[Albion] Sorry, but where is Dunk?

[jimmygull]

How is he not in the list of CB's in this article, yet he is in Garth Crook's team of the season! #pisstake

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44109210

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Because he's not been picked by England yet and Garth Crooks isn't the England manager.

 

[BensGrandad]

It seems about correct to me but I would say 2 out of 3 in Cahill Jones and Dunk but the rest I dont think there is any argument. I also think GS may play Walker as a CB as one of 3 CBs.

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

I think the bigger question is "how is Jake Livermore still an option for England?".

 

[BensGrandad]

I think the bigger question is "how is Jake Livermore still an option for England?".

Would you say no if CH went after him?

 

[Bold Seagull]

It seems about correct to me but I would say 2 out of 3 in Cahill Jones and Dunk but the rest I dont think there is any argument. I also think GS may play Walker as a CB as one of 3 CBs.

There isn't an argument over Mawson, a CB with a résumé of 2 relegation battles to his name, 1 failed. I have no idea how he is in the squad?

 

[Betfair Bozo]

There isn't an argument over Mawson, a CB with a résumé of 2 relegation battles to his name, 1 failed. I have no idea how he is in the squad?

He isn't is he? Just had a knee op.

 

[Marshy]

Would you say no if CH went after him?

yes I would say no thanks to Livermore

 

[Bold Seagull]

He isn't is he? Just had a knee op.

He's on that list from the BBC to which BG claimed there was no argument on any of them other than a choice between Cahill, Jones and Dunk...

 

[nicko31]

Southgate is ex Palace, Southgate is from Crawley, enough said

 

[get that board down!]

just out of interest, what are Dunk's comparable stats, anyone know?

 

[jcdenton08]

Southgate is ex Palace, Southgate is from Crawley, enough said

Barry Lloyd out

 

[Bold Seagull]

just out of interest, what are Dunk's comparable stats, anyone know?

Lewis Dunk
Blocks 58
Interceptions 71
Tackles 67
Pass Accuracy 79%

 

[Munkfish]

Lacelles, Dunk and Mee all deserved a chance over the overated Tarkowski and Mawson.

 

[Nathan]

Lewis Dunk
Blocks 58
Interceptions 71
Tackles 67
Pass Accuracy 79%

Blocks 58 - 1st
Interceptions 71 - 1st
Tackles 67 - 1st
Pass Accuracy 79% - 5th

Worth a mention on the bbc site you would have thought.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

He's on that list from the BBC to which BG claimed there was no argument on any of them other than a choice between Cahill, Jones and Dunk...

Only skimmed it but isn't it just basically a list of CD's that have had a call up at some point? The reality, as unpopular as it might be on here, is that there isn't a huge amount between any of the central defenders he might take. I'd have called Lewis up for that pair of friendlies but perhaps Southgate has decided that given the relative strengths of all those he has to select from he would rather pick CD's who regularly play in a back 3, seeing as he is very likely to favour that in the tournament, along with those he has more personal knowledge of. I am sure if you asked on a Burnley board they would say Tarkowski should go, Newcastle Lascelles etc etc. I am surprised he didn't take the opportunity to take a look in those friendlies especially given his apparent preference for ball players but it's too late now.

 

[Hendrax]

Blocks 58 - 1st
Interceptions 71 - 1st
Tackles 67 - 1st
Pass Accuracy 79% - 5th

Worth a mention on the bbc site you would have thought.

When you see those stats it's almost criminal not to mention him on that list.

What a load of old tosh.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Only skimmed it but isn't it just basically a list of CD's that have had a call up at some point? The reality, as unpopular as it might be on here, is that there isn't a huge amount between any of the central defenders he might take. I'd have called Lewis up for that pair of friendlies but perhaps Southgate has decided that given the relative strengths of all those he has to select from he would rather pick CD's who regularly play in a back 3, seeing as he is very likely to favour that in the tournament, along with those he has more personal knowledge of. I am sure if you asked on a Burnley board they would say Tarkowski should go, Newcastle Lascelles etc etc. I am surprised he didn't take the opportunity to take a look in those friendlies especially given his apparent preference for ball players but it's too late now.

You've not even skimmed it really, here is what is stated:

So who is in form and who has stood out in the Premier League this season?

BBC Sport has taken the key statistics from each position to see if there are any standout options.


So on Monday, BBC Sport produce an article by one of their pundits with Lewis Dunk in the team of the season, so basically 1 of 2 Premier League central defenders.

Tuesday, Dunk isn't even included in a list of central defenders who have stood out this season...

If you look at the key statistics they've claimed they're using, Dunk tops most of them.

 

[Justice]

Would you say no if CH went after him?

They do look very alike

 

[get that board down!]

Lewis Dunk
Blocks 58
Interceptions 71
Tackles 67
Pass Accuracy 79%

Shame 40 yard successful passes is not one of those stats!