Euro 2016 Squads

kfallon

Fabio Borini......ha!

Think Germany announce their squad around midday today!

Johner

Johner

No Mata, Costa or Torres for Spain.

callaway92

No Paco Alcacer is surprising too.

recyclops

Johner wrote: »

No Mata, Costa or Torres for Spain.

is this the confirmed euro squad, surely mata and torres are only missing out because of fa cup and champ league

Johner

recyclops wrote: »

is this the confirmed euro squad, surely mata and torres are only missing out because of fa cup and champ league

De Gea and the other Atletico/Real players are there.

yabadabado

Johner wrote: »

Janko should be returning from injury soon enough, they've a poor selection of strikers though.

RP were tipping him as a good ew bet for top golascorer. If fit he will start and a few goals in that group shouldn't be too hard to come by.

recyclops

Johner wrote: »

De Gea and the other Atletico/Real players are there.

ah i couldnt see the full squad in work, sorry to see mata miss out, he just seems like a nice guy

Blatter

It'll be absolutely shambolic if Casillas starts ahead of de Gea, as is apparently likely to happen.

ERG89

Mikel San Jose looks a lit like Louis Theroux without glasses.
A few in that squad picked purely on reputation tbh

yabadabado

Blatter wrote: »

It'll be absolutely shambolic if Casillas starts ahead of de Gea, as is apparently likely to happen.

Is that a possibility?
Madness if it happens and shows they haven't learned their lessons from last world cup where a few of the veterans were shown too much loyalty by Del Bosque.

Johner

Harry Palmr

Striking how goal shy the German forwards are. The midfielders really are the key. Mario Gomez in Turkey doesn't really count

Andersonisgod

Even though it's only provisional that's fantastic news for Weigl and Kimmich.

ERG89

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Striking how goal shy the German forwards are. The midfielders really are the key. Mario Gomez in Turkey doesn't really count

Emre Can is apparently a defender now too, who knew that?
Besides Loew & Rodgers

Harry Palmr

Rodgers and Loew used him as a RB/RCB for the same reason - lack of options.

elefant

yabadabado wrote: »

Is that a possibility?
Madness if it happens and shows they haven't learned their lessons from last world cup where a few of the veterans were shown too much loyalty by Del Bosque.

Vasquez ahead of Paco too.
Top scorer in qualification, 13 goals for Valencia team that didn't try a leg.

Crazy stuff. Picking the jersey ahead of the player.

jmayo

Blatter wrote: »

It'll be absolutely shambolic if Casillas starts ahead of de Gea, as is apparently likely to happen.

Can they only pick the final squad form these names ?

I know they are preliminary, but even then it must be an insult to some other players on the fringe.

Surely there is another keeper Spain can bring besides Casillas ?

And does anyone know is it the least Barca/Real dominated squad in recent years ?

And WTF is Schweinsteiger and Podolski still doing around the German squad.
I know Schweinsteiger was or is technically captain, but really how many games has he played this season and even then he was pants.

I expect Klose to be brought back out of retirement at this rate.;)

On the other extreme he has included a few (Sane, Weigl, Kimmich) who have never played or only have a couple of caps.

The more you look at the big name squads, the stronger Belgium look.

kfallon

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Striking how goal shy the German forwards are. The midfielders really are the key. Mario Gomez in Turkey doesn't really count

The squad was similar in '14, they ended up top scorers in the competition.
Swap Klose for Gomez and it was pretty much the same players but they have Reus back this time!

DubDani

jmayo wrote: »

Can they only pick the final squad form these names ?

I know they are preliminary, but even then it must be an insult to some other players on the fringe.

Surely there is another keeper Spain can bring besides Casillas ?

And does anyone know is it the least Barca/Real dominated squad in recent years ?

And WTF is Schweinsteiger and Podolski still doing around the German squad.
I know Schweinsteiger was or is technically captain, but really how many games has he played this season and even then he was pants.

I expect Klose to be brought back out of retirement at this rate.;)

On the other extreme he has included a few (Sane, Weigl, Kimmich) who have never played or only have a couple of caps.

The more you look at the big name squads, the stronger Belgium look.

Schweinsteiger was always going. He is the glue that keeps the squad together. He would have gone even if they had taken one of his legs off. And be it only to be the one who keeps the squad together behind the scenes. The last few years he has done much better in the National team then at the Club, even when he was still at Bayern. He is their leader, even if he is only on the bench.

Loew has never been afraid of taking uncapped players that have been exceptional in the season before. Kimmich had done great at his first season at Bayern, Weigl has been outstanding for Dortmund pretty much all season, Sane has found his form again towards the end of the season and can bring something different in terms of attacking options.

The only one I can't understand is that he left Hahn behind, but nominated Podolski. But again, Podolski is an integral part of the team, even when he is not playing.

Johner

Portugal,

Skylinehead

They had to make it alphabetical, and hence unreadable

Goalkeepers: Rui Patrício (Sporting CP), Anthony Lopes (Lyon), Eduardo (Dínamo Zagreb).

Defenders: Vieirinha (Wolfsburg), Cédric (Southampton), Pepe (Real Madrid), Ricardo Carvalho (Monaco), Bruno Alves (Fenerbahçe), José Fonte (Southampton), Eliseu (Benfica), Raphael Guerreiro (Lorient).

Midfielders: William Carvalho (Sporting CP), Danilo Pereira (Porto), João Moutinho (Monaco), Renato Sanches (Benfica), Adrien Silva (Sporting CP), André Gomes (Valencia), João Mário (Sporting CP).

Forwards: Rafa Silva (Braga), Ricardo Quaresma (Beşiktaş), Nani (Fenerbahçe), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Éder (Lille).

irishguitarlad

Thats a decent enough squad by portugal, definite quarter finalists.

ERG89

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Thats a decent enough squad by portugal, definite quarter finalists.

Was wondering where Bernardo Silva was but he's injured. Better squad than I was expecting. Weird seeing no Helder Postiga

keeponhurling

Oops, wrong thread

A_Sober_Paddy

keeponhurling wrote: »

Oops, wrong thread

Doesn't inspire me as much as their squads of the 90's and 00's

keeponhurling

Northern Ireland initial squad

Northern Ireland squad: McGovern (Hamilton), Carroll (Notts County), Mannus (St. Johnstone), Cathcart (Watford), McAuley (West Brom), J Evans (Manchester United), McCullough (Doncaster), Hughes (Melbourne), D Lafferty (Burnley), McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Smith (Peterborough), Hodson (MK Dons), McNair (Manchester United), Ferguson (Millwall), Dallas (Leeds), Davis (Southampton), Norwood (Reading), Baird (Derby), C Evans (Blackburn), Reeves (MK Dons), McGinn (Aberdeen), McKay (Wigan), Boyce (Ross County), Magennis (Kilmarnock), K Lafferty (Norwich), Ward (Nottingham Forest), Washington (QPR), Grigg (Wigan).

No controversial exclusions

kfallon

keeponhurling wrote: »

Northern Ireland initial squad

Northern Ireland squad: McGovern (Hamilton), Carroll (Notts County), Mannus (St. Johnstone), Cathcart (Watford), McAuley (West Brom), J Evans (Manchester United), McCullough (Doncaster), Hughes (Melbourne), D Lafferty (Burnley), McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Smith (Peterborough), Hodson (MK Dons), McNair (Manchester United), Ferguson (Millwall), Dallas (Leeds), Davis (Southampton), Norwood (Reading), Baird (Derby), C Evans (Blackburn), Reeves (MK Dons), McGinn (Aberdeen), McKay (Wigan), Boyce (Ross County), Magennis (Kilmarnock), K Lafferty (Norwich), Ward (Nottingham Forest), Washington (QPR), Grigg (Wigan).

No controversial exclusions

PTH2009

keeponhurling wrote: »

Northern Ireland initial squad

Northern Ireland squad: McGovern (Hamilton), Carroll (Notts County), Mannus (St. Johnstone), Cathcart (Watford), McAuley (West Brom), J Evans (Manchester United), McCullough (Doncaster), Hughes (Melbourne), D Lafferty (Burnley), McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Smith (Peterborough), Hodson (MK Dons), McNair (Manchester United), Ferguson (Millwall), Dallas (Leeds), Davis (Southampton), Norwood (Reading), Baird (Derby), C Evans (Blackburn), Reeves (MK Dons), McGinn (Aberdeen), McKay (Wigan), Boyce (Ross County), Magennis (Kilmarnock), K Lafferty (Norwich), Ward (Nottingham Forest), Washington (QPR), Grigg (Wigan).

No controversial exclusions

Roy Caroll still playing ???

They must have the smallest national pool to pick from

Lucas Hood

PTH2009 wrote: »

Roy Caroll still playing ???

They must have the smallest national pool to pick from

Iceland surely have smallest pool to pick from?

kfallon

Good old Roy....

https://vine.co/v/iatOt262Bln

galwaylad14

keeponhurling wrote: »

Northern Ireland initial squad

Northern Ireland squad: McGovern (Hamilton), Carroll (Notts County), Mannus (St. Johnstone), Cathcart (Watford), McAuley (West Brom), J Evans (Manchester United), McCullough (Doncaster), Hughes (Melbourne), D Lafferty (Burnley), McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Smith (Peterborough), Hodson (MK Dons), McNair (Manchester United), Ferguson (Millwall), Dallas (Leeds), Davis (Southampton), Norwood (Reading), Baird (Derby), C Evans (Blackburn), Reeves (MK Dons), McGinn (Aberdeen), McKay (Wigan), Boyce (Ross County), Magennis (Kilmarnock), K Lafferty (Norwich), Ward (Nottingham Forest), Washington (QPR), Grigg (Wigan).

No controversial exclusions

That really is a horrific squad

Corholio

To be fair it's not the worst considering the size of NI. Norwood, McGinn, Evans, Davis, Cathcart are all decent enough players, they seem to be well gelled as a team now too.

DuffleBag

PTH2009 wrote: »

Roy Caroll still playing ???

They must have the smallest national pool to pick from

He's younger than Shay Given..

Johner

Varane is a doubt for France.

https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/734335183168647168

dr.kenneth noisewater

Italy 30 man Euro 2016 squad. No Balotelli, Pirlo or Giovinco

https://twitter.com/Vivo_Azzurro/status/734720011227566080

irishguitarlad

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Italy 30 man Euro 2016 squad. No Balotelli, Pirlo or Giovinco

https://twitter.com/Vivo_Azzurro/status/734720011227566080

Wouldnt fear them one bit

Cake Man

keeponhurling wrote: »

Northern Ireland initial squad

Northern Ireland squad: McGovern (Hamilton), Carroll (Notts County), Mannus (St. Johnstone), Cathcart (Watford), McAuley (West Brom), J Evans (Manchester United), McCullough (Doncaster), Hughes (Melbourne), D Lafferty (Burnley), McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Smith (Peterborough), Hodson (MK Dons), McNair (Manchester United), Ferguson (Millwall), Dallas (Leeds), Davis (Southampton), Norwood (Reading), Baird (Derby), C Evans (Blackburn), Reeves (MK Dons), McGinn (Aberdeen), McKay (Wigan), Boyce (Ross County), Magennis (Kilmarnock), K Lafferty (Norwich), Ward (Nottingham Forest), Washington (QPR), Grigg (Wigan).

No controversial exclusions

Would like to take this opportunity to wish them the absolute worst.

ionadnapokot

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Wouldnt fear them one bit

The Juve rocks at the back and in goal are where they are strongest.
Long and Walters will not physically dominate the 3cbacks.
Will still be very tough to get a point from this game.

Johner

galwaylad14

Cake Man wrote: »

Would like to take this opportunity to wish them the absolute worst.

I fully echo this sentiment, hope they get wiped out over there.

A_Sober_Paddy

galwaylad14 wrote: »

I fully echo this sentiment, hope they get wiped out over there.

Why do you wish that? I hope they do well, to be honest

Johner

There's no danger of them getting any points, Germany, Poland and Ukraine will beat them pretty comfortably.

CantGetNoSleep

Italy look there for the taking

kfallon

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Wouldnt fear them one bit

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Italy look there for the taking

Didn't we all have this similar opinion before Euro 2012 and Italy beat us comfortably and were one of the best sides in the tournament.

You just never know which Italy will turn up tho Marchisio's injury is a massive blow for them.

ERG89

kfallon wrote: »

Didn't we all have this similar opinion before Euro 2012 and Italy beat us comfortably and were one of the best sides in the tournament.

You just never know which Italy will turn up tho Marchisio's injury is a massive blow for them.

Veratti is a bigger blow tbh. In 2012 they had a really strong midfield. Now they rely on the Juve back 4 (buffon included). I would have brought Berardi & Belloti too. Eder has done terrible at Inter & Zaza doesn't get much game time at Juve. I don't think Conte has done a good job either.....
How do Djourou & Senderos stay getting caps. They must have literally nobody else

kfallon

ERG89 wrote: »

Veratti is a bigger blow tbh. In 2012 they had a really strong midfield. Now they rely on the Juve back 4 (buffon included). I would have brought Berardi & Belloti too. Eder has done terrible at Inter & Zaza doesn't get much game time at Juve. I don't think Conte has done a good job either.....

Anytime I've seen Zaza he looks like a bit of a headless chicken. Now I'm not the biggest expert on Italian football, it's just the impression I get with him.

keeponhurling

Johner wrote: »

There's no danger of them getting any points, Germany, Poland and Ukraine will beat them pretty comfortably.

you would get around 3/1 in the bookies on that, tasty odds

Guy:Incognito

DuffleBag wrote: »

He's younger than Shay Given..

Everybody is younger than Shay Given. He was at God's christening.

NIMAN

galwaylad14 wrote: »

That really is a horrific squad

.... that topped its qualifying group.