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Title: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 13:46:19
England squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)

Defenders: Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw (both Manchester United), Eric Dier (Tottenham), John Stones, Kyle Walker (both Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Conor Coady (Everton), Ben White (Arsenal), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher (both Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)

Forwards: James Maddison (Leicester), Phil Foden, Jack Grealish (both Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 14:13:22
I'd probably have taken Tomori and Toney, but as ever the complaints are about picks who are only ever going to sit on the bench anyway. It's a good enough squad, although losing James is a blow.

Can't say I'm super enthused about the WC right now, but I'll probably come round to it by the time the games start.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 14:45:29
Never been so disinterested in a World Cup that we have qualified for ever.

Partly because of it being played in Winter while the season goes on here and partly because we are not exactly playing very good football now unlike 2 years ago.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: 4D on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 14:47:33
I'll see the England games and that's it. 3 games  :)


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 15:14:17
Never been so disinterested in a World Cup that we have qualified for ever.

Partly because of it being played in Winter while the season goes on here and partly because we are not exactly playing very good football now unlike 2 years ago.

Same JJ. A winter world cup just isn't cricket. (Thankfully as that's an even worse watch) When the World Cup is on in the summer, the build up starts almost a month in advance, the weather is warming up and excitement is palpable around the place. This time the whole thing is just wrong, wrong time, wrong location, very muted build up. It almost seems like a crappy mid-season pre-season competition which is just getting in the way of the football season.

It's a bit hypocritical from me because all that being said, will probably tune in to most of the group games and go from there (which probably means watching the whole blessed thing!)

England have stunk the place out recently and I can see a repeat of that World Cup where Rooney moaned about the fans (2006 was it?) and we finish third in the group behind USA and bloody Wales!!


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Steak supper on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 15:18:17
 Buzzing - cant wait for this to get going


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 17:13:40
Will watch as much as I can, but not feeling the buzz due to the time of year.

I know we haven't played that well in the Nations League this year, but let's face it, they're the International equivalent of the PJT and he was experimenting somewhat, so i'll take that with a pinch of salt and trust the guy who has got us to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final in the last two tournaments.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 18:08:29
I’m in Morocco for a cheeky bit of early winter UV just as the knock out stages start. Can’t wait. For the break and the footie.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: DiV on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 20:26:34
Meh, will see how England do.

Not gonna make any presumption about the squad / players / how England have been playing.
Fact of the matter is; we’ve done well the last two tournaments so Southgate absolutely deserves another run at one.


Although Kalvin Phillips can’t have played much this season?


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Steak supper on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 20:42:29
Christ - its the world cup. If that doesnt get you going you cant be a football fan


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Friday, November 11, 2022, 12:43:19
Christ - its the world cup. If that doesnt get you going you cant be a football fan

Its in Qatar in November/December. Its sacrilege.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, November 11, 2022, 12:47:14
Its in Qatar in November/December. Its sacrilege.
Agreed.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, November 11, 2022, 13:32:37
Christ - its the world cup. If that doesnt get you going you cant be a football fan

I would actually suggest the complete opposite of that, most of the people I know who are most into football are pretty meh about international football, even world cups, in my family/peer circle its the casual once every 2 years fan who seems to like them.

P.S. Not meant remotely as an insult, each to their own and all that jazz.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Friday, November 11, 2022, 13:42:17
I love the world cup usually. Not bothered at all about this one. Doesn't help England seem to have gone back to Roy Hodgeson era of bland boring shiteness after a period of being ok.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 11, 2022, 13:46:32
I would actually suggest the complete opposite of that, most of the people I know who are most into football are pretty meh about international football, even world cups, in my family/peer circle its the casual once every 2 years fan who seems to like them.

P.S. Not meant remotely as an insult, each to their own and all that jazz.

wow Horlock, what an absolutely staggering admission that you, most of your family and friends and even your peers are not and can no longer be described as football fans.

You must be hurting big time with that admission.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Batch on Friday, November 11, 2022, 14:03:18
Christ - its the world cup. If that doesnt get you going you cant be a football fan

It stopped being the pinnacle of my Football calendar a long time ago.

I'll watch it off course, but swindon getting promoted means more - assuming England don't win it if course


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, November 11, 2022, 14:14:57
wow Horlock, what an absolutely staggering admission that you, most of your family and friends and even your peers are not and can no longer be described as football fans.

You must be hurting big time with that admission.

TBH I know you are taking the proverbial but you probably not far from the point. Very meh about football generally this last year or so, bar keeping a comparatively distant eye on town the only reason I take any notice is it gives me something to discuss with my FIL (Liverpool fan) and neighbour (Etihad Season ticket holder).


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: THE FLASH on Friday, November 11, 2022, 14:18:40
It does'nt feel the same does it!?

I will watch as much as i can all the same.

Wishful thinking but i am hoping that the closing ceremony signals the end to FIFA corruption.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: newmarket red on Friday, November 11, 2022, 17:38:30
Toney for rashford any day of the week.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 13:47:56
Toney over Gallagher or Philips as there's plenty of midfield cover.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: DiV on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 13:50:32
Odd you couldn’t find a place for Toney in a 26 man squad.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 13:52:12
Really odd considering he's been playing well for ages and goals win games. Southgate being a bit too cautious when he dosen't need to be.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 15:52:37
Wrong thread  i know, doesn't look like we'll be gettimg wallacott cash

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JUST IN: Ghana’s first choice goalkeeper Joojo Wollacott is ruled of the World Cup with an injury, according to @sportworldghana.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 16:06:02
Putting the money aside it's a real disappointment for him as it may be his only chance of representing his country at a World Cup.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: DiV on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 16:09:22
Wrong thread  i know, doesn't look like we'll be gettimg wallacott cash

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JUST IN: Ghana’s first choice goalkeeper Joojo Wollacott is ruled of the World Cup with an injury, according to @sportworldghana.

Wouldn’t have happened if he’d stayed at Swindon


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: tans on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 19:43:00
Putting the money aside it's a real disappointment for him as it may be his only chance of representing his country at a World Cup.

Ghana get to the world cup pretty much every tournament dont they? He’s only young, will get another chance i should think


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 19:49:27
Ghana get to the world cup pretty much every tournament dont they? He’s only young, will get another chance i should think

You may well be right as I don't really follow Athe African Wotld cup qualifying groups but it's still really disappointing for him as the opportunity may or may not come around again.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 21:11:19
Ghana get to the world cup pretty much every tournament dont they? He’s only young, will get another chance i should think

True. No guarantees wallacott will be Ghana's #1 in 4 years time though.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Lemis on Monday, November 14, 2022, 08:20:05
Absolutely no excitement for this world cup. Probably not even going to watch England's opening game with it being right in the middle of the work day. Think the lack of pre-tournament friendlies doesn't help but the main factor is the time of year and the hosts


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:07:24
Just realised that my World Cup planning has a major flaw. Assuming we win our group then our round of 16 game kicks off just as I land in Morocco. To expect to be out the airport and in a resort bar much before the final whistle is highly unlikely. Finish second and we’ll be belting down the runway as the first G16 game kicks off. It gets worse, win and we’re playing on 10th which is a Saturday. 3pm game means I’m at work. 7pm game we’re supposed to be going out for a meal with some new acquaintances. 🙄


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:16:43
Best sort it LL cancel Morocco and fly to Quatar for a month arranging to meet your new acquaintances there and notifying work that you've been signed off with stress😀


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:23:51
Ive not really thought about the WC.  On Thursday I travel out to Saudi to run a festival.  Come back here on the 11th of December.  So Im in the right time zone, but Im still not sure I greatly give a shit.  Crewe, Crawley and AFC Wimbledon games are far more interesting to me!


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:31:51
Best sort it LL cancel Morocco and fly to Quatar for a month arranging to meet your new acquaintances there and notifying work that you've been signed off with stress😀

Being a Tory cunt I couldn’t expect others to do my work for me and get paid 😉 as for our new Acquaintances they have a business so they’ll understand the cancellation and I forgot to mention that I probably have to work on the Sunday so I’ll need to conserve my limited energy and I neglected to mention that I miss the home game that day too, triple whammy, whammy. Can’t complain as I’m off to S. Africa in Feb so on excuses on not putting my fair share of work#allinthistogether. 🤣🤣


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:38:25
Being a Tory cunt I couldn’t expect others to do my work for me and get paid 😉 as for our new Acquaintances they have a business so they’ll understand the cancellation and I forgot to mention that I probably have to work on the Sunday so I’ll need to conserve my limited energy and I neglected to mention that I miss the home game that day too, triple whammy, whammy. Can’t complain as I’m off to S. Africa in Feb so on excuses on not putting my fair share of work#allinthistogether. 🤣🤣

It sounds like you have too much money :banana: :banana:


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:44:48
It sounds like you have too much money :banana: :banana:

It’s called going to work. I hardly think £145 for four nights away in Morocco is a lot. Some on here snort that on a weekend.


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, November 14, 2022, 18:11:11
A friend of a friend made the squad reveal video, which I think is pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTRBYldx1AU


Title: Re: England squad announced (WC 22)
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Monday, November 14, 2022, 20:40:04
I concur.