England didn't fare well last week, did they? Their 4-0 setback to Hungary in the UEFA Nations League could serve as a wake-up call ahead of this year's World Cup.
These Nations League games are meaningless. I think it was an excellent idea when they launched the competition because we didn't have many international games at the time. With the World Cup in early November, playing Nations League matches in the middle of June seems like a waste of time to me.
The defeat versus Hungary is good practice for England, and it is preferable that it happens now. I'm not scared, and the chants of "Southgate Out!" are absurd.He helped England reach the Euro finals and the World Cup semi-finals! Who else do they intend to invite?
I believe Gareth Southgate did well despite the defeat. That's because everyone has been talking about our free-flowing players and how we should attack more this year. Check out what occurred! We're awful in the back.
We may keep clean sheets in friendlies against third-rate clubs, but when we face the crème de la crème, we need three at the back. These are good results for Gareth Southgate as long as he holds his job, which I am confident he will.
It is not necessary to have six aggressive players on the team to be exciting.Kyle Walker must play with John Stones and Harry Maguire at the back if England are to win the World Cup.
England is better off with three defenders.
We didn't play well against Italy, but we also didn't give up a goal. Gareth Southgate has been successful when he plays his own game, and this result has served him well. I believe he began to listen to the person behind the goal in this game, thinking, "I'd best make this amusing!" This defeat has demonstrated to the world that we must keep things tight in the back.
The England team chose themselves when Gareth Southgate initially arrived. He now has too many players to choose from.
He now has an overabundance of players to choose from, which is a concern. You don't want to have too many options. It's a complete nightmare.
Managing the England squad puts you in a difficult position. When you play three at the back, you get a lot of flak for not being aggressive enough. When you play four at the back against lesser teams, you don't have enough time to improve on your system and you lose to better teams.
In the World Cup, Gareth Southgate will play it cautiously. Bukayo Saka and Jarrod Bowen were substituted when the game against Hungary was going well. He removed the individuals he wanted to observe - peripheral players who are unlikely to participate in the World Cup.In terms of England's strongest eleven, I don't think there will be many surprises.
Jordan Pickford is the goalkeeper.
A goalie with World Cup experience is required for the tournament. We saw that earlier with Scott Carson against Croatia - a good goalie who wasn't used to international matches.
To play in the World Cup, you must have caps, which Jordan Pickford possesses. He's played in big games before. There's nothing else standing between Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale right now.
The first three months of the Premier League season, in my opinion, will not make much of a difference. Gareth Southgate has put his faith in Pickford and will stick with him during the World Cup.
Harry Maguire, John Stones, and Kyle Walker are the centre-backs.England requires a three-man defense, with Harry Maguire expected to play on the left flank. In the center, John Stones will be preferred, and England will need Kyle Walker to play in a three-man defense.
Walker is adaptable and can play right-back if England needs to swiftly move to a back four. If Stones is unable to play in the center, Southgate should consider Conor Coady. A three-man defense is a more difficult formation to play in, and Coady has spent the majority of his career doing so.
Ben Chilwell and Trent Alexander-Arnold are the wing-backs (Reece James)
The right wing-back position is determined by who England is playing. Trent Alexander-Arnold would be my pick in the group stages.He's one of the best passers in the country and can break through defenses with a single pass.
I'd pick Reece James to play against the top teams in England, such as Brazil, Argentina, France, and Belgium. Alexander-Arnold isn't especially safe at the back, and I'd rather have James in these games.
We'll have to wait and watch how Ben Chilwell performs after his injury on the left flank. If he's in good shape, I'd go with him. Kieran Trippier will be included in the squad and will serve as a capable backup. Luke Shaw's performances are up and down; he has bursts of excellence that, if sustained over the next three months, might propel him to the World Cup.
Declan Rice and Mason Mount play in the midfield.
England should only play one defensive midfielder, and Declan Rice in a holding role would be my choice. Having both Kalvin Phillips and Rice in midfield is a waste of time if you're going to play three defenders at the back.
If we're not performing well and face a team like Argentina in a knockout game, a horses-for-courses approach with two defensive midfielders makes sense. But I don't see why England would employ more than one defensive midfielder in our opening few group games.
Jordan Henderson has a lot of experience, so he won't be all over the place, and he gives a sense of serenity to the team.In the World Cup, I'd take him over Kalvin Phillips.
Mason Mount, in my opinion, must play. People believe that his presence makes England's midfield too open. However, we have three defenders, two wing-backs, and a defensive midfielder. I'd like my other four players to go out there and win football games for me.
Mount is most likely one of England's most intelligent players. He can play directly in front of Rice and do the job. Three forwards are insufficient; you need someone who can pass the ball to them.
Jude Bellingham is a fantastic player, but he was underwhelming the other day. Mason Mount is diligent,I believe he is the ideal creative presence in England's midfield.
Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling are the wingers.
In the World Cup, Raheem Sterling would be my first choice winger. He plays consistently for England, and I believe he is underappreciated. He works hard off the ball and will be crucial at the World Cup.
I'd pick Phil Foden to be Sterling's sidekick. Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, for example, will need a strong three months to cement their places in the team. Rashford has been around for a long time and has a good chance, but Sancho does not.
Harry Kane, striker
I don't think there's much of a discussion here because Harry Kane plays up front.He's a lock for the World Cup, and I can't believe he's been playing in these Nations League games. He should have gone on vacation, but now he just has three weeks.
Harry Kane must be fit and fresh for the World Cup. He also requires runners to surround him; it's pointless for him to dive deep if no one is making the runs. Raheem Sterling is the ideal partner for Harry Kane.
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