05 Sep 2021 18:55:30
I don't think Trent enhanced his future England chances today.
Not impressed with him for the first 75 minutes. He didn't show enough urgency for me.


1.) 05 Sep 2021
05 Sep 2021 22:58:08
England just play completely differently. He was in a new position to start with and with a squad around him who were also very new, the first half wasn't great.

TAA is probably the world's best attacking full back but England don't utilise full backs very well, you'll see it occasionally but very rarely will you see them leading the attack or whipping balls in for players like Kane to nudge in.

I think Walker will remain first choice RB because he's an easy/ lazy option.


2.) 05 Sep 2021
05 Sep 2021 22:16:57
Not being funny but I actually don’t like the treatment of Trent when playing for England. Trent is only one year older than Foden, yet he is somehow placed in the youngster category and is the same age as Mount. The whole should he have made the Euro squad wound me up no end and can only imagine what it did for his confidence. Now Walker makes it in the team ahead of him and is never questioned for his constant mistakes, not to mention his lack of crossing ability or positional sense but because he is fast it mask everything and is rarely brought up? I’m a reasonable man when it comes to rating our players and know the sun does not shine from all our behinds, it’s just this particular subject is infuriating. Did he have his best game, no. Was he terrible, the answer would also be no. He was played in midfield for 70 odd minutes where he struggled slightly with his positioning, which is understandable given the fact he doesn’t play there for us. When he switched to right back he had a greater influence on the game. The boy is special and some of the passes he makes is nothing short of breath taking but unfortunately the media have ran with this “Trent has to prove himself to make the team or squad” despite his club current form for club. Unfortunately under Gareth Southgate, who is a topic in itself to be saved for another day will never be appreciated for the talent he is. Anyways, can’t wait for Premier League footy to be back on this weekend.


3.) 06 Sep 2021
06 Sep 2021 01:27:39
I would greatly prefer it if none of our players were subjected to Southgate’s football management skills.


4.) 06 Sep 2021
06 Sep 2021 06:25:01
Bit harsh when he had to play 45 minutes in a position he hasn't played since his youth days.


5.) 06 Sep 2021
06 Sep 2021 17:09:00
OP, and how was he supposed to do any of that when he was playing in a position he prolly has never played since he moved to RB 4/ 5 years ago?

Also, Im not even bothered about what TAA does or doesn't do with England cos we know the manager cannot stand him and also here, he knows he will prolly struggle in midfield cos he doesn't play there anymore and when he does, he knows the media will be out for him. The guy is weak. Instead of saying Trent is not in his plans and stick with it (hence, deal with the impending blowback like a man with a spine), he would rather hang him out to dry and allow the media and the haters on SM do his job for him. A true soup sandwich.