Yes I know, it's in the wrong country at the wrong time of year, but let's try and muster a bit of enthusiasm for the competition.
So what would be your starting 11 against Iran in England's opening game?
I'd go with:
Pickford
Trippier - Stones - Coady - Shaw
Saka - Maddison - Rice - Bellingham - Foden
Kane
Admittedly the defence is bobbins (except Trippier) but we're not exactly blessed in that department.
Attacking wise we really should be rolling over anyone but the top teams.
Sadly, I fear that team is too offensive for Southgate who will be desperate to fit two holding midfielders into his team - I fully expect Kalvin Phillips to start if he's declared fit, even though he hasn't kicked a ball in months.
Southgate & Evans out.
So what would be your starting 11 against Iran in England's opening game?
I'd go with:
Pickford
Trippier - Stones - Coady - Shaw
Saka - Maddison - Rice - Bellingham - Foden
Kane
Admittedly the defence is bobbins (except Trippier) but we're not exactly blessed in that department.
Attacking wise we really should be rolling over anyone but the top teams.
Sadly, I fear that team is too offensive for Southgate who will be desperate to fit two holding midfielders into his team - I fully expect Kalvin Phillips to start if he's declared fit, even though he hasn't kicked a ball in months.
Southgate & Evans out.