Rosencrantz
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Toney played well in the first half with his back to goal bringing other attacking players onto the ball. That is more of a strength for him than Ollie. He also done well for the penalty to run in behind and get the wrong side of Vermeulan. Both Toney and Ollie have different strengths. I just fear that Southgate prefers Toney as he replicates more of what Harry Kane does in all round play. To be honest I would take all three.
Player of the night for me was Mainoo though. That should eradicate the need for Henderson. A perfect fit alongside Rice and such a progressive passer to get the ball into Bellingham and Foden.
The game itself was a case of missed chances and gifted goals for England. I think Southgate needs to pick the best player for the position rather than the next cab off the rank. Dunk has been a solid CB in the PL but picked ahead of Jared Branthwaite for LCB on this season's form and the fact that Branthwaite is a natural left footer? Given the choices at LCB he should be the late shooter into this side. We also showed a lack of depth in full back areas. Bringing on Joe Gomez to go to right back with Rico Lewis sat on the bench doesn't make much sense. I know he has been used by Klopp to fill full back positions but Lewis is a better and more natural full back, proven in the CL.
Player of the night for me was Mainoo though. That should eradicate the need for Henderson. A perfect fit alongside Rice and such a progressive passer to get the ball into Bellingham and Foden.
The game itself was a case of missed chances and gifted goals for England. I think Southgate needs to pick the best player for the position rather than the next cab off the rank. Dunk has been a solid CB in the PL but picked ahead of Jared Branthwaite for LCB on this season's form and the fact that Branthwaite is a natural left footer? Given the choices at LCB he should be the late shooter into this side. We also showed a lack of depth in full back areas. Bringing on Joe Gomez to go to right back with Rico Lewis sat on the bench doesn't make much sense. I know he has been used by Klopp to fill full back positions but Lewis is a better and more natural full back, proven in the CL.