Quote from: ololajulo on Today at 09:28:46 PM

I might have a misguided perception of the tournament, but it seems like there are no high expectations from people, as many top players are retiring and there are few notable coaches to bring surprises. Football isn't what it used to be, but I expect to see Portugal or Germany in the finals. I'm baffled by Gareth Southgate's decision to leave many top players behind. If he doesn't make it to the final, he might face criticism that could cost him his job

Yes the tournament is definitely unpredictable not just for anything but for the fact that the nations have almost an equally balanced squad. In the past their two or three standout squads with great players but right nor they we like 7 nations who can go on and win the title. Another is that this tournament is more like a transitional tournament for the nations, most nations have old players stepping out with the future prospects stepping in to fill the void.

SouthGate is definitely leaving his role as the Three lions manager if he gets results of anything less than the title. But to me I don’t quite blame his selection this time around, most of the senior players missed out due to fitness issues and some to form dips. My only notable omissions were Braithwate and Trafford who both were terrific with their clubs but they have a long time to make up history though