I would select the following
GK Pope
Back Three Stones Maguire Tarkowski
Wing Backs Trippier Young
Midfield Dele Alli Cook Lingard
Forwards Rashford Vardy
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I would select the following
GK Pope
Back Three Stones Maguire Tarkowski
Wing Backs Trippier Young
Midfield Dele Alli Cook Lingard
Forwards Rashford Vardy
Looks good, a touch of Claret there. Not sure about Cook
Popeye and Tarka first choices...phook the rest..
Having selected Pope in the squad, GS must now play him. If he does and Nick plays well, then he's got a chance of being England's keeper in the World Cup. Digits crossed for him.
Pickford distribution impresses a nd is likely to start.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...World-Cup.html
Pope's kicking is what lets him down, when Billy Mercer sorts that out he will romp the England Number One spot, even ahead of Tom Heaton.
I don’t really understand why Southgate chose Pope for the friendlies squad other than to give him a taste of being involved in the England set up. Let’s face it, the 3 goalies going to Russia is already a foregone conclusion. However, one could always look at the other side of the coin and considering Butland, Pickford and Hart will go to Russia, why not give Pope some game time and see how he reacts?
As for Tarky, I can see him getting some meaningful game time, he has a real chance of making the plane.