It appears from reports this morning that Gareth Southgate will name an unchanged eleven for England’s Group B clash against The United States this evening. The Chronicle is one of the outlets reporting of a ‘leaked’ teamsheet that shows no changes from the 6-2 win over Iran.
There was some consternation this week over the fitness of striker Harry Kane. The 28-year-old took a heavy challenge against Iran and was subbed off for Callum Wilson. Kane underwent a scan on his ankle a few days ago which came back clear.
Southgate hinted yesterday that Kane would start against the States saying:
“Harry Kane is good. He came through tests with no problems. It would be a brave decision to leave him out of the starting team.
“All teams have the same recovery period. It is a little shorter than in previous tournaments. Only will only benefit us if we get through the group stages, where we might have a longer period to recover as you get through the competition.”
If Southgate keeps with the eleven that soundly downed Iran, it’ll be another cap for Kieran Trippier. The right-back carried his excellent Newcastle form to Qatar as he was superb in Monday’s win.
England are the heavy favorites to advance from their group. Wales and the USA battled to a 1-1 draw on Monday. The Welsh face Iran in today’s early match as manager Rob Page makes one change with Kieffer Moore in for Daniel James.
The World Cup got underway for two other Magpies on Thursday. Fabian Schar was an unused substitute in Switzerland’s 1-0 win over Cameroon. Bruno Guimaraes also didn’t get on the pitch as Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 on two Richarlison strikes. Both countries are well-placed in Group G for Monday’s showdown.
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169 comments so far
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Comment #121I swore an Oath of Allegiance and it is for life.
You must do this to join up to our Military…Joining up whilst doing this but not meaning it is so wrong on so many levels and it is an offence not too…
When starting the recruiting process, the candidate will be issued with an enlistment notice and paper and asked to provide written answers to the questions in the enlistment paper, having been warned by the recruiting officer that it is an offence to provide false answers. Part of those questions will you swear an Oath of Allegiance to The Queen/King…
Swearing the oath of allegiance is viewed as a mark of the individual’s loyalty to the Crown and therefore, their willingness faithfully to serve as a member of the armed forces. That’s all I will say yon that matter!
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Comment #122You do have to give people credit for “joining up”.
But there are lots of “Tom Peppers” about who make on they were ruthless fighting Marines – when the reality is they played the triangle in the Marines – a bandsman.
Lot of Tom Peppers on here.
Have to rush – got the bunting to hang out and the Union Jack to raise on the flag pole.
Before I dash – as it is getting near New Year it would be good if Lesh could make a resolution that in 2023 he is actually going to make one post about football.
He’ll now be panicking as he will struggle to say anything.
Come on England.
IrishRob
Nov 25, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Comment #123Anyone else notice that dude in the crowd looked identical to Jamaal Koshaggi. So weird!
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Comment #124Fenham,
You and DrGloom are both entitled to have your opinions and your voices heard, which ironically is one of the reasons why you both served.
Think this one needs putting to bed as it doesn’t go anywhere.
Unless wor TDS writes an epic on it of course 😆
DrGloom
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:02 PM
Comment #125TfB – but you wouldn’t want it any other way
Fenham – thanks for the laughs , not everyone is a monarchist – I have no allegiance nor any problems with them – they’re a good tourist attraction
check the toastie
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:03 PM
Comment #126Horse to follow for Toonies.
Shearer in the 3:40 at Newbury. Worth a fiver.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:04 PM
Comment #127Please please don’t encourage the fu**er as he’ll start posting more about his golfing prowess, super human cycling and swimming abilities.
And in doing so bore the arse off everyone.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:07 PM
Comment #128FtC,
So why is your oath for life relevant to this blog?
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Comment #129Jail,
I think most refs use the VAR as a crutch nowadays, bottling it or not doesn’t concern me, as long as VAR man gets it right I suppose.
Going to go and slurp an incredible amount of the Carling, potential personal best territory mate 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Comment #130Tfb,
No Carling or San Miguel or Hazy Jane or Elvis juice for me 😕
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Comment #131Duty to one’s country is a mile better than skivving all week from ya job and bragging about it one here – one light bulb a week.
That is why the country is in the claggy.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Comment #132on here
Mort
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Comment #133The lightbulb inside his head went off a long time ago.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Comment #134You can tell England are playing today as wor Tuff has a spring in his step 😆
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Comment #135Sense of duty……………………………..IN
Lazy leftoid skivvers…………………..OOT
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #136Mister Tuff,
And that’s even more preferable to you bragging of being tied up in dungeons chewing on a pool ball.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #137That old crook Harry Rednap thinks we have a great team.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Comment #138Go and do some work you lazy leftoid swine.
dazzler
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:17 PM
Comment #139FTC,
I’d imagine there’s a lot of people signed those forms and didn’t have a strong view of the monarchy in all honesty. It will be a job/career to some.
I bet there have been a fair few Northern Ireland lads who were sympathetic towards a united Ireland who served as an example.
I appreciate your standpoint on it, and can respect that you took it as seriously as you did but not everyone is the same.
dazzler
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:21 PM
Comment #140Mister Tuff,
The topic of discussion is duty to the crown, not the country.
On that subject, did anyone notice the lads accidentally singing god save the Queen instead of King during the national anthem earlier in the week? I wondered if it might happen given the short amount of time since the Queen passed away, and how ingrained the lyrics are in people’s minds.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Comment #141So what time is the Mort/Jedi show on? 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Comment #142Timed in nicely this arvo to get the second half of Qatar vs Senegal and the full ECU vs NED game 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:25 PM
Comment #143dazzler,
Even at the funeral it sounded like The Queen, the rest of the lyrics are very similar mind 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Comment #144It’s going to be hard work getting a seat in the cinema tonight, probably maxed out by six, might have to watch it in the games room.
Wor B
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Comment #145Sounds like Jail has changed jobs and is now a Butlins redcoat!
😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Comment #146So if we win the group who do we prefer in the next round, Ecuador look quite decent mind.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Comment #147Hi de hi Wor B 😀
magicmac54
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #148Fenham
Good afternoon fella
Just some friendly advice, from a security perspective for you as an individual and your family, it`s really dangerous and not so clever to broadcast on social media what regiment you served in the British security forces, with the modern technology there is in this day and age it`s really not that difficult to track down where individuals or their family live mate. Give this post some thought Fenham as it`s just some meaningful and sincere advice.
Wor B
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #149Let’s just win the damn group before worrying about Ecuador or the Dutch !
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Comment #150Wor B,
Am I getting ahead of myself :grittedteeth: emoji
Wor B
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:45 PM
Comment #151Aye, you young’uns, impatient buggers, want everything yesterday!
🙂
Adamn_92
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Comment #152Christ alive. Newcastle are currently flying, there’s a World Cup on and yet you lot still take the time out of your days to bicker on an online blog.
Why?
There’s far better uses of your time and far more important things in life (trust me), than trying to 1 up some stranger in the internet. Peeking in now and again the last week or so has been embarrassing. You’re all as bad as each other and it’s hilarious that you try to point fingers at each other. It’s all of you.
Take a deep breath and ask yourself ‘what the fcuk am I doing?’.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Comment #153Welcome back Adamn_92, arrive with a bang why don’t you 😳
CLINT FLICK
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Comment #154Niafron
Sorry about the faux pas mate.
I wrongly ascribed gender to the word, instead of the person.
My bad!
Pardonez moi!
😉
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Comment #155Dion Dublin on commentary is doing me napper in..
Has this footer not got a house to do up..
🙄
CLINT FLICK
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Comment #156Adamn
😀
Bullseye!
dazzler
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Comment #157Adam,
Stop peeking and start posting again 🙂
FWIW I’m actually trying to quell the shite today, certainly hope I haven’t offended anyone with my involvement in the Queen or Country argument.
Even accepted my own existence as a short c*** rather than fight my own corner yesterday (mainly because it’s true).
Like you, I’m not as active as I was as it just isn’t worth dedicating so much time to the blog anymore. I read most days, but only comment when I can be bothered.
dazzler
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Comment #158Raj,
Would it not have been intentional at the funeral, as one last dedication to the Queen and her memory? I don’t recall it happening there, mind you. But some of the players definitely sang Queen instead of King the other day.
ottawageordie2
Nov 25, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Comment #159Anyone know what Jimmy Nail is up to these days? Loved him in Spender. Got to see lots of Newcastle. Bits where I grew up.
dazzler
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Comment #160Ottawa,
Retired a millionaire I presume, as he never seems to show up anywhere anymore.
Although just read he’s set to appear in a new Indiana Jones film that comes out next year!