Wales squad

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

I think Bale will start. Not sure what the team or formation will be though.
I would go

Wayne Hennessey
Neco Williams
Joe Rodon
Chris Mepham
Ben Davies
Ethan Ampadu
Joe Allen
Aaron Ramsey
Dan James
Brennan Johnson
Gareth Bale

Page may play Davies at centre back as part of a back three. Will Connor Roberts or Harry Wilson start? Will Johnson start?

I prefer this line-up. With Johnson in the team, you don't need Roberts bombing forward every 5 minutes. If the full-backs do go forward, Ampadu is pretty good at dropping into the backline. Saying that, I think it's going to be 3 at the back

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

My preferred line-up and formation.

Wayne Hennessey
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Neco Williams - Chris Mepham - Joe Rodon - Ben Davies
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Joe Allen - Ethan Ampadu
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Brennan Johnson - Aaron Ramsey - Dan James
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Gareth Bale

(Note: Johnson & James are both good at tracking back when required).

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Re: Wales squad

There's absolutely no way Bale doesn't start

[Pearcey3]

Re: Wales squad

There's absolutely no way Bale doesn't start

Yep. Just his presence on the pitch matters. Besides if Bale doesn’t start due to lack of matches nor should Hennessey or Rodon. Bale can probably give 60/70 minutes which hopefully will be enough.

[Armitage Shanks]

Re: Wales squad

How does Brennan Johnson get to play for Wales?
Glad he is as he's a good player

[Pearcey3]

Re: Wales squad

My preferred line-up and formation.

Wayne Hennessey
-
Neco Williams - Chris Mepham - Joe Rodon - Ben Davies
-
Joe Allen - Ethan Ampadu
-
Brennan Johnson - Aaron Ramsey - Dan James
-
Gareth Bale

(Note: Johnson & James are both good at tracking back when required).

If that is the side we would still have the likes of Harry Wilson, Conor Roberts, Sorba Thomas and Rabbi Motondo as bench options. Not bad considering Ward, Moore, Brooks and Roberts are missing.

[Pearcey3]

Re: Wales squad

How does Brennan Johnson get to play for Wales?
Glad he is as he's a good player

Welsh relatives on his mother’s side.

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Re: Wales squad

My preferred line-up and formation.

Wayne Hennessey
-
Neco Williams - Chris Mepham - Joe Rodon - Ben Davies
-
Joe Allen - Ethan Ampadu
-
Brennan Johnson - Aaron Ramsey - Dan James
-
Gareth Bale

(Note: Johnson & James are both good at tracking back when required).

I do like this, only thing I'd not sure of is if Wilson or Johnson would be the best impact sub, no one would want Johnson coming on after 70 mins and running at them

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

If that is the side we would still have the likes of Harry Wilson, Conor Roberts, Sorba Thomas and Rabbi Motondo as bench options. Not bad considering Ward, Moore, Brooks and Roberts are missing.

I chose that line-up and formation because it is very flexible. You can easily go 4-4-1-1 with Johnson & James dropping back, or transition into 3-4-2-1 with either Davis or Ampadu in a back 3, plus there is the attacking depth down the flanks with Williams, Johnson, Davies & James.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

I do like this, only thing I'd not sure of is if Wilson or Johnson would be the best impact sub, no one would want Johnson coming on after 70 mins and running at them

I was watching Johnson this evening and he is very good defensively, and he can break from deep.

[Pearcey3]

Re: Wales squad

I do like this, only thing I'd not sure of is if Wilson or Johnson would be the best impact sub, no one would want Johnson coming on after 70 mins and running at them

Think Page may start with Wilson as the more experienced player. What I like about the squad is the pace that a number of players have.

[Pearcey3]

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I chose that line-up and formation because it is very flexible. You can easily go 4-4-1-1 with Johnson & James dropping back, or transition into 3-4-2-1 with either Davis or Ampadu in a back 3, plus there is the attacking depth down the flanks with Williams, Johnson, Davies & James.

I was thinking exactly this. You could also go 4-1-4-1 as well with Ampadu as the single CDM. We have plenty of pace there too.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

I was thinking exactly this. You could also go 4-1-4-1 as well with Ampadu as the single CDM. We have plenty of pace there too.

Yeah, Total Football if they are coached properly

[Pearcey3]

Re: Wales squad

Yeah, total football if they are coached properly

I’m not sure total football and Chris Mepham go hand in hand.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Wales squad

I’m not sure total football and Chris Mepham go hand in hand.

I might have got a bit carried away there Is it just me, or is he getting worse as he gets older? I remember he was quite good when he first signed for Bournemouth, but seemed to lose confidence after a few mistakes.