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Really hope he don’t have to start both Zouma and Aguerd. Both are absolutely dreadful. I’d rather play Zouma than Aguerd though

Thanks Jim. If anyone's interested in a fan view of the West Ham players here you go: Zouma will likely leave can hardly walk (bad knees) and won't suit JL. Mavropanos is excellent at carrying out from defence and being a Greek colossus so he'll start. Aguerd I agree is perfect (actually wanted by JL as a Kounde/Carlos replacement but came to us) however it appears he's disenfranchised after life under Moyes and wants out so a new LCB will come in (Greaves, Nehuen Perez, Oosterwolde etc.) Coufal again agreed Johnson likely to start or a new RB. Not convinced on JWP in the system (Aleix Garcia just joined Bayer was of interest) Alvarez however, captain material love him. Matias Soule linked would be amazing as the winger/10 great potential Paqueta replacement or Jota Silva as you mentioned. We've been linked with En-Nesyri (forever) and recently made a bid for Samu Omorodion who I'd love. Also JL tried to sign Antonio at Wolves so he'll still have a space. Exciting times moving on from DM with Lopetegui and director Tim Steidten building a team for him (one of the clubs actually ok for FFP lol)

I think the formation needs to change to fit the players, not the players changing to fit the formation. I'd like to see a 4-1-4-1 with Rice in front of Stones and Guéhi. Foden and Bellingham more central and interchange the No. 10 position and then you can have Eze / Gordon and Saka / Bowen out wide.

Great video mate love the analysis 👍

Bellingham had to play 10 for the Serbia game because Foden would not have dealt with the physicality. Kane has gotten off so lightly his work rate was so bad but we dont play aggressive enough to keep him in positions where he is effective. We need to trust in players like Gordon (over Foden on LW) and Mainoo/Wharton (over Trent). Just play the players who are best in those positions, this isn't the time to be playing Trent in his 4th midfield game ever, or putting Foden on LW when direct wingers are needed because most teams negate the centre of the pitch and we dont have the quality/bravery to ping a ball in to Bellingham's feet in the pocket.

Foden is maybe too vertical but also maybe international level benefits from that more.

They should go for neketia

Honestly don’t think Fodens ever good for England

I agree that Shaw could make things a lot better, but are people not worried that he might be a little rusty?

Thanks for this Jimbo!

Because he’s actually not that good

Great video! What is the tool you use with drawing the formations? :)

Jude Bellingham is the best player in the world. He is the last one to make a sacrifice for England. He doesn’t need to sacrifice his game just so Foden can shine. He’s a diamond, a massive one. And people are focusing on how to polish a rock to shine as bright as the diamond. Foden just has to adapt. Like he always does. He’s great at adapting to his role. Make sure the diamond who’s in Ballon d’Or and best player in the world talks shine. Because if that guy shines, you win. Mbappé in the world cup always shines. So does Messi. If you have the best player in the world. You make them shine. It’s simple as that. It’s not hard to understand

Any chance of brighton new manager

Trippier couldnt play the ball forward because Foden was allways in the middle.If you played Gordon, the pases firwatd would have happened.Allso Trente would find Gordon wide stretching the game

Why not Rest Kane and play foden and Bellingham through the middle with Gordon on the left

To be fair the porto job, in my humble opinion as a benfica fan I think he did a great job

No one wants to see kudus on the left unfortunately. Swap him and Paqueta

All I see here is a lot of analysis for how to get Foden into the game, without wondering if that is really what England need. Southgate has clearly decided we will continue to play conservative football and that doesn’t suit Foden. We are better focusing on players who carry the ball 1v1 while dribbling like Gordon. It’s the reason Saka has been so good for England. Also why it’s baffling we didn’t bring Grealish. England under Southgate are not going to play fast combination football, and Foden does not have the ability or personality to impose himself on games. He’s a Guardiola drone who decorates 5-0 wins against Luton when he can receive the ball in and around the box, playing with 10 other world class players. England have 3 world class players and Foden isn’t one of them.

Love your analysis but that first segment on Foden illustrated the opposite to what you were trying to show. Foden doesn't pass the ball quickly when Bellingham is free of his marker meaning Bellingham can only recycle the ball. Foden consistently played much more slowly than he should have (strangely Trent did the same) when he's normally an accelerator of the game.

For me, however you look at it Gordon is now the clear best LW choice for this squad

Mavropanos is better than zouma why are you using zouma as the man

I hate the how the press have been essentially WILLING him to fail before a ball has even been kicked its absolutely disgraceful

Our whole midfield was the problem. Bellingham was pushing too far forward when the keeper/defense had the ball, and TAA can't turn in the middle of the park for shit. That meant we had to play it long and lost it EVERY SINGLE TIME. The first 30 minutes were good because I think Serbia just assumed our midfield would be good. Then they realised it wasn't and dominated the area, which is when we struggled. I agree we need a world class Foden in the team, but for that to work he needs to be in the 10 role with 2 decent midfielders behind him. Rice and Bellingham are undoubtedly good enough for that, but it does mean that Bellingham will need to accept that it's not all about him.

Thanks James, been wondering how Julien will play his formation, as a west ham fan I'm looking forward to this season, and hoping to be back in Europe. COYI ⚒️

A bit scummy copying the entire format and thumbnail from a smaller Creator mate

Foden and trent, two man show, might get lucky once in a while against slovenia, malta and andora. Just hang in there, if not this euro maybe the next

would you rather sacrifice trent or foden?

Was Chilwell not available as the back up lb? He’s willing to run in behind

Love foden but nearly 30 games and can probably count 4 or 5 good games.the question is with this .manager how long do you carry on with it.we definitely need overlaps in wide areas when opposition is narrow and in defensive wide areas bring 2 players to the winger if we look vulnerable

4 minutes in and he’s plugged ‘stathead’ 3 times 😴😴

Kudus on the left is soo wrong. I see h more in the middle as a number 10. The playmaker type

Im excited, yes I can see it being an absolute disaster maybe quite likely, but keen to be building a more exciting style

you made a similar video about Scotland…ffs pls I beg westham don’t get relegated

I'm worried. Feels like Pellegrini all over again.

One word. Southgate

Allcot Vs the name lopetegui!!!!

The away form under Lopetegui was awful at times along with when we conceded a goal all our players heads dropped and didn’t look like they wanted to get back into the game. He also basically tried to freeze out Ait-Nouri from the squad and to replace him with Cresswell

I think an important point that was raised is how often Pickford goes long and he takes so long to release the ball which closes off passing lanes to play through the press. Any team that opts to press high will force this England team to lose possession. Pickford won't be dropped and this will have a major impact on the team's ability to retain possession and progress the ball. It is a critical limitation of the team.

Loved this - What I'd say with Trippier always passing backwards was also partly down to Foden's positioning, not being wide. Not that it has to be, but in this predicament without Shaw, providing Tripper with simple passing lanes helps. Foden makes good moves but these passes aren't simple to pull off, especially for a right-footed left-back. Personally, I'd stick with the system but ask both Foden and Trippier to combine staying wide and converting. There can absolutely be times Foden sticks wide momentarily, allowing Trippier to invert. Trippier will also have a better passing angle should he receive in more central areas

Nice one identifying Jota Silva, I really hope we get him through the door. Been watching his games for Vitoria Guimaraes and hes always a handful for the opposition. This guy is a problem and exciting to watch. You always feel that something will happen when he's on the ball

Bit late to this video but I see confirmation of my belief that Jude should play next to Rice and be allowed to roam. Tell him to look for Foden for those short passes or take people on because he has Rice as cover. Put Foden in the central CAM role and play an actual LW on the LW. That will the runners to assist Kane. If Foden isn’t getting joy swap him with Palmer etc etc

Your analysis of Trippier is lsughable. Pass it forwards to who? There was nobody to pass to. And there were collectively very few progressive passes in the final third by the whole team.

Weren’t box midfields all the rage not long ago? Why can’t we play a box midfield with Rice and someone else (probably Gallagher or Mainoo) at the base as the 6s and Bellingham and Foden as 10s. Gordon/Eze on the left and Saka on the right, Kane up top. Back 3 of Guehi, Stones, Walker.

Foden is playing where he should be,, number 10, trent drops and Gordon comes in

I love Foden but he's looked poor his past few games. He was awful in the FA cup final.

Just swap Jude and Foden. Fixed

Thank you James! You are one of the best analysts IMO and this is a real treat for this Hammer! I am intrigued to see how this is going to work out. Quietly positive. As you say, we need to support the new manager and the team, especially if there is a sticky patch. Disagree a little with you about Coufal...when he came to West Ham he was described as an attacking full back and he has had quite a few assists. There is the option of playing Ben Johnson there if he signs a new deal. Priority signings are 2 central defenders and a striker. Thank you! 😃

Shaw holding the width is not the fix all issue people think it is. He's not that suited to receiving high and wide, plus he's brilliant in build up deep on the left

Title makes no sense. He literally scored the only goal