sterling and Kane have been poor all round. If it weren't for Grealish they'd have zero service. The goals have kept them on the team sheet.

But Kane was absolutely on his arse by 60-70mins. He couldn't travel with the ball or run.

The kicker is just the options. Paid off so far as a gamble but there's gonna be a time and place for different strikers in games.

I think people need to understand that what Sterling has done with England this summer is very close to the Sterling that everyone thinks is good for City. He's really kind of a goal scorer who is limited in other areas.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

He not going to get a kick unless Kane and Rashfords legs...both of them...each...fall off, is he

What on Earth did Dom do? Southgate obviously not having it

 

[Joey66]

What on Earth did Dom do? Southgate obviously not having it

Danny cardigan Murphy & gormless Henderson over that pen ..... - hes useless Southgate - he beat a poor German team ......

 

[Bilbo]

I just find it bizarre the only other No.9 doesn't get on the bench. Had Kane gone off, we would have had no target man.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Got a knock on his foot in training the day before the game apparently, that’s why he wasn’t in the squad

 

[zerdofmakal]

Got a knock on his foot in training the day before the game apparently, that’s why he wasn’t in the squad

Then why wasn't that initially clarified? Gareth didn't address this at all before or after the match.
I think it would be pretty sweet if he played the next match & scored, he has it in him. Physically speaking he is genuinely world class.

Literally comparable to Ronaldo in terms of getting at the end of passes/crosses, knows how to move intelligently in the box & win penalties, this is a rare ability that cannot be overstated. Without him we wouldn't have some of our most precious memories, and he doesn't even get to take them (E.G Henderson incident)

But his finishing ability.. His decision making.. It's below average. But it still balances out enough to make him a 6-8/10 striker depending on his form.

Will he ever score 20+ goals in a season? I don't know. I think it's unlikely he will replicate his form from last season or even the year before when you consider how lopsided the purple patches are. He needs to evenly distribute them across the entire season, not to mention create more assists. Something he definitely has in his locked (Two backheel assists to Richy & Siggy for an example) and does play well when he drops deep. If he simply improved his decision making, like making those mandatory 1on1 passes when our players are 1on1 then we have a fine player on our hands. He doesn't need flashy technique or to be the most clinical player in the world if he can cover his bases elsewhere (See RS's F*rmino) and DCL is already a better goal scorer, miles better aerially, etc.

I'd like to see DCL sit back & train more with Richy/Siggy/James and try to reinvent his finishing technique. Seems overly confident when he has no reason to be.

 

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