Predicting englands euro 2021 squad and more mails
A great topic! Here are my predictions for England's Euro 2021 squad, as well as some additional mailbag questions:
Predicted England Euro 2021 Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- Dean Henderson (Manchester United)
- Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion)
Defenders:
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
- John Stones (Manchester City)
- Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
- Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- Ben Chilwell (Chelsea)
- Reece James (Chelsea)
- Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Midfielders:
- Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
- Declan Rice (West Ham United)
- Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United)
- Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
- Mason Mount (Chelsea)
- James Maddison (Leicester City)
- Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Forwards:
- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
- Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
Additional Mailbag Questions:
Q: Who do you think will be England's key player at Euro 2021? A: I think Harry Kane will be England's key player. He's their top scorer and has a proven track record of performing on the biggest stage. His hold-up play and finishing ability make him a threat to any defense.
Q: Will England's defense be strong enough to cope with the likes of France and Germany? A: England's defense has been a work in progress, but they've shown significant improvement in recent months. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Chilwell are two of the best full-backs in the world, and John Stones and Harry Maguire have formed a solid partnership at center-back. However, they'll need to be at their best to contain the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Thomas Müller.
Q: Who do you think will be England's surprise package at Euro 2021? A: I think Bukayo Saka could be England's surprise package. He's been impressive for Arsenal and has the pace and skill to cause problems for opposing defenders. He's also shown his ability to score important goals, which could make him a valuable asset for Gareth Southgate.
Q: Will England's midfield be able to control the tempo of the game? A: England's midfield has been a area of concern, but I think they've got the talent and depth to control the tempo of the game. Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice are both excellent defensive midfielders, while Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish offer creativity and attacking flair. Mason Mount and James Maddison are also capable of scoring important goals from midfield.
Q: Who do you think will be England's main rival for the top spot in Group D? A: I think Croatia will be England's main rival for the top spot in Group D. They've got a strong squad and have shown their ability to compete with the best teams in the world. A draw between the two teams could be crucial in determining who tops the group.