Eze can feel miffed, could do a job as either a forward or in midfield yet Gallagher and Grealish have been picked over him despite barely playing for their respective clubs

I wouldnt expect EE to start but he offers something different to what we have, and ultimately we need that if we want to eventually win a game where tactical tweaks are required to get us over the line.

Can't say I'm hopeful but then again I have none of the usual excitement for this WC!

Southgate has said about young CBS “ they haven’t done enough to push older ones out” Really! How much opportunity has he given them? Then says only 31% of PL players are English, so look abroad Tomori and Abraham!
I am sick of excuses for just playing his favourites despite form/fitness. Phillios hasn’t played since September, Walker similar.
Dierand Maguire appalling choices

1994 was the year it all gave way for me. Having the Soccerball world Series Cup in a country that had no knowledge of the game was ludicrous.
Years of Engeeerland pre-tournament hype and failure, coupled with the domestic Premiersham, have left me indifferent to the Higher Levels of the game.

I disengage, I turn the page.

Even if Guehi, Mitchell or Eze had made the squad they wouldn't have played. I also think all three could do with a bit more experience before having their heads turned by England. Maddison deserves his call-up but some of the other decisions are odd, as Phillips is not essential to England and won't be match fit, Maguire is a walking tragedy waiting to happen and Walker is no longer very good even when he's fit (which he's not), which is made all the worse given the form of players like James Tarkowski. Taking Wilson as the only other out an out striker is also a big risk given he gets injured or sick with such regularity (although if he stays fit I think he's a top player).

Nothing about the current England squad fills me with any excitement but putting a positive spin on it the lack of expectation might work in their favour. Also terribly out of form players like Sterling and Mount might see it as a welcome break and surprise us all. Please. Please. Please don't play Maguire though.

Out in the quarters irrespective of the squad choices he's made or the teams he might now choose.

If you want to live in a world full of kindness, respect and love, try to show these qualities.

in answer to the prediction, 1st knockout round, lose to Netherlands

Sometimes I set out for Ludlow
Sometimes I end up in Chepstow