
Kevin Nolan reveals his England starting XI ahead of the 2026 World Cup 🏆
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Kevin Nolan reveals his England starting XI ahead of the 2026 World Cup 🏆

If England are without Kane at any point at the World Cup (God forbid) … why not try out now a real No 9 like Solanke, rather than a false one like Foden (who’s better elsewhere)? Or look at Rashford or Gordon, who can both play through the middle. #ENG

England are not in the class of France, Argentina or Spain. But they do have some exceptional talent. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are world class. So is John Stones - at his best. Trent Alexander-Arnold is world class - in possession. Declan Rice is having the season of his life. There are more reasons to be positive going into this tournament than negative. But England have to be bold and play to their strengths. Imagine if England were bold and, if all fit, went into the World Cup… Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane. Stones would have some covering to do of Alexander-Arnold when he raced upfield. Bellingham gets heavily scrutinised but he’s a big-game player, a winner and used to pressure at Real Madrid. He has to start. England also have an exceptional head coach in Thomas Tuchel who can make the right changes at the right time. England have a chance of progressing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and then anything’s possible. But only if they are bold. Not gung-ho. But bold. Risk/reward. #ENG

Judging by the reaction in some quarters to the two centre-forwards’ respective contributions, England are about to regain their non-Dom status. Calvert-Lewin missed a great chance. But I thought Solanke did OK, tireless chasing for the ball, some driving runs, a decent threat.

🗣️ "Trent Alexander-Arnold is a generational talent" 🗣️ "His chances of going to the World Cup are non-existent" Rob Dorsett reflects on the decision for England to not call-up Trent Alexander-Arnold and is 'mystified' by the omission of the Real Madrid defender.

It was another fantastic weekend of football with plenty of goals across the league! Olveston claimed derby day delight as they completed the double in “The Battle of the Hill”, edging a tight and scrappy contest that saw them go 1-0 down, lead 2-1, get pulled back to 2-2, before a last-kick free-kick winner which sealed the points in dramatic fashion. Greyfriars and Longwell Green Res played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, both picking up valuable points. DRG Frenchay produced a dominant display with a 6-0 win over Shaftesbury, while Shirehampton Res secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Patchway Town to give themselves some breathing space. Winterbourne continued their good form with a 5-0 win over Nicholas Wanderers at the Rec. Hallen Res remain top after a hard fought win against Bristol Barcelona despite strong second-half pressure from Barcelona In Division One, Old Sodbury strengthened their position at the top with a convincing 4-0 win over Hambrook, while Bedminster Down came out on top in a nine-goal thriller, beating AFC Mangotsfield 5-4 at Oasis Academy. AEK kept the pressure on in the promotion race with an emphatic 6-1 win over Lion, who remain in the relegation mix, and Cribbs A vs Chipping Sodbury Res was postponed. @greyfriarsafc @longwell_res @OfficialShireFC @UPTHEDURGE @OfficialShireFC @patchwaytownfc @thornburytownfc @OlvestonFC @UtdWinterbourne @the_wands @BristolBarcaFC @HallenFC @aekbocofc @LionFCBristol @BedmiDownFC @AFCMango1st @OldSodsFC @CribbsFC @TSods @swsportsnews @AS_FootyReview @ReplAiCamsX @AffordableFooty @bsoccerworld @NonLeagueCrowd @NonLeagueFix






This man has no shame and has fast become, in my opinion, a serial ref abuser because he has nothing else to offer. He’s an “ex PGMOL boss” for a reason. He’s viewed by many in the game, as just a desperate to be relevant, bitter, ex employee with a huge axe to grind.

🚨BREAKING: David Lammy announces that people under 17 caught carrying a knife will no longer be prosecuted 🇬🇧 They will instead be referred to youth justice services by police in attempt to make them ‘change course’ This is absolutely ridiculous, David Lammy is DANGEROUS ⚠️

Evans reacts to tonight’s defeat at MK Dons, describing the referee as “incompetent”. #UTG 🔵⚪️

🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Do you think the ref saw this elbow and thought, nah I want him to score in a 1 minute ? What plant are you on you on? Also can you confirm you have lost 18 games out of 27 ? That’s shocking

Michael Carrick’s first spell in charge of Manchester United (interim, 3 games 2021): beat Emery (Villarreal), drew with Tuchel (Chelsea), beat Arteta (Arsenal). Carrick’s second spell (head coach, 2 games so far): beat Guardiola (Manchester City), beat Arteta (Arsenal). #MUFC

What a weekend good beer, good food, mangoes 1st winning, under 12 twelves winning, and yes Manchester United winning, forgot Liverpool losing
