Ox was pretty decent in the latter half in the season, and it's not like there's much depth in the english midfield so I think it's a loss.

He isn't pure crap but he is not much better than what we already have imo.
One less average midfielder isn't going to hurt us.

If it was Alli then I would be a bit disappointed.

It is the worst midfield in a long time though for me. At the last World Cup we at least had Creasehead even if he was about 50 years old.

Thierry Henry saying the midfield of 2004-6 was the best in the world. Scholes/Lampard/Creasehead/Beckham. Man like Hargreaves as well he was class.

defense isn't anything special either imo, but we will see. hopefully they bring their scoring boots and it's enough to make a bit of a run.

Who's "Creasehead"?

Ah, whacha got against our Stevie?

Nothing, just like the name.

Hart not included in England's squad.

Pickford?

Yes. Guys can disagree with me but I would probably take Hart to be honest. I have been a long term critic of Hart but he's one of our most experienced players and especially for a position like goalkeeper you don't want to be taking three kids. Hart/Butland/Pickford probably would have been mine.

Nick Pope will take Hart's place though. 26 years old.

Becks would be unreal if he was playing these days. Deep-lying CM absolutely bossing the game. Better than Kroos, Xavi and Pirlo etc.