England are leaders of Group C and have a clear path to the Euro 2024 final, but everything is fine.
Poor performances have dampened morale as their incredibly talented team struggles to live up to expectations. Despite having some of the best offensive players on the planet, the Three Lions have lost ideas, scoring just twice in their three organizational games.
Phil Foden seems to be the shadow of the player he was at Manchester City, Jude Bellingham is nowhere near the levels he reached at Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s experience in midfield has not gone as planned and the risk away from home is minimal The lack of a natural left-back continues to affect the team’s balance, with Luke Shaw still out.
Southgate has resorted to his bench games and has noticed a lot of players protecting their clubs every week and desperate for a chance early on.
The English boss is known for his conservative policies during his mandate. He has rarely thrown a curveball and dropping big players is rarely in his nature, however, he would likely have to deviate from his same old behavior if he is to succeed in what many believe will be his last tournament as boss.
After the goalless draw against Slovenia, he said things were improving, although not all spectators agreed. Writers at Mirror Football have given their opinion on who will be the starting XI as England desperately look to improve their game.
I’m caught up in those debates between writing what I would decide and what Gareth Southgate will decide as a starting eleven. For the record, I’d be surprised if Southgate made a lot of adjustments and it might just be Kobbie. Mainoo for Conor Gallagher in the lineup.
Mainoo was wonderful in the second half. He looked ahead and helped England dominate and control the game better. They just couldn’t locate the kill pass. If I play the role of the fantastic England coach, I take advantage of the possibility of Luke Shaw’s fitness, because England are very unhinged and unbalanced. without a herbaceous left-back.
Kieran Trippier made a smart replacement, but he was still given internally and that’s not what Jude Bellingham did. The idea that Bukayo Saka can simply play as a left-back is ridiculous. Look at their stats. He has been the English Player of the Year lately and also won it last year. Why leave a key player?
Getting the most productive out of Jude Bellingham is key for England, but I would accept that as true with the most productive players. I would love to bring in Cole Palmer, but I think he’s going to be wonderful off the bench.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guehi, Shaw; Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham; Saka, Foden, Kane.
Five settings please. I am as negative as most about the goalless draw against Slovenia. Southgate’s replacements have shown the way to a more direct and straightforward formula and team.
The headline here is that Jude Bellingham is on the bench. He was a pedestrian and contributed little during the first 30 final minutes of the tournament. Either play with him alongside Rice or leave him.
Foden landed the number 10 spot to unlock what will be a deep defensive opposition. The bravery and freshness of Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer are needed on the wings. Width is essential to open the central channel that is the center of the English game. Mainoo Links plays better from the center of the field and can advance.
Trent can bring passing and creativity at right-back, while Kyle Walker moves to left-back unless Luke Shaw is fit, which is unlikely. Harry Kane helps a lot to keep his place, but hang him up in time if he still seems obsolete and give Ollie Watkins a chance.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Rice, Mainoo; Palmer, Foden, Gordon; Kane
I have my own thoughts though, basically I just need to see Southgate roll the dice. What is that quote about insanity. . . Doing the same thing and expecting other results? We saw a replacement in the starting XI. the course of the 3 games: have the ambition and courage to throw caution to the wind.
I would leave Bellingham on the bench. I think that he and Foden have canceled other outings, either of them needs to function centrally and the Spaniard from Madrid is a wonderful option from the bench.
Defensively, I don’t see any mess, and Trippier does enough to justify his position at left-back, while John Stones and Marc Guehi have been forged given their lack of history together.
Kobbie Mainoo, after his appearance on the bench, will have to come into play. Although he is arguably considered a deep-lying midfielder, he is far from the negative variety and is incredibly progressive on the ball. Cole Palmer deserves a shot from the right and Anthony Gordon provides the speed we need.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guéhi, Trippier; Mainoo, rice, Foden; Gordon, Kane, Palmer
England stumbled to the round of 16 of the European Championship, and the three games of the organization showed that, unless something changes drastically, the enormous merit of the touchdown in the “weakest” part of the draw will be wasted.
The pre-tournament favorites look like a team without a transparent game plan, an organization of players who don’t seem to be trained in any meaningful way. England is much bigger than that. It is unfair that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher seem to be to blame for what happened. How many members of the English team reached the required level? Maybe Marc Guehi, Jordan Pickford and Kyle Walker.
The others underperformed when Southgate tried in vain to drive circular pegs into the holes. The England coach can make adjustments, but will he?
Phil Foden is the most technically complete English player. He has to play in his position at number 10. Jude Bellingham is in action. If he makes it deeper he would not only lose Foden, but would allow the team’s midfielder to show how many teams he has.
Has Bukayo Saka done enough to keep Cole Palmer out of the team? Probably not. What about the younger power of Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Gordon? That’s all. There is no opportunity at the moment.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Walker, Guehi, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham; Palmer, Foden, Gordon; Kane.
Gareth Southgate just wants to make adjustments after a terrible campaign at an organizational level. The anti-Slovenia part of the momentum was a little more encouraging, but overall functionality is still mediocre. Slovakia is very likely to settle into a deep bloc similar to Serbia and Slovenia, which means a more offensive attitude is needed.
For me, it starts in defence, where Jordan Pickford’s forward would put Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and move Kyle Walker to left-back, where Kieran Trippier just hasn’t worked. John Stones and Marc Guehi have been forged in central defence and will remain there, as will Declan Rice in midfield. But in addition to the Arsenal star, he would call on Kobbie Mainoo, who inspired after coming off the bench at half-time against Slovenia.
Although he disappointed in the last organization match, he would continue with Jude Bellingham in the number 10 spot. Since Phil Foden will likely miss several educational sessions during his return to England for family reasons, I would call Anthony. Gordon on the left wing.
Bukayo Saka seems to want some rest and has faded as the tournament has progressed, meaning a starting spot for Cole Palmer. And although he doesn’t look quite fit, I just can’t believe Harry Kane started all over again.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Rice, Mainoo; Gordon, Bellingham, Palmer; Kane
Here in Germany there is a debate (and I am sure that in our country it is spreading) about Jude Bellingham’s right to be a starter. But let’s be honest, this is a debate that arguably wouldn’t even interest Gareth Southgate – Bellingham begins, end of story.
Then he deserves it. Contrary to popular opinion, Southgate doesn’t have many world-class players, but Bellingham is one of them. And we don’t leave world-class talents on the bench for important games. That’s why Foden also deserves to remain his starting position.
But the only ambitious move Southgate deserves to make is to find a position in his XI for Cole Palmer, a precocious player who simply still looks very likely to turn things around. And after his quiet performance as a second-half substitute, Kobbie Mainoo is expected to pair Declan Rice in midfield.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guéhi, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo; Palmer, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
I saw Slovakia defeat Wales 4-0 in one of the warm-up matches. In many ways, they are parties at war against Slovenia. Well trained and athletic, without too much punch in attack. Slovenia performed well against us until a mixture of Fatigue and Cole Palmer gave us trouble in the last 20 minutes.
Thus, the last five remain the same. Declan Rice chooses himself. I would play with Jude Bellingham alongside the Arsenal player; the Real Madrid midfielder is lucky to have scored in that opening match because his performance has not been up to par.
I would wave to Palmer from the right and look at Anthony Gordon from the left. We will have a lot of ball and a mixture of a little speed on the one hand and cunning on the other can give us a boost. Harry Kane in the middle.
Oh, and Phil Foden as the number 10. But if he doesn’t produce after an hour, he takes the hook, Palmer moves and Bukayo Saka can take over from the right.
England XI: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Rice, Bellingham; Palmer, Foden, Gordon; Kane.
England have flattered themselves by lying so far and Southgate’s side have spent too much time in sterile possession. They want more punch, verticality and aggressiveness. Anthony Gordon would. He needs to run in the other direction, not just get to the ball.
Much of England’s game of late is played against their rivals. This will have to be replaced and in this sense it is going backwards.
Phil Foden’s consultation has ruled the European Championship so far for the Three Lions. If he returns on Sunday, give him your lead at No. 10, give him a base of Rice and Mainoo and give him the task of making a difference.
It would possibly be tough for Jude Bellingham, but after one season, he’s coming up empty. You can see it. Give him a break, let him cool off before the round of 16. If they can’t beat Slovakia without him. . . Also, if Luke Shaw is fit, get him going. I don’t want to bring him back. I don’t want to wait for the quarterfinals or semifinals, he is rusty and expensive. Do it now. Get minutes under your belt and build from there.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guehi, Shaw; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Foden, Gordon; Kane.
England clearly want to do anything else, as this adjustment can easily descend into the mess we’ve noted in their last two attacks, with Slovakia sitting deep and smothering them.
Some ambitious decisions need to be made, and I would take them on the right side. Kyle Walker has been a brilliant servant of England, but I’m not really sure his speed is necessary compared to groups with a low block, so I would. Put Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, where he can pass through the middle and create from a deeper position.
Luke Shaw looks set to be fit, but I don’t see the desire to put him straight back in from the start, so Kieran Trippier remains at left-back. I’d also go with Kobbie Mainoo in midfield instead of Conor Gallagher because, frankly, he’d be more fun to watch.
Then, in attack, I drop Bukayo Saka, move Phil Foden to the right, where he is so smart for Manchester City, and give Anthony Gordon a chance to start on the left. If this team can’t beat Slovakia, they have no hope.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Stones, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham; Foden, Kane, Gordon
It is clear that England wants a change. The Three Lions were absolutely down at Euro 2024, allowing a brilliant 30 minutes against Serbia. Their main disorders are reduced to attack. The possibilities were limited, while the finish left a lot to be desired.
Maybe it’s time to give Phil Foden a rest, while the same can be said for Bukayo Saka. Fortunately, Gareth Southgate has two of the fittest players at his disposal in Jarrod Bowen and Cole Palmer. Both will be in the starting lineup on Sunday.
While some argue for Harry Kane to be on the bench, England’s most sensible goalscorer of all time cannot be left out. Another replacement arrives in midfield.
Kobbie Mainoo inspired in his brief appearance against Slovenia and has done enough to retain his starting spot with the Three Lions. The defense has been forged and remains the same.
England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Guéhi, Piedras, Walker; Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham; Palmer, Kane, Bowen
In their presentation against Slovenia, Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer showed why they want to start England’s round of 16 against Slovakia. Mainoo has started the tournament in midfield for England, given Trent Alexander-Arnold’s failed experiment and Conor Gallagher’s retirement after forty-five minutes against Slovenia.
Just as he does with Manchester United, Mainoo’s first reflex when receiving the ball is to look to play it forward, in contrast to the plodding, pedestrian technique that is such a turgid characteristic of the English midfield in the organizational stage.
Mainoo also makes clever runs and discovers space, which is a nightmare for opponents, as well as being a goal threat, so it would put him in front of Gallagher.
The same can be said for Palmer, whose unpredictability when receiving the ball and his ability to conjure anything out of nowhere in the blink of an eye, combined with his risk of goal and composure in possession, force him to start, ahead of Phil. Foden, who has not been at his most productive and has returned to the United Kingdom for the birth of his third child, has missed important educational sessions.
I’d stay like the back four, Declan Rice in the holding role, giving Mainoo and Jude Bellingham the license to go forward and attack, with Bukayo Saka on the right, Palmer on the left and Harry Kane in the middle.
Slovakia will return, content to absorb England’s pressure and hoping to hit Gareth Soutgate’s team on the counter-attack. After such a depressing organizational period, Southgate wants to release the handbrake and allow his players to express themselves with more attacking freedom: the inclusion of Mainoo and Palmer will allow them to do so.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guéhi, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Palmer
Gareth Southgate will have to release the handbrake and attack Slovakia. England shouldn’t have much to defend, so this is the ideal matchup to play with Trent Alexander-Arnold in his favored right-back role. Let him come in and play the quarterback role he plays so well at Liverpool and be artistic from a deeper position.
I don’t know why Gareth Southgate brought in Luke Shaw when he hasn’t played since February and Euro qualifying football is not the time to bring him back. Instead, I would choose Joe Gomez and he is exceptional as Liverpool’s left-back.
In midfield, he would get Jude Bellingham back from his No. 10 spot, as he has been useless in his last two games, and let Phil Foden play in that position. It would happen with Anthony Gordon on the left wing and he deserves it. his possibility after a remarkable season with Newcastle.
The rest of my team hasn’t changed, but I would make substitutions much quicker than Southgate and Jarrod Bowen and Kobbie Mainoo would be on standby to come on after 55 minutes if things were turned upside down.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Gómez; Bellingham, rice; Saka, Foden, Gordon; Kane.
I hate to bring back bad memories, but this match against Slovakia has a lot to do with Iceland. And not only the debacle of 2016, but also the defeat of a few weeks ago. Once again, England’s inability to move the ball temporarily opposed a low block has been revealed and if they fail to overcome it on Sunday, they may have red eyes and faces on Monday morning.
But enough of the negativity. Let’s introduce England to this tournament. I move Walker to the left back, possibly he would be right-footed, but unlike Trippier, he is content to carry the ball forward.
Alexander-Arnold, on the other hand, will do the kind of paintings he does for Liverpool. Declan Rice can sit in the front and we only want one; After all, we can’t update his former partner. Then we can have Bellingham and Foden up the pitch, with Saka on the right and Gordon on the left. Riders beyond Kane will also help him. It shouldn’t be THAT hard.
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Arroz, Bellingham, Foden; Saka, Kane, Gordon.
That may not happen a month from now on Sunday, as Gareth Southgate is too conservative (with a lowercase “c”) to replace the formation.
But after consulting his players, Bobby Robson changed the formation from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2 at the Italy 90 World Cup, and guess what?England have reached the semi-finals, so what does Southgate have to lose after losing?Were glasses of beer thrown at him in Cologne?
A flat back of four men and two midfielders weigh on England like lead boots in the deep end, so it’s time to let Southgate’s attacking talents loose. A trio of Kyle Walker, John Stones and Marc Guehi (England’s most productive player in euros), please.
Two full-backs, preferably Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right and Bukayo Saka on the left. Three in the middle: Declan Rice sits deeper, with Jude Bellingham (left) and Phil Foden (right) further forward. And two up top, with Cole Palmer drifting and playing against Harry Kane. Don’t alter your outfits, that’s right, TWO at the top, with Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins a real effect on the subs.
Like I said, that won’t happen. But perhaps Southgate’s “experiments” in staging live tournament matches have begun in the warm-up friendlies. . .
England XI: Pickford; Caminante, Piedras, Gehi; Alexander-Arnold, Foden, Rice, Bellingham, Saka; Kane, Palmer.
Slovakia are looking forward to the round of 16 of Euro 2024 and it’s time for Gareth Southgate to form an England XI that will bring excitement to the tournament.
With England still unbeaten and winners of Group C, no one expects much change, but it may take big decisions and ambitious decisions to give us the most productive chance in the knockout stages.
Pickford, Walker, Stones and Guehi all deserve to remain in their place in the XI, however I can see Trippier being replaced by Shaw if the Manchester United left-back has a fit to start. In midfield, I would field Rice as the number six to stay in midfield, with Bellingham and Palmer up front to constantly put Slovakia on the defensive.
Up front, I’d love to start with Bowen ahead of Saka, but I don’t see Southgate making that decision, so I’d go through Arsenal’s Star Boy and Newcastle’s Gordon to use his speed with Kane in attack.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Piedras, Guehi, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham, Palmer; Saka, Kane, Gordon.
If England want to get the most out of their team in this tournament, the shape of their attack wants to change.
Starting with Harry Kane with a number nine that goes deep and Jude Bellingham with a 10 that occupies too many equal spaces did not work. Against a Slovakian side that will likely give England plenty of the ball, it’s time to press Bellingham deeper and introduce Ollie Watkins alongside the captain; as Carlo Ancelotti is concerned about Bellingham’s deeper role at Real Madrid, it’s unlikely to be that much. of a participation in foreign gambling.
Further back, the inclusion of Kieran Trippier at left-back has paralysed England’s ability to attack fluidly from the full-back. It may be too ambitious to expect Luke Shaw to be fit to start, so the full-back combination that ended the game against Slovenia (Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right and Kyle Walker on the left) could be the way to go. .
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Saka, Bellingham, Arroz, Foden; Kane, Watkins
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