He'd be on the bench to start with. I'd be more aggressive than Southgate with my team selections, players not performing to a standard would be dropped, so Palmer would get his chance I'm sure. There will always be players like that, prime example Jimmy Greaves.
Pope unlucky but his first game back at the weekend. Bit of a weak spot GK....and centre half.
Peter Shilton would have about 200 caps if he was playing today. Only Pickford has the club position nailed down out of those 4.
Where did you stand on Clemence vs 'Tina' Shilton BB?
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And you're certain that has nothing to do with the teams performance and the manager?
I reckon that if they struggle to break teams down (as usual) then he'll be blamed for that one, nothing else will matter.
Shilton every time for me Gav. Clemence was good but played in front of the best team in the country for years. What about you?Where did you stand on Clemence vs 'Tina' Shilton BB?
On This Day (1 December 1990): Tina! Tina! Roker remembers, but Shilton has the last laugh
The lads turned in their best performance of the season – but the veteran keeper came up with a world-class display.
I would normally go along with form players especially strikers, on this occasion I'm willing to give Rashford the benefit of the doubt for the first game, if he didn't perform he would be dropped.
The problem position for me is left back.
Where was his professional pride? Going out on the lash in Belfast was a very bad move. Mainoo has played himself into the squad, playing for the same poor team and manager.
I was quite young but I think I thought that they were lucky to have two quality keepers like that. I do remember the goal against Scotland though
As @Brown Bottle said Mainoo (and Fernandes for the most part and Garnacho at times) have played well, but Rashford has behaved like a spoilt brat, disappeared in games, shooting when he should have passed etc.
That may well be the case, but unless you've had a chat with Marcus and asked him why, and you know something I don't he would still be in my starting eleven. At his best he is real class.
Apart from Stones and Walker.
Please read my answer to Brown Bottle above post #2032
I love Stones but he needs to stay fit if we stand any chance. Walker worries me slightly at the very top level, speed can't rescue you everytime. I like Trippier too but it's not been his best season and he's been injured of late.
A chat should be unnecessary - the top players don't throw in the towel if they have a row with the manager. He should have been busting a gut every game. Look at Gordon he's been superb. My attitude to him has changed completely since his signing for us. I can understand he can annoy other team's fans but he's playing brilliantly.
It's only my opinion, I have already said I would be more aggressive in making changes than Southgate, the same can be said for Palmer who when I've seen him on tv has played superb, if you drop Rashford would you pick Gordon or Palmer? All the fun of being armchair pundits.
