But that surely has to depend on the competition for places in that position as well. For that midfield three you have Rice, you have Bellingham, and then what? Gallagher might be starting to find some form, and it'll probably be Phillips or Henderson knowing Southgate but both are so off form it's not even funny. I'd have Ross Barkley in the squad personally but it's more to do with options lacking than there being a standout for that role.
Not really. It's not just about ability. As for other options Longstaff, Willock, Jones, Ward Prowse........
Will probably be around 30 by the end of the season. He’ll be there!
Mainoo might well get there but this one is too early imo.
Cannot see Southgate playing Rice plus 2 attacking midfielders . Eg. Maddison or Foden plus Bellingham.
Of course.
I reckon he will pick Toney
Sky Sports got a pretty comprehensive article on who’s in and out. Toney is in apparently.
Two out of three.
Yes and Southgate denies that there was a rift between White and the coaching staff but all reports from the World Cup camp suggest that White and Steve Holland clashed a few times.
For me you play that four in the big games with ... someone next to Rice. No idea who that someone is right now. But in games England should win I'd play Bellingham next to Rice and Maddison in front, which is probably too daring for Southgate no matter the opposition.
