[Football] Lewis Dunk for England.

The Tactician · May 8, 2018

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44041402

Joe Gomez to miss the world cup due to injury...another defensive spot in the squad opened up. Come on Gareth...you know it makes sense. #DunkForEngland

BensGrandad · May 8, 2018

Gomez is a totally different type of player to Dunk. I would expect GS to go with Trippier and Walker together rather than bring in Dunk

Weststander · May 8, 2018

The Tactician said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44041402

Joe Gomez to miss the world cup due to injury...another defensive spot in the squad opened up. Come on Gareth...you know it makes sense. #DunkForEngland

I've watched a lot of PL. Dunk is a far better defender than Gomez at the moment, who is error strewn. But in fairness to Gomez he's very young and no one knows yet if his best position in RB or CB.

It's probably too late now as Southgate has trialled virtually every English CB there is, bar Dunk, but Dunk deserves a chance this around in my blue tinted opinion.

Weststander · May 8, 2018

BensGrandad said:
Gomez is a totally different type of player to Dunk. I would expect GS to go with Trippier and Walker together rather than bring in Dunk

Alexander-Arnold is streets ahead of Gomez.

Trippier and Walker should go because they both played for the Mighty Spurs.

blue'n'white · May 8, 2018

He won't get picked - Southgate is ex palace and wouldn't pick Harry Kane if he played for the Albion !
But what's the glory in playing for England anyway these days ?

Taybha · May 8, 2018

blue'n'white said:
He won't get picked - Southgate is ex palace and wouldn't pick Harry Kane if he played for the Albion !
But what's the glory in playing for England anyway these days ?

You get home early to watch MOTD .

BensGrandad · May 8, 2018

Weststander said:
Alexander-Arnold is streets ahead of Gomez.

I wouldnt disagree just pointed out that he is a different type of player to Dunk. I do not think that Alexander-Arnold will go this time.

Napper · May 8, 2018

Dunk makes too many mistakes to be called up yet. To be called up you need to cut out all mistakes.

Robdinho · May 8, 2018

Napper said:
Dunk makes too many mistakes to be called up yet. To be called up you need to cut out all mistakes.

Not sure that's true, all our centre backs are prone to the odd clanger. John Stones more than most and he's first choice!

Mellotron · May 8, 2018

Napper said:
Dunk makes too many mistakes to be called up yet. To be called up you need to cut out all mistakes.

Can’t think of hardly any this season. Only one of the OGs was a mistake before you mention that.

ferring seagull · May 8, 2018

Weststander said:
Alexander-Arnold is streets ahead of Gomez.

Trippier and Walker should go because they both played for the Mighty Spurs.

Maybe but I thought he was poor v Roma away !

Arkwright · May 8, 2018

Dunk won't get a call up, Southgate would have had a look at him in the last squad, at the very least invited him to train with the squad. Having seen Smalling on Friday, Dunk is a better player, better positioning, reads the game better and wouldn't get roughed up by Murray.
Shame, I felt Dunk deserved a call in the last squad, maybe if he puts in two more big performances against arguably the best sides in the league he could force Southgate's hand. Somehow I doubt it, maybe he needs to find a long lost Irish or Scottish relative to gain a call up.

CHAPPERS · May 8, 2018

Mellotron said:
Can’t think of hardly any this season. Only one of the OGs was a mistake before you mention that.

Was it him who let Rashford in the other night when he should have squared it to Martial?

Arkwright · May 8, 2018

CHAPPERS said:
Was it him who let Rashford in the other night when he should have squared it to Martial?

Yes, however a bit harsh as he slipped when in possession.

Super Steve Earle · May 8, 2018

CHAPPERS said:
Was it him who let Rashford in the other night when he should have squared it to Martial?

Yes, however he also recovered quickly enough to close him down again before he could shoot or cross.

Billy the Fish · May 8, 2018

Arkwright said:
Yes, however a bit harsh as he slipped when in possession.

He slipped because his 1st touch was so dreadful and he had to run after the ball.

Weststander · May 8, 2018

ferring seagull said:
Maybe but I thought he was poor v Roma away !

He was, also against Zaha first half at Selhurst and Rashford first half at Old Trafford. But still only a teenager and his was immense in a load of other games for example ManC twice. Gomez seems a pale imitation.

dazzer6666 · May 9, 2018

Mellotron said:
Can’t think of hardly any this season. Only one of the OGs was a mistake before you mention that.

There have been a few, especially early season when we were more suspect at set pieces, particularly losing his man, although the number of errors really needs to be considered against the his degree of involvement in the game.....probably no worse than any other CB in the division on a % basis.....

Icy Gull · May 9, 2018

Billy the Fish said:
He slipped because his 1st touch was so dreadful and he had to run after the ball.

Can’t argue with that but defenders make mistakes over the course of a season, even England Internationals

Napper · May 9, 2018

Mellotron said:
Can’t think of hardly any this season. Only one of the OGs was a mistake before you mention that.

Made one Friday v rashford without even thinking.

He's decent , very good. Just not England level yet IMO

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