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[Banquo]

Move Joseph out one and bring Daly in. Less chance of getting run over out wide.

JJ is a much better defender than Daly, notwithstanding getting caught too square on Sunday.

[Banquo]

I dont disagree that we should aim for the best players in every position. We are at a low ebb, though. We havent produced a real top drawer international for a decade. None of our squad would be regarded among the 2 or 3 best in their position in the world game. We have to turn that around. For now Nowell is fine when judged against the other contenders for the England shirt. He - like pretty much everyone who has played at international level - has weaknesses. If May comes back razor sharp, if Roko takes big strides forward, if Yarde develops his game or Nathan Earle fulfils his potential, then great lets pick 'em.

I've only been saying that for the last 10 years .

and I understand your caveat on Nowell, don't think anyone disagrees, so not really sure why he keeps being 'defended'. Worst case I've seen- from me- is adequate stop gap, which I think you agree with.

he may mature into a very fine international player. Maybe not as a wing but he is just 22 so has plenty of time to develop.

It would be nice if 2 or 3 of our younger players take the next step up from capable to outstanding.

..if not as a wing, then where else, and how will that happen?

and yes!

[Banquo]

Move Joseph out one and bring Daly in. Less chance of getting run over out wide.

JJ is a much better defender in midfield than Daly, notwithstanding getting caught too square on Sunday

[p/d]

Tell me again Tim

[Banquo]

Tell me again Tim

you don't listen otherwise...now you've been told thrice

[kk67]

Anyone else feeling a massive u-turn on Daly as a fullback?

You've gone soft since you started calling yourself Mikey.

Why mess him around? It's a great position to be in, having two very good players fighting for the same position. Having said that, I'd be tempted to move Watson to FB and Daly to wing (I'd move Watson regardless of who would replace him on the wing).

I thought it would make me seem a bit less abrasive. I'm a VC and role model now don't you know?

I'm not suggesting Daly come in at 15 for the next game. I'm just feeling we may have some decent options in the centres and less so at fullback beyond myself. I'm not convinced about Watson there, seems to be doing great on the wing but maybe it will work.

Who are the promising 15s coming through? Goode, Foden, Pennell, Armitage, Abendanon are all pushing 30 no?

Ben Ransom ?. I reckon he'll give these three a run of games in their current format.