Agreed. In fact, I’d prefer it if all our players skipped international fixtures completely, although it’ll never happen.
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Im not going argue that a player shouldn’t if they wish, I do think there needs to be a more grown up approach to it though, at the moment they come back from 3 months off and play 10 minutes and suddenly they get called up.
I don’t even think it’s fair on players who have actually been playing well in that period, I know the injury situation is not the case with Gomez here but it has been the case elsewhere. I do hope Klopp consented to Henderson on the basis it’s probably good for him to get a few minutes under his belt.
I guess we will see next Friday.
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Tomori and Trent dropped from the squad 
At least Trent won’t get injured but ffs Southgate needs to see a counsellor about his determination to self harm.
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Trent out of the squad for the Germany game tonight. Good.
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Hopefully it’s not for fitness reasons. Fingers crossed!
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I don’t understand why he selects him if he isn’t going to play him at all it will definitely affect his confidence now it will only emphasise what his detractors say about him
Ridiculous Gareth even selected 4 RB’s in the first place the idiot.
Pretty sure this means he won’t be going to the WC and it’d be 1 of few decisions I actually agree Boregate coming to.
God knows how a guy who led Milan to their first league title in over 10 years is dropped, that I can’t quite get my head around.
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It’s fantastic news for us about Trent, especially if he doesn’t go to the world cup.
He won’t get injured, he’ll get a great rest and training programme (with Salah and Elliot to lock down that right side defensively) and he’ll have a huge point to prove 2nd half of the season.
Pointless him playing anyway as Southgate has zero idea how to ultilise him (or any creative player).
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Can we stop pretending AC Milan are good, thanks.
“There’s no doubt that after this international break Alexander-Arnold’s place in the 26-man squad for Qatar is uncertain.”
Off the BBC just now… 
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Come back home Trent, where you’re appreciated…let him get on with his ‘faves’…lets see how many pens RJ gives away…
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Glad he’s not in the lineup to potentially get injured, but, fuck me, how Clueless is Southgate.
In a team that can’t score fucking goals, he disregards a player with proven ability in creating chances.
It’s a fucking travesty for the player and I do feel sorry for him being overlooked for that prick walker
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Just make sure to tell him not peek too much into some of the forums on TAN…
Really, we’re third favourites? There are alot of idiots out there throwing their money away when they should be putting it on Senegal.
As for England and Southgate, I think he should find a way of getting James and Trent in the same line up. Maybe 4-4-2 with the midfield being Mount, Rice, Bellingham and Trent, with Kane and Saka / Sterling up front.
Of course Maguire would not be in the team.
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Southgate sticks to his ‘faves’ , lets see how many times Walker n James pass back or across the park, see what they create…
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Just to confirm he isn’t injured.
If I’m honest I feel for Trent as he won’t be going the World Cup but I can see Southgate crashing out and being sacked.
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Yep, feel for Trent…most creative player…just keep that in mind Trenty…make him come begging…
Southgate has used TAA in 5 out of the last 31 England games. The most gifted right back of his generation and at time when England can’t buy a goal. He really is clueless on how to properly utilize him.
Reminiscent of Rodgers’ treatment of Firmino but whatever, we should be thankful. Klopp must be rubbing his hands in glee.
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Disappointed for Trent, no real surprise given Southgates conservative approach. On one had I’m glad he seems to have reached a decision, I don’t think anyone thinks he needs four right backs in the squad, and I guess he has seen what he needs in training to make a decision. But I’m fairly sure it’s wrong one! Would love to have seem Trent and Kane linking up, some crosses from deep would suit Southgates set up. Set pieces are going to be crucial for England, to me that means we have to play Trent or Trippier (assuming Ward Prowse isn’t in with a shout).
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