1.) 16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017 17:40:42
Is it appropriate to comment on this story here? If so.

MK, always enjoy reading your opinions and I've been desperate to talk about the England squad. A few points.

I think it's highly unlikely that Solanke will go to the world cup. He hasn't done enough to earn his place yet and he's not going to get a call to ahead of a guy he's behind at club level. He's turn will come in four years. I think he played on Tuesday for the experience rather than any real consideration of using him competitively. Similarly Abraham, he's not an England player yet.

Pretty much agree with your thoughts about AMs but on DMs and Wilshire; if he gets back in the Arsenal team he'll go. Whatever his temperment he's our most talented midfielder.

In defence I haven't got much else to add except I'd be shocked if Trippier doesn't go, he has been excellent and it would be crazy not to have him as an option, especially with Kane leading the line.

Other than that I think you've got the rest about right.

2.) 16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017 18:19:27
Cheers Putney. Fair comments mate.

My reasoning behind picking Solanke and Tammy is that Kane and Rashford will play regardless. So I'd rather have the young lads in the squad getting experience than Vardy or Sturridge. Plus they will play without fear which is always a bonus. Vardy and Sturridge won't start and other nothing off the bench, so i see no point in them going.

Really hope you're wrong on Wilshere though!

I agree Trippier should go, but i just don't see him getting picked to be honest. You make a great point regarding his chemistry with Harry Kane by the way. Hopefully Southgate agrees.

3.) 16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017 18:20:14
Most of that made sense then you wrote something about wilshire being the most talented English midfielder. I'm truly stunned by that comment I really am.

4.) 16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017 22:49:53
p1, you think Livermore, Dier, winks, even Henderson, can do what Wilshire is capable of? They all have their strengths and may be more effective because of their professionalism and work rate but none can match Wilshire on talent.

MK, I get your point on the strikers but, a, you undersell Studge and Vardy, and, B, taking those two would be the equivalent of taking Walcott, they're not ready. Vardy will go unless injured and Studge will most likely be the fourth.

5.) 17 Nov 2017
17 Nov 2017 08:04:49
Putney, the problem with Wilshere is he doesn't apply his talent. He has a great touch, decent dribbling skills and an okay passing range. If he just played as a giver and receiver to help play out of trouble, he'd be a decent player.

For some reason though, he thinks he is Gazza. He doesn't just make the space to pass and do it, he tries to do more than he is capable of (because he believes his own hype) and usually takes a heavy touch which leads to a 50/ 50 collision (usually resulting in injury for him) or him losing the ball.

That is if he is playing well! If he is playing poorly, he is literally just a passenger, only on the pitch to give away silly free kicks and try and get himself sent off.

All of his problems are in his head. If he would just apply his talents he could be a neat little midfielder in the Joe Allen mould. Unfortunately, Wilshere has been told from 17 years old that he is world class and he now believes that. Even fully fit and playing to the absolute best of his abilities, he would only be a good player. He's 25 though and hasn't proven he can do either of those things.