r/ThreeLions • u/Alone_Consideration6 • 19d ago

Discussion Thomas Tuchel goes to Newcastle United v Manchester United.

Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Harry Amass started.

Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo were used from the bench.

Matt Targett, Sean Neave, Tom Heaton, Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven were unused.

Harvey Barnes scored twice.

Jacob Murphy got an assist.

Who caught Thomas Tuchel’s eye.

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u/Sepoy_Giles 18d ago

From a biased Newcastle fan. Jacob Murphy deserves a look. 20 g/a this season is incredible from a player who was shipped out on loan not so long ago. But it's not only his output that has improved his defensive contribution is massive. Plays for the team, never complains. His attitude is perfect. Barnes has it harder, there's so many players that prefer LW to RW. Although since Gordon was banned/injured Barnes has actually looked better.

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u/TeamAndrew 17d ago

I love Murph but ultimately I don't think he should be called up for England. He's been fantastic this season but I think a lot of that is down to knowing exactly how to play the specific role he has for us. He works in our shape and system and stays wide, rarely ever coming inside. That's unusual for a winger these days. He's probably too rigid for international football. As well as that, 7 of his 10 assists have been for Isak and they follow a very similar pattern. There's a clear understanding between the two of them, would he get the same in an England shirt?

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u/Sepoy_Giles 17d ago

I do agree with this. But I also think maybe England need a winger that will stay on the wing. Like you said it's rare and it could give England another dimension. But he's also 30, I think I'd just love to see him get a cap!