Stuart Pearce QUESTIONS If Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Be The ANSWER At Left-Back For England! 🦁🔥 

Stuart looks unreal for his age still cant believe hes 62

I think Trent should actually start at right back. Walker had been sub par the entire tournament. Gomez can play left back.

Peace nailed it: "Southgate doesn't make changes because he doesn't know what to do".

Southgate never changes anything. He's worn the same underpants since his penalty miss at Euro '96!

Mick quinn up front just behind Lennox Lewis garry mason and frank bruno centre mid. Les Dawson left back right back ken dodd. Centre defence frank spencer and cookie monster Gk hack taugh

Something has gone seriously wrong with the draw. Switzerland played on Saturday, and England played sunday. When they play this Saturday, they will have had 7, and six days rest, respectively. France and Portugal both played on Monday, but play each on Friday, thats four days rest. Surely the England game should have been Friday, and the France game Saturday.

Why are we even discussing the lineup? We know Southgate won't change anything

The team needs balance on both wings: 3-4-3. Konsa, Stones, Walker. LB: Saka, Rice, Bellingham, RB: Trent. Foden, Kane, Palmer.

Southgate doesn’t have the balls to change the starting lineup. I’m convinced he doesn’t watch games back. Foden and Walker have been pathetic and need to be dropped for starting 11 but Southgate won’t because they win titles at Man City in a diff system. Make it make sense this manager is stupid

Gomez as LB! He literally done it at Liverpool whilst Robertson was out!!

Everything Southgate says and does suggests he's a bit of a coward. Cowardly managers don't win trophies

It really seems pointless to speculate about the most predictable manager and FA in world football...

I'm always wary of Stuart Pearce and his lightbulb moments. Remember, this was the guy who once played David James as a centre forward in an important premier League game against Middlesbrough.

How much disrespect can Joe Gomez take here? Trent at leftback over him? What is this guy drinking..

The answer would've been bringing a fit left back, Southgate is a bloody idiot

England should match them up and play three at the back. Walker Stones Konsa. Trent right wing back with Saka on the left. Mainoo and Rice in midfield with Bellingham just in front, playing behind Kane and Palmer. Basically a 3 5 2 or 3 4 3. Should help them get the ball into midfield easier, simply by bringing the wide players further back and being available for a shorter pass, as the back line clearly lack the bravery and trust to play the ball into the midfielders feet, and then when they do the midfield are afraid to get on the half turn as they lack options when they do take a risk. 5/6 in midfield should help this.

TAA could start at right back, but it still doesn't mean anything if we've got the front 6 all standing still looking at him when he has the ball. No energy/movement/hunger in the team means you may as well not play TAA at all, because he most certainly isn't bringing any of it.

Interesting how nobody mentions the fact it was Guehi who let the scorer run right past him whilst he was half asleep.

Love hearing Pearce talk about football his insight on the game is top tier

For once England have a lot of technical players, but are stuck with a manager who learned his tactics in the 90s. Southgate literally doesn’t know what to do with them so he just picks who he thinks are the best individuals and hopes for the best. Almost wish he would just play 4-4-2 with true wingers and Toney up front with Kane, and just hammer teams with crosses and direct play. At least that would be a clear pattern of play.

Drop rice for Wharton. Walker for Trent. And start Gomez left back. Then keep the same team and bring Gordon and Cole on for the last 35 mins

If Declan keeps having bad games, why don’t we try Kobie and Adam Wharton together in midfield? Mainoo was the only shining light in that team; everyone else wasn’t on his wavelength. And this guy says Mainoo should be dropped? Typical England right back. What does he know about football other than long ball. Mainoo would be the first name on starting lineup if he played for Spain or Germany. Nations that play attractive football.

Nice to see the face to the voice

Declan RIce must be more worried about his stats and value than playing football He never looks for the forward pass and never looks to dribble in to space

Bear in mind that Pearce once played David James up front when he was a manager.

This is a very strange situation. I've been following England since Bryan Robson scored 27 seconds into the first group match against a superb France in España 82. It seems almost as though Southgate's plan is to see the match out from the opening whistle and that he then expects a Kane or Bellingham goal or two to win it. It's so dull and maddening. Imagine being an England player on the bench and having to sit through it. But they're through to the quarterfinal against Switzerland with a mediocre Netherlands or Turkey (Portugal without the talent) awaiting in the semifinals. It's all so unfortunate. But I'd like to see England make us all suffer all the way to the final. There is so much anguish in the world anyway. Why not this?

I'm sorry but What exactly was JOE GOMEZ Picked for then??? The Guy had a solid season playing across the back for liverpool this season, played at least 10 games at LB for Liverpool and did a solid job...its a position he plays well...Stunned that Gomez is not even being discussed

I wanted Adam Wharton to start in the group games but it's too big a risk to play him now imo even though I think he would be class, maybe if he played 30 minutes and looked good but he hasn't played a minute so too risky to start him now

Gomez has played left back this season and has been quite good there

Mr Klopp, preferred to play Joe Gomez at left-back and kept Trent on the right.

One piece of advice to Southgate, resign simple as that

This is absolute tripe. Mainoo is not a 6. He’s not supposed to be there to allow Rice to go forward. He’s an all round midfielder and is far more creative than Rice will ever be. Rice is great at breaking down play and making simple passes. He can do that really well, high up the pitch. He’s very effective and if he plays the 8 needs a proper 6 behind him. Fine, but unless Wharton is a genuine 6 then we have to play Rice in the deepest midfield role!! He’s surely the best at that in the squad. Mainoo has more creativity and skill in his left nutsack than Rice will ever have . He’s still a good player but every time he tried to do something clever the other night he got it wrong. Unlucky with that great effort against the post but Mainoo is an 8 ! I think you’re getting his role wrong if you are saying he only did alright. IMO!

Play. Trent. At. Right. Back.

You can only pass forward if a man is free. With Bellingham dry humping Foden leg that’s 2 out straight away

Let's get started now England, no back passing to Pickford. Get forward Attack and apply the pressure. COME ON ENGLAND 🦁🦁🦁

This is why Pearce should never be in management. What's wrong with 3 at the back play Trent right wing back and Sacka left wing back ffs.

Bad faith by Mr Pearce. KWalker has been having a mare of a tournament in possession, so the only thing he really brings to the table is his pace and defensive recovery. He is the ideal candidate to move across to LB. TAA should be the guy to come to RB and overlap and light up the right side in the right way. It's sickening watching Walker play simple 20 yard passes out of the pitch

1:00 "You're not looking at the whole pie, Jenny."

Thanks Pearce. “Play Trent at left back”. Your insight is what we need in times of trouble. Thought this was going to help but I give up.

Trent does temporarily switch sides with Robinson in game for Liverpool so it is possible

Progress? How about playing 8 at the back Bellingham in the middle and kane up top as long as kane drops back to cover the defence

Lewis dunk had his chance and he blew it was at fault for Brazil goal and the opener against Belgium before it started

Not the worst idea, Trent is two footed so would do better than Trippier going forward but would prefer to see a 3-5-2 with Konza, Stones, Walker, Eze or Saka on the left, Rice, Mainoo or Warton, Bellingham, Trent on the right, Foden or Palmer and Kane.

Wharton

So when asked about playing walker at left back instead of right back. He said he's not played very well at right back and he wouldn't want to move a player from a position he is playing well in. What is he going on about ?!

Albania and Georgia showed more fight and determination than england. We've been one of the worst and most boring teams to watch. They deserve what's coming on Saturday

I haven't watched this yet just started but I can guarantee they said something like, if england improve they should win, switzerland are a better team and will wipe the floor with us... declan rice is average

He has created the most chances for England this tournament… despite his limited minutes

England should play a back 3. Trent as a right wing back, suits his game perfectly. Gomez could be left wing back, or Saka (despite him saying he doesnt want it.... you're lucky to play for your country and should be grateful to play wherever) then Rice Holding, Foden and Bellingham central but attacking) then why not try Kane AND Watkins or Toney?

By far the best discussion I've heard about England's options for the next game.

Rice is just a side pass, back pass, non creative pass to get good stats..

Pretty sure Joe Gomez is in the squad who through injuries, played almost half of last season at LB for Liverpool and did a fine job

That Trent idea at left back is stupid

Dunk would be my choice for centre-back

Why do English academies struggle to nurture left footed players?

What about Gomez at LB?

I had thought the same with Trent. It makes more sense that Trippier. However there is a more obvious option... Joe Gomez. He played left back most of the season for Liverpool and was brilliant.

All stats show Mainoo was Englands best performer last match.

Do people not get it Trent’s worst asset is positional he doesn’t know where to be and when to be there even at right back so don’t play him in any other position other than right back. He’s a fantastic player on the ball and can cross like the best of them. He’s was born in the wrong generation would have been right wing in a 442 but the way the game is now right back is his position.

Time for a back 5. 3 at the back (Walker, Stones, Konsa/Dunk) and two wing backs (Saka on left, TAA on right)

Pearce says 2 up front would leave us one short in midfield , but not in a 3-5-2

Southgate reminds me of the old morecambe and wise sketch I am playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order!

Stuart Pearse brilliant as allways!

Why not do 3 at the back with 2 attacking wingers. Saka on the left for better balance. You could even have Rice as a defender/ CDM and have 2 at the back.

The reason why Trent won’t work on the left side because he drifts into the centre foden on the left drifts into the centre which will leave our left side exposed then we lack width the stretch teams that’s why we don’t play him left back

Just saw Stu’s starting 11 for Saturday 1.Declan rice 2.Declan Rice 3.Declan Rice 4.Declan Rice 5.Declan Rice 6.Declan Rice 7.Declan Rice 8.Declan Rice 9.Declan Rice 10.Declan Rice 11. Declan rice 😂

How has a manager that's been in place for 8 years still got no clue as to how to construct a squad that plays exciting winning football?

Klopp knows Trent best and didn’t play him in midfield he inverted him knowing he has some weaknesses so he played to his strengths , I think mainoo is better for that but Trent at right back is deffo a conversation to be had

☆Cmon, get the 3 lions fans to pray & meditate for 3 lions' victory to end 58 yrs of hurt. They tried everything else & lost over 58 yrs, so give spiritual power a go this time.

"Failure to plan is to plan to fail" ! That is Southgate

I’ve been saying play TAA at LB for weeks now.

Declan rarely plays the ball forward. Sideways and back will give you a high pass rate. To pick up the ball from the defenders and play forward, you need to be brave and take on players. He doesn’t have the skill to do this. Solid yes, but no technical skill.

I can't understand how Stuart thinks Foden is playing well better than Bellingham. If Southgate doesn't think Foden is better than Saka on the right and not better than Bellingham in the 10. Then what's the use of him? Better to try Palmer on the left or use Gordon that gives us balance on the left and stretches the defence to give Saka more space on the other side as Spain have. To me Foden is the week link on the left.

I am not usually a massive fan of wing backs but the squad is perfect for it. Saka lwb, Arnold RWB. Walker, Stones, Geuhi cb. Rice holding. Mainoo 8... Foden and Bellingham either side of Kane high up the field.

Trent doesn't play at LB even at Liverpool. His team mate Gomez however has played at that position for half a season and did a credible job. Gomez is in the England squad but hey, let's just play someone who don't play at LB. Genius.........

I guess Anthony Gordon doesn't exist then 🤦🏻‍♂

One bit of advice he would give gareth, dont get frustrated playing fru the furds. England really do produce some diamonds.

The disrespect to Joe Gomez is unreal. He is England best defender and only Liverpool fans know this. He will do a job for you at the back. Granted he’s no Virgil however he has been training everyday and learning off Virgil for the past 7 plus years. Experienced and capable in defence. Quansah needs time to develop he isn’t ready for the pressure that Gomez can deal with.

Silly suggestion to play TAA at left back. The guy is right foot dominant and very average defender playing at RB, so what makes you think he would do a good job at LB.

No one talks about Walker at left back and Trent RB

Dunk should start

5-2-3- That's the way forward. 3 at the back - Saka Left wing back. TAA right wing back. Rice with Maino - Bellingham then Palmer Foden and Gordon then Kane. The Key is the Wing backs.

Jeezus Christ ! Beginning to understand that Pearce wasn't called "psycho" only because of his on pitch performance , his tactical acumen is next level Kamikazi ! If traffic cone Trippier isn't available (I sincerely hope he isn't) back four should be Trent- Konsa - Stones - Gomez Job done

No one talks about Wharton at left back

Im a Liverpool fan, and I love Trent, but the guy struggles at right back sometimes, so left back is certainly NOT the answer. Right Wing Back for him would be perfect, if England played a back 3.

Wharton is a brilliant player.

Gomez at LB, surely he was brought up to cover there if Shaw couldn’t play? What’s the point of bringing him and not using him in anyway.

pearce was a fullback and does not know trent is a bad fullback,astoundingand now at left back

Adam Wharton should have played every game . Criminal he isn’t playing

Love the Blackadder joke.

Mainoo was England’s best player when he was on the pitch, but see how they are talking about replacing him. Shameful!

Come on Switzerland

Anyone who thinks he's not good enough should maybe watch him play and then compare him to any of the current lot he picks. Its a no brainer, he's above most in defence and passing he's in top 3 in the world. Walker is good but trent is just as effective. Its crazy how under the thumb GS seems to be. Will he change??❤ Come on lads! England!

No one talks about Joe Gomez - is pekking order Konsa, Dunk, Joe?

Mainoo was MOTM last game lol. What more do you want from the boy. He's the only player that had a decent game from the start.

As Mr Safety Southgate picks teams to fit in as many of the big names as possible, regardless of whether they are fit or in form, he will try to fit in Trent. Once Gordon and Palmer become big names Southgate will suddenly start them.

TAA right back, Walker left back with Konsa replacing Mark G. Palmer in for Saka and bring Wharton in for Mainoo to dictate the game. Wharton is unreal.

Pearce.. think you're wrong on Walker there. Look at the heat map for each player - he is literally the *only* one pushing wide and high. Saka, Foden both come in too much - making us narrow and give Kane nothing. We're essentially playing with x3 no.10s! I was a Southgate supporter... but I'm done. He refuses to fix glaring issues because of his stupid pride

I think it’s important to identify who’s actually under performing because of their own deficiencies and who’s become a victim to Southgate’s inept management. For example, Kyle Walker and Harry Kane have been really poor and I think that’s down to them. But players like Foden, Rice and Bellingham - I think they have been poor because of the imbalance of the team around them. Too many “similar” players on the pitch and others being played out of position. When you’re in the middle of the park you need people to run and make space in order to get the ball forward and they haven’t had that. Put Gomez at LB, TAA at RB, put Mainoo at CDM and allow Rice to become more box to box, ONLY play one of Bellingham or Foden in the 10 and put Gordon on at LW. Then the rest can stay the same and if Saka and Kane underperform you have Palmer and Watkins/Toney to come on. Is this really so hard for Fraudgate?

15:03 "and playing well" What the f? Even Southgate can't think this team is playing well...