[Albion] Jack Hinshelwood [9/4/24: new deal to 2028]

[Withdean South Stand]

I sincerely believe he will have a Senior Cap by the end of the season.

Let's see if my prediction proves to be as unbelievably wrong and misguided as yours have been.

I think he's a certainty to be in the next squad, if he can stay fit, and I think he's got every chance of getting himself a Cap in the next International window. He's an incredible footballer and at his age, surely one of the very best in the world.

 

[Beanstalk]

I think he's a certainty to be in the next squad, if he can stay fit, and I think he's got every chance of getting himself a Cap in the next International window. He's an incredible footballer and at his age, surely one of the very best in the world.

No chance despite me agreeing with your second sentence wholeheartedly.

Whilst he is fabulous and one of the best in the world for his age group, the England side is packed with quality CMs. Tuchel only really plays with 2 of those and that will be Rice and Bellingham with one of Palmer/Foden/Rogers/MGW/Eze playing as a CAM. If he decides to play Bellingham as the CAM then Gallagher (who is having a revival season at Atleti), Curtis Jones, Mainoo or Wharton will all be selected ahead of Jack.

It's a shame but he'll be an important part of the U21 squad as they compete in the U21 Euros in the summer and that's his best pathway to the national team. He'll be there in the next five years, if he remains injury free.

 

[Springal]

The thing is he’s not obviously ‘great’ in any one area, but is a tidy footballer with an incredible football ‘brain’ - more than happy for him to stay under the radar especially give his age

 

[beefypigeon]

No chance despite me agreeing with your second sentence wholeheartedly.

Whilst he is fabulous and one of the best in the world for his age group, the England side is packed with quality CMs. Tuchel only really plays with 2 of those and that will be Rice and Bellingham with one of Palmer/Foden/Rogers/MGW/Eze playing as a CAM. If he decides to play Bellingham as the CAM then Gallagher (who is having a revival season at Atleti), Curtis Jones, Mainoo or Wharton will all be selected ahead of Jack.

It's a shame but he'll be an important part of the U21 squad as they compete in the U21 Euros in the summer and that's his best pathway to the national team. He'll be there in the next five years, if he remains injury free.

Wharton has just come back from injury and I would say on current form, Jack should be given a chance over Mainoo. I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility that he sneaks in as he also provides cover at full back too.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

The thing is he’s not obviously ‘great’ in any one area, but is a tidy footballer with an incredible football ‘brain’ - more than happy for him to stay under the radar especially give his age

That’s what will keep him with us for a while yet. Along with the fact he’s not lightning quick.

Though I have to say after watching his highlight reel from Newcastle you could probably put him down as ‘great’ with his heading ability, especially when you factor in his headed goals.

 

[Johnny Byrne superstar]

No chance despite me agreeing with your second sentence wholeheartedly.

Whilst he is fabulous and one of the best in the world for his age group, the England side is packed with quality CMs. Tuchel only really plays with 2 of those and that will be Rice and Bellingham with one of Palmer/Foden/Rogers/MGW/Eze playing as a CAM. If he decides to play Bellingham as the CAM then Gallagher (who is having a revival season at Atleti), Curtis Jones, Mainoo or Wharton will all be selected ahead of Jack.

It's a shame but he'll be an important part of the U21 squad as they compete in the U21 Euros in the summer and that's his best pathway to the national team. He'll be there in the next five years, if he remains injury free.

Not sure it is going that great for Gallagher in Madrid....

 

[Beanstalk]

Not sure it is going that great for Gallagher in Madrid....

I think it's going pretty well...

Conor Gallagher is at the centre of Atlético Madrid’s charge up La Liga

The English midfielder has given Diego Simeone’s team balance – and helped them win 14 games in a row

www.theguardian.com

Simeone seems to like him at least...

Conor Gallagher: Atletico Madrid midfielder thriving under Diego Simeone ahead of Real Madrid Champions League last-16 showdown

Conor Gallagher relishing role under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid ahead of blockbuster Champions League last-16 derby with Real Madrid; Former Chelsea midfielder playing left-sided position in title challenge; follow coverage of the Champions League with the Sky Sports website and App

www.skysports.com

 

[Withdean South Stand]

Gallagher's a pitbull attack dog - great recruitment from Atletico. They have a style and identified an ideal midfielder for them.

But Hinshelwood's potentially a top class footballer. I think his ability and proven experience at full back as well as CM means he'll be a big player under Tuchel who loves that type of player. I think Hinshelwood is our most exciting young player ever to come through the academy. Dunk has been incredible, a top class International standard CB and was top class very early on. But Hinshelwood is a very different talent.