Phil V 72, on 07 June 2024 - 09:15 AM, said:
Jarrod Bowen 43 games 20 goals 10assist
Cole palmer 39 games 24 goals 13 assist
So he?s going with form.
I guess the unlucky one is Branthwaite, many suggesting that if Maguire had been fit Branthwaite may have gone, but he?s gone with Dunk and Gomes as they have more experience (at Club level at least)
The inclusion of Shaw worries me, obviously our best left back but if his fitness fails us, I can?t see the obvious replacement there.
Overall the squad has some mouthwatering forward players and a defence that worries me. Will Southgate adopt the Paul Cook 2023/24 approach to games?
The inclusion of Dunk over Branthwaite is my only quibble with the squad. Left footed CB who could've slotted into Maguire's spot, commanding in the air, had a fantastic season and plays club football with Pickford... seems a no brainer to keep him in the squad, especially now Maguire isn't going. Also wouldn't have minded Mitchell coming in at LB if Shaw isn't fit. Besides that, I think Southgate got the calls right.