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Dugout Discussion

21 November 2022 470 comments

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England kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Kick-off is at 13:00 GMT.

Gareth Southgate hands Bukayo Saka a start on the right wing for England, with Raheem Sterling lining up on the opposite flank. That means Phil Foden is named among the substitutes.

Elsewhere, Harry Maguire partners John Stones at the back in what is presumably a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 formation.

As expected, Kyle Walker and James Maddison are not fit enough to be involved.

For Iran, former Brighton and Hove Albion forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh is selected and is expected to feature in attack alongside dangerman Mehdi Taremi.

MATCHDAY 1 LINE-UPS

England XI: Pickford, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Bellingham, Rice, Mount, Saka, Sterling, Kane

Iran XI: Beiranvand, Moharrami, Pouraliganji, Cheshmi, Hosseini, Mohammadi, Nourollahi, Karimi, Hajsafi, Jahanbakhsh, Taremi

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lions
3 years, 4 months ago
Can you bring in players from.the bench more than once in a game week?
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1. lions
  3 years, 4 months ago
  And be able to score points in the current game week of course
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2. Mozumbus
  3 years, 4 months ago
  You can bring in the ones whose team has not played yet
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  1. lions
    3 years, 4 months ago
    That's fair - just wasn't sure if you only bring in players from bench once
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They are eating the dogs
3 years, 4 months ago
I was choosing between Saka and Foden and opted for Saka. Best decision ever.
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1. Mambino
  3 years, 4 months ago
  reckon I should leave the C on him or move it to Messi?
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  1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    3 years, 4 months ago
    I think you should definitely change it
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    1. Mambino
      3 years, 4 months ago
      ok I will - ta
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  2. They are eating the dogs
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Leave C on him. I have it on Messi, but I am not sure if he can get more than 15 points.
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    1. Mambino
      3 years, 4 months ago
      could see him scoring 4 - I'll have to give it som more thought. If I move it to Messi greed might punish me
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Original Sin
3 years, 4 months ago
Saka is on 15 points, how?
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1. Revival
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Midfielders get 1 extra point for every 2 key passes
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fantasist
3 years, 4 months ago
I had Saka. Then read on here that Foden will start. So got rid.
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1. chocolove
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Keep us updated
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The Mandalorian
3 years, 4 months ago
Maguire caught out on pace, he's terrible in a back 4 and leaks goals.
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⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
3 years, 4 months ago
OMG rashford
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Gizzachance
3 years, 4 months ago
Rashford goal
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SpaceCadet
3 years, 4 months ago
Rashford g Kane a
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Hazz
3 years, 4 months ago
OMG Rashford
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jacob1989
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane c 2 assists. I ll take that
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1. SpaceCadet
  3 years, 4 months ago
  A goal now to make it a 12th man success
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2. Freshy
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Messi lurking for me
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3. Gizzachance
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Kane off, you start sticking or twisting ?
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4. They are eating the dogs
  3 years, 4 months ago
  2 assists are only 6 points in world cup fantasy.
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  1. SpaceCadet
    3 years, 4 months ago
    7
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lions
3 years, 4 months ago
Mr Rashford is scoring too!!
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fantasist
3 years, 4 months ago
Rashford's selection in England squad now justified
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1. Feanor
  3 years, 4 months ago
  I wish he justified his selection in my FPL team, hah
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Hazz
3 years, 4 months ago
They should out this Rashford & Saka on penalties. Lethal finishers.
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1. Milk, 1 Šuker
  3 years, 4 months ago
  This. Well said
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Freshy
3 years, 4 months ago
Rashy easy
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Jafooli
3 years, 4 months ago
Home going its
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Piggs Boson
3 years, 4 months ago
Great play by Kane. Turned a hopeful long ball into a key chance.
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lions
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane will want his goal for sure
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Gizzachance
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane cap 2 assists, if I transfer him out for say Messi, do I lose pts? Not quite up to rules, only did team yesterday!
Cheers
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1. jacob1989
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Yes he ll lose his 7 points.
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  1. Gizzachance
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Thanks
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2. DavvaMC
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Yes
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  1. Gizzachance
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Cheers
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3. chocolove
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Transfer out. Wont lose points.
  Sub off. Lose points.
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Total Slotball
3 years, 4 months ago
England would be primed for this tournament with an elite centre back and keeper
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1. Alan The Llama
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Are you suggesting Maguire and Pickford aren't elite?
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  1. Deulofail
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Are you suggesting they are?
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    1. Alan The Llama
      3 years, 4 months ago
      No, I'm not. Unless we're talking about scarecrows. Maguire's definitely an elite level scarecrow.
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2. Nomar
  3 years, 4 months ago
  And if they played teams of Iran's level every game.
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  1. Total Slotball
    3 years, 4 months ago
    This level of performance is impressive against any oppostion at a WC.
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    1. Jafooli
      3 years, 4 months ago
      Iran have attacked once and scored...
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      1. Total Slotball
        3 years, 4 months ago
        cheer up, 5 goals in any WC game is impressive
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3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
  3 years, 4 months ago
  They are playing Iran . Hardly a power in world football 😆
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  1. Baps Hunter
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Drone power unfortunately though 🙁
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  2. Nomar
    3 years, 4 months ago
    I haven't really been watching the games, but from bits I've seen Qatar would genuinely struggle in League 1 and this Iran side would be mid table Championship, at best.
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  3. Total Slotball
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Dammed if they play poor against weak opposition. Dammed if they play well against lesser sides. Can't win
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    1. Nomar
      3 years, 4 months ago
      A win is a win.
      
      My annoyance is more that 2 of the teams in this tournament already look like they have no business being anywhere near this tournament.
      
      I find it annoying that teams like Italy don't make it when garbage like Iran get there.
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      1. Total Slotball
        3 years, 4 months ago
        you can't deny countries who earned the right to be there through there qualifying region. WC in the middle of a domestic season does mean lesser nations will struggle even more against fit and fresh stronger quality nations
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        Nomar
        3 years, 4 months ago
        To be honest Naby I can't really be bothered getting into an argument with you about this.
        
        Enjoy the win.
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        Total Slotball
        3 years, 4 months ago
        how can you annoyed when england hit 6 in a major tournament pal
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        Nomar
        3 years, 4 months ago
        Why do you assume I follow England?
        
        Also, haven't been watching much of it because genuine issues with the fact of where the tournament is being played and how it got there in the first place.
        
        I genuinely feel strongly about those things.
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        Total Slotball
        3 years, 4 months ago
        QPR fan. You should support England then,
        
        Have all the debate about Qatar and there laws before the WC. The football is being played and that's what all the focus should be on.
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        Nomar
        3 years, 4 months ago
        Thanks for telling me what choices to make in my life. Appreciate it mate.
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        Total Slotball
        3 years, 4 months ago
        ok snow flake.
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4. They are eating the dogs
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Ramsdale is an elite keeper.
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  1. Total Slotball
    3 years, 4 months ago
    data suggests otherwise
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The Mandalorian
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane is on for the Golden Assist Boot
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They are eating the dogs
3 years, 4 months ago
Iran captain criticized their goverment. He is definitely not coming home.
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fantasist
3 years, 4 months ago
Rashford and Saka making up for their penalty misses at Euros.
Sancho watching at home.
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jacob1989
3 years, 4 months ago
Accept kane c 14 pts or gamble and put c on mbappe? I am inclined to leave it on kane
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1. fantasist
  3 years, 4 months ago
  7 isn't great, I'd swap
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  1. Baps Hunter
    3 years, 4 months ago
    Depends on the goal. 7 is okayish, but I'd look for more, if no beed to pkay safe.
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2. Revival
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Change to Mbappe. I'd set a minimum target of 10 points doubled for my captain
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3. Gizzachance
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Gonna swap to mbappe, take more Punts in this game, bit more fun to while away time with no fpl
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Baps Hunter
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane out. Small relief as nonowner.
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Gizzachance
3 years, 4 months ago
Kane cap 2 assists, cap mbappe?
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Piggs Boson
3 years, 4 months ago
Imagine getting hammered, legs aching, and then you see a fresh Grealish, Foden, Rashford, and Wilson come off the bench....

Attacking depth is nice luxury to have when you get 5 subs...
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Mambino
3 years, 4 months ago
Can you transfer out your 12th man?
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1. Gizzachance
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Don’t think so
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2. fantasist
  3 years, 4 months ago
  You're stuck with him for the GW once selected
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3. Mozumbus
  3 years, 4 months ago
  No
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Jafooli
3 years, 4 months ago
Dutch teamsheet?
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1. Jafooli
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Norbit starts...
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Boomerang V
3 years, 4 months ago
Are there bonus points?

I have Kane captain with Messi and Neymar to go… Not sure if I shiuld change armband.
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1. Mambino
  3 years, 4 months ago
  No bonus - I think I'd change and go Messi. Was thinking of moving C off Saka for Messi but might stick but I defo would move it off Kane for Messi
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2. Mozumbus
  3 years, 4 months ago
  No bonus
  Instead, there are performance points
  For instance, a point for two shots on target for forwards
  See game rules
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Total Slotball
3 years, 4 months ago
Dutch team

https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1594703802296406016
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1. Revival
  3 years, 4 months ago
  Depay benched
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