England v Iran - Mon 21st Nov, 13:00 | Group B | World Cup 2022

[youngbob]

Foden's been blowing out his arse for weeks and we're shocked that Southgate's left him out?

 

[ancoats]

I still stand by my opinion that england did well in both tournaments despite southgate, not because of. Our loss to a very average italy had southgate all over it.

Championship level manager

yep

last world cup, one goal from open play plus got lucky up to the semi-final

 

[Corky]

Most city players could come back fresh.

 

[bluevillain]

Try as I might. I can’t get up for this ball of clag tournament.
Roll on Christmas.

 

[mat]

Foden is understood to have a knock which has cost him his starting place. Some outlets and this forum are ignoring or not aware of this fact.

Was it his mum kicking off with the local plod?

 

[vincent]

Saka has been playing well for Arsenal, so I can See the Justification for his selection. Well Chelsea have been shite and 2 of their biggest culprits have been Mount and Sterling. So Southgate isn't always selecting on form.

Agree. The general debate seems to be around Saka or Foden. Both should play imo.

 

[wolviedinho]

The attacking line up is all too predictable z saying that, Foden and Grealish need to take their chance when called upon. Both have been hit and miss for England.

Southgate hasn’t a clue thou. Should be able to pick the best players and find away for them to work as a team. He is taking the coward way out with that lineup.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Even the Iranian fans know how limited Southgate is.

 

[Bluesince1979]

Do you think he is still in the 'bad books' for dicking about in Iceland with a red?

No. Southgate just doesnt know what to do with high skill level players

 

[mat]

Queiroz is no mug. He knows the English game and will have installed some rag cuntery in the Iranians.