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As a player if definitely take Bendter on a free. But his attitude makes me way less keen.

That's looking an incredibly weak team if you take Lallana out to. Let's hope we can bring in quality replacements that can hit the ground running. If not we might be in trouble.

Obviously...!

Stripes ?

Do you believe that Gaston has the talent to be a good player for us? Is it a natural fit in to the side which you have a problem with, or his work rate? Or just how good he is at football?

Would happily see us bring in another CB to partner Lovren, and keep Fonte and Yoshi as backup. However if Lovren does go, I wouldn't be too bothered if Fonte is a starter next season, as long as he's with a partner who suits him.

Our best player IMO.

Exactly this. We need to keep all the continuity possible, despite losing key players. Cork and Fonte are a must, and have been the backbone for the last few years. Get them signed up I say.

This Messi bloke is quite impressive.

Would love to get Cork and Fonte signed up to start with. Would expect these to be secured pretty quickly once the players are back from holiday.

Has he signed for Asda? on the Deli?

I don't mind him staying if he's going to play progressive football. But those players in the last week or two can't make a ten yard pass and have no ideas. It's embarrassing. Whether that's the talent of the player or what they're told to do I don't know, but it's not good enough.

Would be absolutely chuffed for him!

New manager - new lease of life, probably a new system - he has the potential....still.....could come good and I hope he does. Could well be the focal point in our team if Lallana does leave.

Disgraceful

Biggest shock of the summer....not.

Actually quite like the look of Fabien Johnson for the US yesterday - thought he was decent, no idea who he plays for.

Watching us play with no proper CM in this tournament only makes Cork's exclusion look more weird. Absolutely no idea how he's not been given a chance

It's a nice little improvement - not sure I understand any negativity about it.

A lot of those players who have started don't deserve to play in this game. I'd go with: Hart; Johnson Jones Cahill Shaw; Henderson Barkley; Chamberlain Lallana Sterling; Lambert See absolutely zero benefit in playing Baines, Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney, Sturridge or Welbeck. Lambert deserves a full 90 on the pitch.

A very close 2-1 England I reckon....last 10 minute winner

I do like Welbeck, but it's not an excuse saying he hasn't scored because he plays on the wing. He plays in the same position as JRod and he scored 15? this year?

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Reed did mention that they've had applicants from all over Europe who have won trophies etc. Champs league experience.....2+2....?

Bergkamp !?