No Tarks in England squad

[bfcmik]

Nick Pope is called up to the 29 man squad but there is still no place for Tarks. England will play the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland.

Squad:
Tammy Abraham (Chelsea), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Reece James (Chelsea) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Michael Keane (Everton), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Burnley), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Declan Rice (West Ham United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton), Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur)

[CleggHall]

Not surprising given the way he has been playing this season plus his sore toe problem!

[JTClaret]

I'd question Southgate EVEN more if he did call him up

[ClaretTony]

Surely no one thought he would be in - I doubt he'll get into another England squad in the future. If he couldn't get back in last season he's little chance going forward.

[cricketfieldclarets]

He will be back I’m sure. He’s good enough. Just his form isn’t. Unsurprising given he’s playing on his weaker side which to me is baffling.

[Jakubclaret]

Surely no one thought he would be in - I doubt he'll get into another England squad in the future. If he couldn't get back in last season he's little chance going forward.

He would automatically with a move to a higher echelon club, barring that it’s a fit free amazing turnaround in form for GS to even consider perhaps with a couple of other starters dipping to ensure, it’s unlikely where we are now.

[SalisburyClaret]

Pickford has been given Southgate’s backing - must be his excellent performances this season

[kentonclaret]

Leicester the only club currently in the top 10 without a player named in the England squad.

I bet Tarks is glad he never signed for them.

[Bosscat]

Leicester the only club currently in the top 10 without a player named in the England squad.

I bet Tarks is glad he never signed for them.

[Goobs]

Leicester the only club currently in the top 10 without a player named in the England squad.

I bet Tarks is glad he never signed for them.

Hardly surprising considering their only decent English players are both playing in positions where we have lots of talent*.


*Players who "play" for "big clubs"

[Woodleyclaret]

Pickford Abraham Maguire and Dier all not fit to wear the shirt

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

Whether Tarks is currently playing well or not he is better at CB than Dier, Gomez and, on current form, Maguire.
England will waste another generation with Southgate in charge. He’s the FAs man for sure.
Just come across this. Time for Nick to start picking up minor strains during international week.

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[ClaretTony]

England will waste another generation with Southgate in charge

I'm not sure there is a generation here to waste but I've not been impressed with Southgate from day one but saw his reputation grow because of a good World Cup draw.

[jrgbfc]

Whether Tarks is currently playing well or not he is better at CB than Dier, Gomez and, on current form, Maguire.
England will waste another generation with Southgate in charge. He’s the FAs man for sure.

Love how Gomez is pinned as a no hoper on here despite being a regular for one of the best club sides in the world. Obviously not as good as "our Tarky" though.

[boatshed bill]

Who is the national side's goalkeeping coach?
I can't say he's done much for Pickford or Nick Pope!

[superdimitri]

I had to laugh when Southgate came out defending Pickford saying there's no one else rivalling for his spot. That in my opinion is just an insult to Pope and Henderson.

No doubt he likes him because he's quicker on his feet and plays the system better, but to give Pickford a shout of confidence at the cost of other players is pretty poor imo.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

Love how Gomez is pinned as a no hoper on here despite being a regular for one of the best club sides in the world.

I’ve commented before how often his pace covers his poor positioning. Might be OK at FB but he is no CB. He also picks up far too many bookings, for my liking, in a defence that is rarely under pressure and he makes poor decisions carrying the ball forward. I just don’t get the love-in over him and this is not personal.

[Clarets4me]

Gareth Southgate is the " Ron Greenwood " of his generation .... and that's probably doing a disservice to a proud son of Worsthorne !!
I presume Harry Maguire's in the squad based on his " current form ", is he Gareth ??

[tarkys_ears]

Time for Nick to start picking up minor strains during international week.

Yup. He'll have a greater chance of the plane crashing than starting a competitive game. We shouldn't take that risk!

[Belial]

Pickford Abraham Maguire and Dier all not fit to wear the shirt

Along with Rice. The two Arsenal lads I know nothing about either...are they any good?

Dier is an absolute waste of space

[BurnleyFC]

He’s been bang average this season so far but is still head and shoulders above some of the dross in the England squad.

[Murger]

Southgates comments about Pope and Henderson are disgusting. I'd pack me bags and head home.

[BurnleyFC]

Southgates comments about Pope and Henderson are disgusting. I'd pack me bags and head home.

He said the same thing when he played Tripper at left back, about there being no other alternatives because Chilwell and Rose were injured.

The guy is an absolute pillock and should be nowhere near the Andorran national team, let alone England’s.

[jrgbfc]

I’ve commented before how often his pace covers his poor positioning. Might be OK at FB but he is no CB. He also picks up far too many bookings, for my liking, in a defence that is rarely under pressure and he makes poor decisions carrying the ball forward. I just don’t get the love-in over him and this is not personal.

It seems like the best teams want their centre backs to be quick and mobile these days, so they can press and leave lots of space in behind. Even watching Leicester the other night I wondered whether Tarks would be mobile enough to play in their system.

[Tribesmen]

Hey at least we got Robbie Brady and Kevin Long in the Irish squad

[boatshed bill]

Hey at least we got Robbie Brady and Kevin Long in the Irish squad

On the bench?

[warksclaret]

Sadly we need to start moving up the table and winning if Tarks is going to get a look in. Same applies to a lesser extent to Pope too. He could find himself slipping down the order whilst we are shipping in goals

[jojomk1]

Can anyone really suggest Pope is so much better than Pickford
Mistakes are there (Newcastle, poss even Chelsea first goal) and, just as important for Southgate (and many other managers), Nick's distribution/control with his feet leaves a lot to be desired
Given the "lack of playing time" for Greenwood's non inclusion in the squad it would follow that Henderson will not be starting in front of Pickford or Pope
I don't recall Pickford having made any major mistakes on England duty so I don't see him losing the starting jersey

[Andreshotboots]

Can anyone really suggest Pope is so much better than Pickford
Mistakes are there (Newcastle, poss even Chelsea first goal) and, just as important for Southgate (and many other managers), Nick's distribution/control with his feet leaves a lot to be desired
Given the "lack of playing time" for Greenwood's non inclusion in the squad it would follow that Henderson will not be starting in front of Pickford or Pope
I don't recall Pickford having made any major mistakes on England duty so I don't see him losing the starting jersey

Totally agree. I personally think Pope has had a poor start to the season..

[tiger76]

I'm not that fussed about Tarks being picked for England, the break will do him good, and he needs to focus on helping BFC climb the table first and foremost before pressing for an England call up.

Pope will be on the bench I guess I can't see why Gareth would drop Pickford, as yet he hasn't dropped a b**lock in an England shirt, so Gareth will keep faith with him, despite his struggles at Everton.

[SalisburyClaret]

Who is the national side's goalkeeping coach?
I can't say he's done much for Pickford or Nick Pope!

Margetson-
He’s done a lot for Pickford -

He was Everton’s goalkeeping coach
Who does Pickford play for? Everton
Who does Margetson advise? Southgate