My Euro 2024 England Squad & Starting XI

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
  • Ahead of Gareth Southgate announcing his preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024, HITC Sevens attempts to predict England's squad and starting XI at the Euros, as well as naming what would be his own squad and starting XI.
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  • @poppyharlow4448
    @poppyharlow4448 23 дні тому +640

    I like how Adu catching strays for no reason has just become a tradition now

    • @Billiamwoods
      @Billiamwoods 23 дні тому +55

      I like how Alfie says he "most likely" wouldn't make the squad as if Southgate would be genuinely vexed about the decision to bring a 34 year old who hasn't played professional football in like eight years

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 23 дні тому +4

      @@Billiamwoods And an American no less.

    • @T.E.S.S.
      @T.E.S.S. 23 дні тому +11

      @@Billiamwoods well, with the expanded squad who wouldn't be tempted?

    • @iandoddsblah
      @iandoddsblah 23 дні тому +17

      I see it as an affectionate tribute to the big man and I'm here for it!

    • @tiestofalljays
      @tiestofalljays 23 дні тому +6

      Well, without further Adu, let’s get into it.

  • @thenegotiator1630
    @thenegotiator1630 23 дні тому +665

    props to alfie for constantly promoting his second channel that has 0 videos

    • @HITCSevens
      @HITCSevens  23 дні тому +337

      One video scheduled though!

    • @kieronparr3403
      @kieronparr3403 23 дні тому +104

      @@HITCSevensooooh you tease!

    • @T.E.S.S.
      @T.E.S.S. 23 дні тому +7

      @@HITCSevens sooooooon

    • @yatman6305
      @yatman6305 23 дні тому +19

      I'd happily suggest a video about how does the HALVING SYSTEM in the Belgian Pro League in particular work, & is it good or fair?! ​@@HITCSevens

    • @Leanbean4
      @Leanbean4 23 дні тому +7

      It’s a safety net just incase he gets the sack 😂

  • @lookatthisnet462
    @lookatthisnet462 23 дні тому +529

    Mentioning Toney and odds in the same sentence is pretty risky.

    • @mrtampa8
      @mrtampa8 23 дні тому +27

      He'll take the under

    • @xneilz
      @xneilz 23 дні тому +34

      It was a bit of a gamble

    • @JustKrin
      @JustKrin 23 дні тому +11

      I bet he won't make that mistake again

    • @constablekennedy7705
      @constablekennedy7705 23 дні тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @txlmu
      @txlmu 23 дні тому +2

      High risk high reward, didn’t really work out 😂😂

  • @MaceGUK
    @MaceGUK 23 дні тому +292

    Oi! This is HITC SEVENS not HITC Elevens. I’m telling my mum.

  • @finn56950
    @finn56950 24 дні тому +303

    sorry, we need to talk about my euro 2024 england squad and starting xi

    • @randomperson8572
      @randomperson8572 23 дні тому +10

      lets hear it

    • @primateboogaloo
      @primateboogaloo 23 дні тому +7

      Apology accepted

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому +1

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

    • @Mainman163
      @Mainman163 23 дні тому +12

      @@Karl_00097bro must hate foden😭💀

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому +1

      @@Mainman163truth hurts.Man city's squad can make any average player look good, even Bruno had better season than him
      Rashford saka palmer clears him

  • @FashionRoadman
    @FashionRoadman 23 дні тому +242

    I’m more concerned about Alfie’s olive oil usage. €500 for a month’s supply? Is he drinking it 😭

    • @letmetellyalilstory9122
      @letmetellyalilstory9122 23 дні тому +15

      Quality not quantity. Am I right, Alfie?!

    • @DoubleAO
      @DoubleAO 23 дні тому +8

      Let's use this as his intervention

    • @Sheena1234ization
      @Sheena1234ization 23 дні тому +3

      Think it's because some are almost £20 for a litre these days 🤣

    • @bundesautobahn7
      @bundesautobahn7 23 дні тому

      The economy of whereever the EVOO comes from will thank him.🤣

    • @bundesautobahn7
      @bundesautobahn7 23 дні тому

      @@Sheena1234ization Here in Costa Rica, EVOO sells for up to roughly 12 Dollars for 750 ml at the current exchange rate, and I mean even the cheapo US imported stuff.

  • @petershortland478
    @petershortland478 23 дні тому +107

    Eze should be considered ahead of Rashford always when fit puts in a performance

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 23 дні тому +25

      Need an all-Palace starting eleven, surely.

    • @EzeBall1710
      @EzeBall1710 23 дні тому +2

      ​@@ThreeRunHomer100%

    • @pjkerrigan20
      @pjkerrigan20 23 дні тому +15

      @@ThreeRunHomerSouthgate should start Joel Ward at right back and James Tomkins at centreback surely

    • @CHill-42
      @CHill-42 23 дні тому +2

      I'd agree if Rashford didn't normally perform at a higher level for England than United consistently.

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому +2

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

  • @ezedinhothethird
    @ezedinhothethird 23 дні тому +72

    I love that its somewhat plausible that 5 Palace players could be in the squad

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 23 дні тому +20

      Glasner is a wizard.

    • @anophelesnow3957
      @anophelesnow3957 23 дні тому +5

      Terrifying transfer summer for your Palace. You could lose half your team for £200m.

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 23 дні тому

      @@anophelesnow3957 it might be interesting to see Palace spend 200 million on a team custom made for Glasner. And if they lose that many players, they’ll get a lot more than 200 million for them.

    • @ezedinhothethird
      @ezedinhothethird 23 дні тому +3

      @@anophelesnow3957 Not happening lol

    • @pjkerrigan20
      @pjkerrigan20 23 дні тому +8

      We’re the biggest club in England ❤️💙🦅

  • @yfns4795
    @yfns4795 23 дні тому +39

    NGL ive never seen grealish take more than 5 touches before he gets fouled when hes playing for England

    • @bens4602
      @bens4602 23 дні тому +7

      It’s good to win fouls now. We all wanted modern football.

  • @matthiasmohr8138
    @matthiasmohr8138 23 дні тому +80

    Surprised Marc Guehi didn't get a mention. Will be fit for the Euros and is 99 per cent making it on the plane, and has a great chance of being starting CB ahead of Maguire.

    • @maruv6
      @maruv6 23 дні тому +12

      we are talking about Southgate here, he probs won't even think about him in subs

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 23 дні тому +19

      @@maruv6 Southgate has played Guehi often.

    • @carlosbarton763
      @carlosbarton763 23 дні тому +25

      @@ThreeRunHomer Absolutely true, you can clearly tell when someone actually doesn't watch England and goes off of the laziest, most baseless assumptions instead

    • @HarryKanee
      @HarryKanee 23 дні тому +1

      Maguire and stone's are irreplaceable you lot never listen or respect half the sqaud when we're in major tournaments everyone will switch up and praise them

    • @laoch5658
      @laoch5658 23 дні тому

      Guehi rubbish

  • @georgethemonkeydrummer5598
    @georgethemonkeydrummer5598 23 дні тому +59

    500 euros for a semi final is genuinely insane bargain prices in North America. Here, the Copa America KO games are already touching the thousands for good seats with the cheapest going at 200 minimum (these are round of 16 tickets mind you)

    • @ShayDisplay
      @ShayDisplay 23 дні тому +9

      Brazil vs Colombia $250 in Bay Area. Group stage game btw.

    • @Tom-se9ge
      @Tom-se9ge 23 дні тому

      Fans first tickets are no where near them prices and at very reasonable.

    • @harmonizing_spellian
      @harmonizing_spellian 23 дні тому

      What's the finals or semi finals of the Copa America going for? Thousands?

    • @JGL98
      @JGL98 23 дні тому +2

      @@harmonizing_spellian yup most likely between $1500-3000 for good seats

    • @georgethemonkeydrummer5598
      @georgethemonkeydrummer5598 23 дні тому +3

      @@JGL98 I only fear what the World Cup final prices will be like next year. Horrifically I would not be shocked if the cheapest are $2k and the highest are $10k

  • @mazamonx
    @mazamonx 23 дні тому +11

    Bowen is reason West Ham finished upper half of the table instead of relegation. He was on fire in the first half of the season. I hope he goes. He deserves it.

  • @Alfie_1
    @Alfie_1 23 дні тому +65

    You have to feel for Rico Henry, considering he was probably the best English left back throughout most of last season, but did his ACL this season.

    • @Sheena1234ization
      @Sheena1234ization 23 дні тому

      😔

    • @bens4602
      @bens4602 23 дні тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @bens4602
      @bens4602 23 дні тому

      No fella that’s bad football opinions worthy. He plays in the Premier League and he’s STILL not even top 5 😂

    • @Alfie_1
      @Alfie_1 23 дні тому +1

      @@bens4602 in the 2022 23 season I mean by last season

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

  • @sheldon97sheldon
    @sheldon97sheldon 24 дні тому +68

    VfB Stuttgart finished 2nd meaning Bayern finished 3rd this season! They've been relegated twice in recent years, only narrowly surviving last season. They seem to have an interesting story ⚽️ Over to you, Alfie 👀

    • @maciejbala477
      @maciejbala477 23 дні тому +2

      yeah i definitely need that video, i haven't been paying attention and then suddenly realized they got to the UCL and don't know how

  • @tigerrick
    @tigerrick 23 дні тому +34

    Great shout on Adam Wharton. The kid is sensational. Mainoo is very good too, and breaking through at Man Utd is no mean feat, but Wharton is a much more-rounded player and doesn't get half the attention.

    • @Big_flizz32
      @Big_flizz32 22 дні тому +2

      The enormity of pressure that comes with playing for palace as a pose to United are two different things mate, surely you took that into account when comparing the two players.

    • @EnzoPepsiCola
      @EnzoPepsiCola 22 дні тому

      ​@@Big_flizz32oppose* not a pose 😅 for future reference

    • @Big_flizz32
      @Big_flizz32 22 дні тому

      @@EnzoPepsiCola thank you

  • @IAmNate28
    @IAmNate28 23 дні тому +14

    I'd be surprised if Marc Guehi doesn't get picked now that he's fit again, he's been a regular in recent England squads, has already captained the U21s and Palace so you'd have to assume he's got the right mentality, and at his best he's one of the top CBs in the country

  • @porfirij
    @porfirij 23 дні тому +11

    as a german, i have to say that england have an immensely talented and deep squad, and i fully agree they should be considered at least co-favourites (alongside france) for the upcoming tournament. i'd probably even root for them to finally win something after we get eliminated, were it not for the extremely toxic english fanbase and their disgraceful behaviour hosting the 2020 tournament.

    • @ERICTENHAG56
      @ERICTENHAG56 22 дні тому +1

      Germany can get to their prime again its time

    • @porfirij
      @porfirij 22 дні тому +1

      @@ERICTENHAG56 the main problem is that we have too many weak positions. we have an over-abundance of great goalkeepers and midfielders, but a distinct lack of top quality defenders, especially fullbacks, and also strikers. teams like france and england have great options on almost every position, that's why i rate them higher.

    • @rmh032
      @rmh032 20 днів тому

      If it's any consolation, we aren't all like that

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 19 днів тому +1

      Thing is you clearly did not dig very far,You did not see the racist chants of Italian fans, nor did you see that Twitter and Insta ran traces on the racial abuse England players received only to find that over 98% of it came from outside England, mostly India and the middle east.
      what you saw was Englands reaction to those chants. It is all you ever see - you never see the cause, only the effect.

    • @porfirij
      @porfirij 18 днів тому

      @@Whoami691 both the italian and the english football league have a long history of racial abuse - but i did not comment on italy because this isn't about them.
      i commented on england because they were rather disgraceful hosts, repeatedly booing opponents' national anthems, abusing children on social media, and also abusing their own players racially after losing the final - and let's not forget about the whole storming of wembley stadium.
      to be clear, i'm not suggesting only england have bad fans, or even that they are the worst in the world - even though they are certainly up there historically. all i'm saying is they were pretty abysmal hosts and they have a prominently arrogant and toxic fanbase. to suggest that's only a "reaction" to prior provocation is absurd. you're either dishonest or ignorant about the matter.

  • @davieswetende6949
    @davieswetende6949 23 дні тому +16

    Chilwell hasn't been dropped at chelsea, he has been injured

    • @earthstar393
      @earthstar393 23 дні тому +2

      He also has played poorly because he spent most of the time when he was fit being played at LW rather than LB, which just is not his position.

    • @DudePeefect69420
      @DudePeefect69420 23 дні тому

      @@earthstar393kerkez can do it why can’t chilwell?

  • @cmted41
    @cmted41 23 дні тому +7

    Spot on! Great analysis ! Love the inclusion of the two Palace players.

  • @jermainedupri5285
    @jermainedupri5285 23 дні тому +10

    Southgate has been playing Bowen ahead of Grealish and Rashford in recent friendlies

    • @laoch5658
      @laoch5658 23 дні тому +3

      Rashford shouldn't be anywhere near that squad

    • @hottakehylas
      @hottakehylas 22 дні тому +1

      ​@@laoch5658Yeah it's a shame cos I like the kid but ten hag's appalling nonexistent man-management has caused him to throw away an entire season. He needs to get out of there unless they replace that miserable, negative vibes bloke

    • @manakara9821
      @manakara9821 21 день тому

      That's because Grealish and Rashford are whingeing wimps.

  • @generalsanis3612
    @generalsanis3612 23 дні тому +36

    Chilwell wasn't dropped for cucurella, he was injured again

    • @ayo4048
      @ayo4048 23 дні тому +11

      Regardless, Cucurella was better when he came in.

  • @ytpanda398
    @ytpanda398 23 дні тому +8

    Alfie, small editing mistake when you're naming your prediction for Gareth's 26, when you say Joe Gomez for selected defenders but don't put him on screen 👍

  • @GeekyMedia
    @GeekyMedia 23 дні тому +1

    Brilliant video mate. Can’t wait for the Euro’s!

  • @primateboogaloo
    @primateboogaloo 23 дні тому +17

    I'm piss-pantingly excited about the Euros

  • @Eassyyyy
    @Eassyyyy 23 дні тому +4

    100% agree with Mitchell. Should be in. Chilwell has been shocking

  • @harvkidable
    @harvkidable 23 дні тому +8

    Fuck i love you HITC never fail to make me chuckle

  • @user-zs2gh9eu1c
    @user-zs2gh9eu1c 23 дні тому +2

    Thanks for the video Alfie

  • @adamwaine1991
    @adamwaine1991 23 дні тому +12

    Would be great to see Alfie Doughty at LB. Yes he hasn't had the experience but to be a relegated team and to have 2 goals and 8 assist in the PL is Impressive and he can put a good cross in as well. (Can't see it happening though).

    • @alexaccini3145
      @alexaccini3145 23 дні тому +3

      He can’t rly defend tho

    • @Toonarmy482
      @Toonarmy482 23 дні тому +3

      I might be biased but I think both Lewis hall and Tino livramento have been great when they played, much better than Doughty

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

    • @ccc5949
      @ccc5949 23 дні тому

      @@Karl_00097 this is retardation

    • @Randomness012
      @Randomness012 22 дні тому

      Great player but better utilised as a wing back. Mitchell is a much more solid LB

  • @gileswilloughby6696
    @gileswilloughby6696 22 дні тому +3

    Looks like Southgate must have watched this video before announcing the squad

  • @RyuzakiTaiyou
    @RyuzakiTaiyou 24 дні тому +44

    Best German players in the premier league of all time. (Day 635)
    I will not give up until the video is made or Alfie himself tells me to stop. Everyone else telling me that will be ignored.
    If you don't believe my number, just go back to the previous videos. I'm at the bottom most of the time, but I'm there.

    • @sameerk7151
      @sameerk7151 23 дні тому +1

      Easy
      BALLACK
      GUNDO
      OZIL

    • @147seconds
      @147seconds 23 дні тому +3

      ​@@sameerk7151 XI would be a weird 3-2-4-1 with Lehmann - Mertesacker Huth Rudiger - Hamann Ballack - Havertz Ozil Gundogan Sane - Klinsmann

    • @brendanm4179
      @brendanm4179 23 дні тому +2

      Make it yourself

    • @Bale4Bond
      @Bale4Bond 23 дні тому

      @@brendanm4179he won't, since he can't complain about it then.

    • @s717w
      @s717w 23 дні тому +1

      Goat

  • @lewdogg2247
    @lewdogg2247 23 дні тому +1

    Well done Alfie enjoy the trip

  • @LazarouDave
    @LazarouDave 22 дні тому +2

    Henderson missed out, Chilwell missed out
    Wharton and Eze made it
    Alfie you're actually a genuis fella 🤯

  • @PhilliesNostalgia
    @PhilliesNostalgia 23 дні тому +6

    The issue I have with giving Bellingham the Ballon d’Or, is that after scoring 17 goals in all comps by December 17th, for whatever reason, be it tactical, fatigue, whatever, he only scored 6 goals the rest of the campaign (not including MW38). I’m just not sure that what he did is worthy of a Ballon d’Or, even if England win the Euros, I think Kane is much more likely to win it than Bellingham. If Vinicius balls out at the Copa America, I could definitely see him winning it, but the amount of goals Kane scored this year may be too alluring for the voters to ignore, if England and Brazil win their tournaments

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 19 днів тому

      Did it occour to you that perhaps he was positioned that way deliberatly? Once people cottoned on to the fact he was lethal he became man marked, so he had a new role - open up space for Vini and rodrego.
      And he did - flawlessly.
      It is ironically the same reason Kane rarely scored in big games, because his role in them is to score if he can, but otherwise to open play for others to score.

    • @xixo4798
      @xixo4798 15 днів тому

      @@Whoami691it‘s not even about scoring or his position, he wasn‘t playing well aginst City or Bayern over 4 legs.

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 15 днів тому

      @@xixo4798 I thought he was doing ok. No player is perfect every game.

  • @timblagdon103
    @timblagdon103 23 дні тому +18

    I would take Bowen because of his versatility and Alfie Doughty at LB

    • @collapsiblechair9112
      @collapsiblechair9112 23 дні тому

      goals are more important than versatility and as such Bowen should be nowhere near the starting eleven

    • @garino881
      @garino881 23 дні тому +14

      @@collapsiblechair9112 Whereas Cole Palmer who has scored 11 out of his 22 goals should? Bowen has scored 20 this season despite being injured recently, none from the spot. Bowen can also play as striker and helps out much much more defensively in arguably a weaker team and is a lot more direct than Palmer. Personally I would take both and leave out Rashford or Toney as they are nowhere near the levels of Palmer or Bowen this year

    • @finn56950
      @finn56950 23 дні тому +6

      @@collapsiblechair9112 bowen scores more per 90 than saka. therefore, by your logic, saka should be nowhere near the starting eleven.

    • @collapsiblechair9112
      @collapsiblechair9112 23 дні тому +2

      @@finn56950 Saka is rubbish, he continually flatters to deceive, like most of the England squad he's overrated

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

  • @robertharper1307
    @robertharper1307 21 день тому

    Super impressive that you called it with some of the selection choices! Maybe Gareth watched this video just beforehand!

  • @lenzzzzzzz
    @lenzzzzzzz 6 днів тому +1

    You sir are the Football Guru nailed it with Adam Wharton!!!

  • @KrissPerspective
    @KrissPerspective 23 дні тому +10

    Trust me, he's choosing Henderson before Maino

  • @doml8959
    @doml8959 23 дні тому +3

    Mad how Quansah has kept Konate (who has been selected for France) out for most of the season, yet no one talks about him being included!

    • @eX1st4132
      @eX1st4132 23 дні тому

      People act like you've said something offensive by suggesting him as a squad player. Fucking hell, Harry Maguire is starting, it doesn't really matter who gets picked

  • @andyw_uk74
    @andyw_uk74 21 день тому +1

    You made some good calls regarding Wharton and Bowen, over Rashford and Henderson. No Chilwell, either. Maybe ol' Gareth was watching this video?

  • @AngelMelendez
    @AngelMelendez 21 день тому +1

    Smashed it with your predictions

  • @fanikideche3675
    @fanikideche3675 23 дні тому +43

    Surprised on the absence of Eric Dier

    • @CMJames
      @CMJames 23 дні тому +8

      He is crap and slow. Why add one more crap and slow CB to an already trash defense?? He doesn’t improve the team

    • @needfoolthings
      @needfoolthings 23 дні тому +12

      ​​@@CMJamesMate, there's semantics in that original comment. There's also the absence of a particular specific semantical context, namely your inferred statement/intent that Dier must be in the team. Unbunch your knickers and put some effort into studying The Reading.

    • @CMJames
      @CMJames 23 дні тому

      @@needfoolthings are you offended because I called him crap and slow? You seem very angry 😠

    • @needfoolthings
      @needfoolthings 23 дні тому +1

      @@CMJames Not at all. Read the whole thread. This is the second time you're making assumptions. You infer.

    • @Ghostnaldo858
      @Ghostnaldo858 23 дні тому

      Rashford should start over foden and palmer is best suited for no 10 , foden can be good backup for for them

  • @mrdynamitehee
    @mrdynamitehee 23 дні тому +14

    “I refuse to let facts undermine my deeply held views on the culture wars” 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lucass3933
    @lucass3933 21 день тому +1

    As a US fan, I think that Antonee Robinson represents our first, at least field player, they would almost for sure make an England squad if not get serious minutes if he played for England. With the key injury at his position at least.

  • @metalsonica
    @metalsonica 23 дні тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. It would be amazing if you could give the other Euro favorites you mentioned (Spain France Germany) the same in-depth treatment. 😊

  • @spiderswebb11uk
    @spiderswebb11uk 23 дні тому +4

    It's always frustrating that someone like Rashford is likely to get into the squad above Bowen, despite the form that both players have been in this season. I don't think there's a great deal of difference between Bowen and Saka in all honesty.

  • @youtuber6193
    @youtuber6193 23 дні тому +16

    Never mind Beckham et al, THIS is Englands most golden generation.
    Probably on a par with that early 2000’s squad in terms of talent but without all of the ego, and much more camaraderie.

    • @livwake
      @livwake 23 дні тому

      Don’t give me hope

    • @omegaj21
      @omegaj21 23 дні тому +2

      nah id still say they were the golden generation, this is the repercussions of the golden generation

    • @Randomness012
      @Randomness012 23 дні тому +6

      I don’t think so mate. That 2000’s squad had world class players in every position.
      They were sadly just not utilised correctly and as you mentioned, didn’t have the camaraderie of the current generation.

    • @Profilejc98
      @Profilejc98 23 дні тому +7

      ​@@Randomness012There were also a lot of other brilliant international teams during those years, especially compared to now.

    • @MikaelLV
      @MikaelLV 23 дні тому +2

      England's problem is Southgate. The squad is absolutely stacked and easily the favorite, but you know.

  • @louisjagger2177
    @louisjagger2177 22 дні тому +2

    Southgate much closer to picking Alfie's squad than his own it turns out! Proof he watches the channel

  • @jamesriches4376
    @jamesriches4376 23 дні тому +1

    I think your spot on with Mitchell. He deserves the chance to shine

  • @h2ohydrox
    @h2ohydrox 23 дні тому +4

    8:34 is the best laugh I've had this week 😂 Thanks Alfie.

    • @emceedoctorb3022
      @emceedoctorb3022 23 дні тому +1

      Considering it’s only Monday morning that isn’t exactly high praise. Don’t think you thought that one through, mate.

  • @shubhamsinghstar123
    @shubhamsinghstar123 23 дні тому +11

    Wirtz has been the best number 10 in Europe this season by almost all metrics.
    This Bellingham pr is actually ridiculous considering he's scored most of his goals this season playing at no 9 for Madrid. English + Madrid hype is really smth else

    • @ccc5949
      @ccc5949 23 дні тому +1

      foden>wirtz>bellingham this season

    • @Big_flizz32
      @Big_flizz32 22 дні тому +2

      Bellingham can do things the others never will. Multi-functionality is just as valuable highly technical.

    • @deron19
      @deron19 22 дні тому

      @@Big_flizz32still not better than wirtz

    • @Big_flizz32
      @Big_flizz32 21 день тому

      @@deron19 better is subjective. You’ll say he’s more technically gifted, I’d say Bellingham can play way more positions, is a better finisher, athleticism is not even up for debate and Jude’s maturity and mentality is second to none in the world of sport. So it’s your opinion I guess, just don’t share it.

    • @gr3saeyend
      @gr3saeyend 20 днів тому

      @@Big_flizz32chance creation? Fodens got 2x his numbers. Wirtz aswell

  • @martinduke218
    @martinduke218 23 дні тому +1

    No one can stop you from DREAMING! And if you are going to dream, dream BIG! And you certainly are dreaming BIG!

  • @johnriley7312
    @johnriley7312 23 дні тому +2

    James Tarkowski deserves a spot in the squad as well. Him and Branthwaite have one of the best defensive records in the League this season

  • @drues7
    @drues7 23 дні тому +23

    England needs himbo energy, Grealish must play

    • @lucas82
      @lucas82 23 дні тому +14

      Yep, also, if they manage to actually bring it home you need someone to coordinate the festivities and get people excited. Jackie is the perfect guy for that.

    • @oliverjones9301
      @oliverjones9301 23 дні тому +2

      grealish are you fucking serious????

    • @sparkie4604
      @sparkie4604 23 дні тому +8

      Jack is kenough

    • @doommonger7784
      @doommonger7784 23 дні тому +1

      Grealish has been bang average this season and lost his place at City.

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

  • @shafta2010
    @shafta2010 22 дні тому +4

    No rashford no Henderson holy shit Southgate might actually try to win this

  • @rew0rked
    @rew0rked 23 дні тому

    this will be on as i tidy up 💪

  • @robertgammon-ross9983
    @robertgammon-ross9983 23 дні тому +1

    Gomez and Konsa were a charlton youth cb pair but gomez graduated to first team very early

  • @rishabh3150
    @rishabh3150 23 дні тому +5

    I think this tournament will also be similar to the last few under Southgate..
    Clear the grp stages comfortably, get lucky with a weaker team in the quarters and get eliminated in the semis vs a good team..
    The problem is not the players, but Southgate.. he just can't tactically adapt to game situations.. so often we have seen us struggling against tough defences..
    Southgate to England is what Solskjaer was to Man United.. a good man manager, who satisfies the bare minimum as a coach, has his favourites in his team who get picked regardless of form, and is tactically out of depth, relying on counter attacks and moments of individual brilliance..

    • @carlosbarton763
      @carlosbarton763 23 дні тому +2

      And Man Utd have gotten far, far worse since OGS left, with much better successors on paper at the helm?

  • @BloodRider1914
    @BloodRider1914 23 дні тому +10

    I don't know, the Harry Kane curse seems like it will just make Germany ridiculously amazing out of nowhere

    • @Big_flizz32
      @Big_flizz32 22 дні тому

      They looked really good against France.

  • @leemcdonald1342
    @leemcdonald1342 23 дні тому +2

    Do you have any plans for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Alfie?

  • @iandoddsblah
    @iandoddsblah 23 дні тому +2

    Would love to see Wharton in the squad.

  • @yahya443
    @yahya443 23 дні тому +19

    Justice for Cole Palmer

    • @tommilaurinkoski2363
      @tommilaurinkoski2363 23 дні тому +2

      Im sorry but where is cole palmer starting ??? Not over saka. Not over foden and def not over bellingham….

    • @BennyBoy90
      @BennyBoy90 23 дні тому +13

      @@tommilaurinkoski2363 NOT OVER SAKA!?! Hes got 34 G/A which is more than either foden or Saka!

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 23 дні тому +6

      @@tommilaurinkoski2363Saka has been mid af this year

    • @benlane7282
      @benlane7282 23 дні тому

      @@tommilaurinkoski2363yes, over Saka

    • @Amber1eaf1
      @Amber1eaf1 23 дні тому +4

      Palmer deserves it nobody wants to see saka rolling around again, we get enough of that during the season.

  • @tomboz777
    @tomboz777 23 дні тому +11

    It’s not coming home lads, but let’s enjoy the sun, beer and the underwhelming football and quarter/semi final exit.

  • @TheChrishoughton
    @TheChrishoughton 23 дні тому

    Alfie Doughty at left back for me. His corners and free kicks, as well as his crosses, are excellent.

  • @adambrock284
    @adambrock284 22 дні тому +2

    Pickford is so good for England.. gets so much practise with Everton lol.. same with slab head.. he's so good with England.. if you put money on a slabhead header everytime England play you will make money as I have... slabhead England legend.

  • @jimjam5239
    @jimjam5239 23 дні тому +3

    I think there is a case for England playing 3 at the back with a pair of wing backs. While Pickford is a good goalkeeper, far better than some of the players we have had going into previous Euros, he isn't world class. And there's serious concerns over the back four. Either we're starting someone out of position, or out of form. You could essentially play all of Trippier, Walker and Arnold. It would arguably suit Mitchell a bit more playing LWB. The most obvious down side here is you would have to sacrifice someone from either midfield or further forward. But given England's potential for defensive fragility, I think there's a non-zero chance of Southgate resorting to it in the more difficult games.

    • @mcsqueeb187
      @mcsqueeb187 23 дні тому +2

      I agree, I don't see any way you're going to play Arnold without having Walker behind him. It would be a way to get Palmer in as an inside forward at the expense of Saka, with AA providing the width. It'd be a big system change though and Southgate loves Saka so I can't see it happening.

  • @bens4602
    @bens4602 22 дні тому +1

    Excellent squad picked. Better than what Southgate has decided.

  • @yimmyb1459
    @yimmyb1459 23 дні тому

    every day where i'm not topped by alfie finishes with me howling at the moon

  • @jamesbrewer6970
    @jamesbrewer6970 23 дні тому +7

    personally wouldnt take toney. Don't feel like we need 3 strikers esp when Foden/Palmer etc can cover as a false 9 if somehow Kane and Watkins both get injured

  • @pokemonfan1947
    @pokemonfan1947 23 дні тому +3

    Did you consider White for either 26 man squad or did you rule him out for obvious reasons?

  • @olllyy
    @olllyy 23 дні тому

    This is the same XI as mine.
    However, I'm curious to see it working in a narrow 4-4-2 (so basically a 4-2-2-2). You have Bellingham up front with Kane. Chilwell plays in his preferred Wingback position to push up on the left, allowing Foden to play centrally, whilst then giving Saka room to overlap with Walker and roam as a RW.
    Broadly a 4-2-2-2, but basically a 3-2-3-2 on breaks and transitions.

  • @PhilliesNostalgia
    @PhilliesNostalgia 23 дні тому +1

    Something that could be done to solve where Foden plays, is to do a Busquets-Xavi-Iniesta, and have Xavi be more advanced than Busquets (Bellingham and Rice), with Iniesta a bit more advanced (Foden). Who plays on the left then? Could be Grealish, could be Bowen, but Rashford just does not have the confidence needed right now to be starting games. Bowen definitely would be a nice sub for Saka, keep each other fresh, while Bowen can be an impact sub. Just my thoughts

  • @edpurdy1808
    @edpurdy1808 23 дні тому +3

    Gordon has been fantastic all season for newcastle and honestly believe he should start on the left. Obviouly he is not better than foden but surely familiarity in the position makes sense. 21 g/a and 6 should have been 7 penalties won gets close to fodens stats.

    • @silvanow8768
      @silvanow8768 12 днів тому

      Foden has been awful for England he’s never played well for the national team, he’s good for City but awful for England

  • @ABESW0RLD
    @ABESW0RLD 22 дні тому +3

    Henderson dropped. Wharton IN

  • @Aurainmaker
    @Aurainmaker 23 дні тому +2

    Poor old Emile Heskey not even having a purple link to show that Alfie had read his Wikipedia page... Savage.

  • @candas5276
    @candas5276 22 дні тому

    love you mate. sometimes I feel in an international tournaments context, Turkey is like a smaller sample of England; we also always go to tournaments with the ''arguably the best generation of the country so far'', we also always have heated debates about who should make the squad and who should not for like a whole year before tournaments, we also always get very unexpected defeats and hold on to extremely unlikely chances to proceed etc. etc. On paper everything seems to favor us but when it comes to reality it's always ''oh to get out of the group as the second team we have to draw it with Poland and France has to beat Bosnia and Hungary has to concede against the Netherlands and Germany has to fart at home ground and a meteor should hit Suriname and Lithuania has to drown under floods... and it goes on and on.'' In Euro 2024 Turkey seems the second favorite of the group after Portugal, and some even say Turkey can also beat Portugal, but I'm expecting a result similar to the one you predicted for England at the beginning of the vid and I just don't get my hopes high anymore lmao.

  • @tiestofalljays
    @tiestofalljays 23 дні тому +3

    As a United fan, I legit would not even be disappointed if Rashford was left off the squad entirely.

    • @randyschwaggins
      @randyschwaggins 23 дні тому

      Murican

    • @Ghostnaldo858
      @Ghostnaldo858 23 дні тому

      Rashford deserve it than foden one bad season won't affect Southgate much palmer is better 10 than foden lad has to be benched apparently

  • @granth1238
    @granth1238 23 дні тому +15

    Not starting Palmer in a single one of these set ups is honestly criminal. Not saying he should definitely be starting but to not even mention the possible and have likes of Rashford mentioned in starting line up is an absolute howler.

    • @alexrobb22
      @alexrobb22 23 дні тому +4

      The problem is Saka plays on the right, and the only other spot you could play him, as a 10, is either gonna be Bellingham or Foden, both of whom are better. Rashford only gets named due to a dearth of talent at LW, rather than because he’s a better player than Palmer currently.

    • @granth1238
      @granth1238 23 дні тому

      @@alexrobb22 the best line up would be Rice and Bellingham as the 6/8's, Foden on left, Saka on right and Palmer at 10. But Gordon playing much better than Rashford. Palmer may not be better than Foden or Bellingham but he's having a far better individual season if in form is of any consideration. Just no way you can leave Palmer out after the season he's had and offering somethings different to the others.

    • @petesmart1983
      @petesmart1983 23 дні тому

      Palmer never tracks back on a team which is poor defensively 🤣

    • @GuyJames
      @GuyJames 23 дні тому +1

      Palmer is a fantastic player, it's just that he happens to be around at the same time as Bellingham and Foden. I still can't get my head around the fact that Paolo di Canio never played for Italy, not even once, yet was one of, if not the best, players in the Premier League back then. But he was up against Baggio, Totti and several others. Similar story for Palmer. He can be an amazing impact sub though if the others aren't doing it.

    • @switchlife19
      @switchlife19 23 дні тому +2

      Alfie hates Chelsea, he'll never give Palmer proper credit 😂

  • @Chatbox123
    @Chatbox123 23 дні тому +1

    Could you cover Plymouth Argyle soon please? We have had a remarkable turnaround in the last few years and would be interesting to watch because, Pieface.

  • @LifeInspection448
    @LifeInspection448 22 дні тому +1

    The list came out, what are your thoughts on some of the exclusions and inclusion? You mostly got it shot on

  • @elbeillustration762
    @elbeillustration762 23 дні тому +21

    Pope played yesterday. Pretty confident he isn't injured.

    • @chlcrk
      @chlcrk 23 дні тому +4

      I guess the face he's only played once since December is a tricky one to judge his fitness for. Although I suspect he'll play one of these ridiculous post-season friendlies in Australia that Newcastle agreed to

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 23 дні тому +5

      his first game since November but great to see him back.
      Presumably the video was recorded before then.

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 23 дні тому +1

      @@Karl_00097 Didn't he just score 2 goals in the game that decided the title?

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому +1

      @@archstanton6102 one was a lucky hit other was a tapin.ghosted for England ghosted against real Madrid, even bruno had a better season, palmer carried his team and he can do that with England too.

  • @haatpraat2993
    @haatpraat2993 23 дні тому +4

    I wasn't planning to watch another overhyped England team fail again at a major tournament for the umptieth time. I was hoping for a month's holiday in Greece. But, I'm currently skint and unemployed and as such will inevitably catch glimpses of this impending debacle.

  • @hugolouessard3914
    @hugolouessard3914 23 дні тому

    I mostly agree with your XI, although I'm not sure about left back but then again there's no obvious solution. But I wouldn't play Gallagher in midfield, nor would I Mainoo or Wharton. I would put TAA without a doubt. He would create a great duo of midfielders with Rice, very complementary. I think he's the best solution.
    But the amount of great players England have at every position except center back, left back and goalkeeper is astonishing. I don't support England as I'm french, but I must say you guys have quite the squad, and I think you're the number 1 favourite ahead of Portugal and we are 3rd.
    It's a shame for Maddison and Sterling. They're fantastic players, but there's so much competition in advanced midfield and wingers, it's really difficult to choose. Palmer had a sensational season and was arguably among the top5 players in EPL this season, and yet he won't start. Though I wouldn't be shocked if he started instead of Saka, he's been better recently. But a manager has to keep stability.

  • @Sn0wy_TV
    @Sn0wy_TV 23 дні тому +12

    as a Liverpool fan i would love too see Elliot at the euros this season as he has looks remarkable at times and offensively class

    • @doommonger7784
      @doommonger7784 23 дні тому +1

      As a Liverpool fan, there are a number of English right sided forwards better than Elliot who does not have a good goal conversion record.

    • @pritapp788
      @pritapp788 23 дні тому +2

      Not even a starter for Liverpool, and competing against the likes of Saka, Bowen and Palmer

    • @lordpelagius5078
      @lordpelagius5078 23 дні тому +1

      ​@@pritapp788he's a midfielder....

    • @eX1st4132
      @eX1st4132 23 дні тому

      I'd love to see Trent getting minutes first of all, this is Southgate we're dealing with, don't get your hopes up

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

  • @ycanionlyevafind1sok
    @ycanionlyevafind1sok 23 дні тому +5

    How about
    Pickford
    Wallker Konsa Gueye Chilwell
    Stones Rice
    Bellingham
    Saka Foden
    Kane

    • @juanteranlopez4900
      @juanteranlopez4900 23 дні тому

      Nope. stones is the best CB in the team by a mile, you gotta play him as a CB. He can play at CDM with city because City have like 5 other 40+ million centre backs

  • @wandilemtambo9962
    @wandilemtambo9962 23 дні тому +1

    Please do a list of the Seven Greatest Playmakers of all time.

  • @ThatGuyHelm
    @ThatGuyHelm 23 дні тому +2

    Ngl, I'd go with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens instead of Rashford. Exciting young winger who deserves a big chance

  • @mike04574
    @mike04574 23 дні тому +5

    kyle walker has the knowledge and experience, no need for henderson to take up a spot for someone better. If he stayed in europe and continued playing for a good club then maybe but after the move to saudi?

    • @GuyJames
      @GuyJames 23 дні тому +1

      did you miss the fact that he came back to Europe and is now playing for Ajax?

  • @simonbarnes8303
    @simonbarnes8303 23 дні тому +11

    If Dunk gets picked ahead of Mark Guehi there is something seriously wrong.

    • @laoch5658
      @laoch5658 23 дні тому +1

      Mark guehi is rubbish

    • @simonbarnes8303
      @simonbarnes8303 23 дні тому +1

      @@laoch5658 a well argued response. Well done.

    • @Randomness012
      @Randomness012 22 дні тому

      @@laoch5658Watch football please

    • @e9cw196
      @e9cw196 22 дні тому

      @@laoch5658 Have you actually watched the games then? Have you looked at when Guehi played for england, compared to when dunk played for england? Guehi has so much quality. And he has rightfully made the provisional squad now anyways

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 23 дні тому +1

    Another absolute beast and beauty of a video!!!!!!!!!
    Cracker!

  • @207rb
    @207rb 23 дні тому

    yeah pretty much spot on. ❤

  • @GladiusArch08
    @GladiusArch08 23 дні тому +14

    This Jude PR is crazy, man stunk the pitch in 4 knockout appearances vs Bayern and City but is somehow the best number 10 🤣🤣🤣

    • @shibby8765
      @shibby8765 23 дні тому +2

      @stevefrench3640I think it’s more of foden suffering from his flexibility.

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

    • @Karl_00097
      @Karl_00097 23 дні тому

      Foden shouldn't start in my opinion. He is not a big game player, looks good due to system he plays at city . Rashford on the other hand has experience he has shown what he can do in last season. Palmer should start as a 10. Play foden when saka is tired, this solves all the problems.

    • @Ghostnaldo858
      @Ghostnaldo858 23 дні тому +1

      ​@@Karl_00097 ok take it easy rashford better

    • @GladiusArch08
      @GladiusArch08 23 дні тому +1

      @@Karl_00097 go easy on the drugs brother

  • @phigbill
    @phigbill 23 дні тому +7

    Just off his performances over the past 6 weeks, if I was Southgate, I think I'd risk it and take young Lewis Hall as cover at LB.

    • @theskankingpigeon965
      @theskankingpigeon965 22 дні тому

      I was surprised he wasn't even included as an honorable mention. Seems solid from I've seen, and his goal against Man U was quality.

  • @RedCruuve
    @RedCruuve 23 дні тому +1

    not even an honourable mention to Ruben Loftus Cheek is crazy

  • @sasorimyman669
    @sasorimyman669 23 дні тому

    Greizman looks like someone has photo-shopped themself into that France squad photo.

  • @mike04574
    @mike04574 23 дні тому +5

    toney has been shocking same with trippier

  • @Dog-id2zx
    @Dog-id2zx 23 дні тому +4

    My 11:
    ST: Kane
    LW: Foden
    RW: Saka
    CAM: Palmer
    CM: Bellingham
    CM: Rice
    LB: Chilwell
    CB: Stones
    CB: Maguire
    RB: Walker
    GK: Pickford

  • @pritapp788
    @pritapp788 23 дні тому +1

    The removal of Henderson, Phillips and possibly Mount as well automatically raises the overall level of the team. Regardless of whom replaces them.

  • @allanchemwolo703
    @allanchemwolo703 22 дні тому +1

    Southgate liked this video

  • @scpjack7856
    @scpjack7856 23 дні тому +4

    Personally I’d invent time travel and stop Antonee Robinson declaring for the USA, but Mitchell is a good left back choice too.

  • @Delboy0
    @Delboy0 23 дні тому +10

    Eze should go ahead of Gordon because he covers more positions and I feel he has more elite level quality than a one-dimensional winger. Gordon poor performance against Brazil showed he isn’t ready. Eze has more quality and potential and that is why Man City and Arsenal want him.