2025/26 James Garner

[daza_1973]

Just reading JG’s ratings from a variety of sources.
Not too bad considering most of the sources are glorified fanzines and are written by Kopite morons.

BBC - The Everton man can be very happy with his first England display. A match that did not have the intensity of a competitive game but Garner did what he needed to do. He was asked to take set-pieces which is a compliment. 6

Guardian - The Everton midfielder delivered some dangerous corners and did not disgrace himself on his debut. 6

Mirror - Took responsibility for set-pieces and looked eager to impress. Good passing. Decent. 7

Evening Standard - Solid senior debut. Created four chances, by far the most of any player on the pitch, and also led the way for tackles with five. Made more of his audition than most in an England shirt. 7

Telegraph - Good defensive work with interceptions, which twice set up chances for Solanke by pinching the ball in a dangerous area. Put on set-pieces and is threatening on corners, also put in a good cross. England squad chances: Standby player. 6

Football365 - Garner has a wicked set-piece delivery on him and, while that is an important string to his bow, it’s not the X-factor it would be ahead of any other tournament with Declan Rice there and absolutely undroppable.

TalkSPORT (from village idiot Adrian Durham) 5

Goal.com - An impressive debut, providing Uruguay lots to think about with his set-piece delivery and linking the play well. 6

Daily Star - Assumed responsibility for set-pieces and appeared keen to impress. Quality passing. Respectable. 7

The i paper - Did not look out of place on his England debut. Little to do but did nothing wrong before being replaced with 20 minutes to go. Not the Everton midfielder’s fault, just a role that required the bare minimum on a night where Uruguay did not have a single shot on target while he was on the pitch. 6

Daily Mail - Nice deliveries were a highlight of first half, even if nothing came of them. Saw lots of the ball and was bright enough with it. But overall, not enough to demand inclusion. 6.5

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[Swagger]

Its odd that Henderson (Eggs' favourite English midfielder) would be going as a player rather than he and perhaps Burn as assistants?

Its a bit like Moyes with Coleman.

It appears as though Tuchel will go with
Henderson
Bellingham
Rice
Anderson

With Wharton, Garner & Mainoo competing perhaps for 1 place.

Not easy to get on the plane, hopefully he gets more time on the pitch in the next game.

I think Bellingham will be selected as one of the number 10 positions as it seems like there will be 26 in the squad?

 

[Benno]

I find it strange that none of the above reference how aggressive Uruguay were in the challenge. Garner gave it back and more - as soon as he went off Uruguay started winning the midfield. It was only Palmer that stepped up at that point.

We watch him every week but I think those that don’t see him as a creator, set pieces etc whereas he’s excelled this season with his work rate and ability to win the ball back quickly.

I think Tuchel knows that will be important in America.

 

[Neiler]

 

[BigMick]

So he’s going to the WC then basically.

Good comments on Jimmy from Tuchel, praising him but saying he could drive forward through midfield with a bit more confidence. Don't disagree with that.

 

[PeterGet]

We need to do everything to keep hold of him, he’s a future captain

 

[Eagle Eye]

Pickford
James, Guehi, Maguire, Hall

Garner, Rice, Bellingham

Saka, Kane, Madueke

Thats my 11 when everyone is fit. He wouldn't look out of place at all

 

[Andy McGurk]

does he help with the displays?

Glad someone spotted what I meant

 

[Cels]

We need to do everything to keep hold of him, he’s a future captain

Hasn't James Garner just signed a new contract with us until 2030?

 

[brettangellnightporter]

Pickford
James, Guehi, Maguire, Hall

Garner, Rice, Bellingham

Saka, Kane, Madueke

Thats my 11 when everyone is fit. He wouldn't look out of place at all

Maguire? Madueke? Insanity

 

[Eggs]

Pickford
James, Guehi, Maguire, Hall

Garner, Rice, Bellingham

Saka, Kane, Madueke

Thats my 11 when everyone is fit. He wouldn't look out of place at all

….not sure I’d have Madueke involved

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Pickford
James, Guehi, Keane, Hall

Garner, Rice, Bellingham

Saka, Kane, Madueke

Thats my 11 when everyone is fit. He wouldn't look out of place at all

Fixed

 

[Eggs]

Good comments on Jimmy from Tuchel, praising him but saying he could drive forward through midfield with a bit more confidence. Don't disagree with that.

….also mentioned how he’d trained and interacted in the group. As I posted earlier, I’m sure that was an important factor Tuchel wanted to look at for all the newbies.

Garner has been involved with international squads since he was 14 so he has the pedigree, knows the script and will be very familiar with St George’s Park. Sounds like he’s impressed in all aspects.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Pickford
James, Guehi, Maguire, Hall

Garner, Rice, Bellingham

Saka, Kane, Madueke

Thats my 11 when everyone is fit. He wouldn't look out of place at all

Madueke strikes me as a show pony and I'd look to replace him.

 

[Toffeelover]

Watched the game and thought Garner did well. He was good with the dead balls but when Foden and Bowen came on they grabbed them and did not do at all well.

I Thought Garner created space many times but I felt that the team mates did not play to him especially Maguire. That was my view you may disagree with me your choice may differ fine.