28 Feb 2018 00:24:14
I think for us moving forward for the rest of the season Lingard needs to start every week. The boy has been phenomenal for us this season, and I think England need to start him in that number 10 role this summer.
The one thing which really stands out about him for me is his movement, he's always buzzing about. I really focused on him when he came on against Chelsea, and he always seemed to find a pocket of space. The best example of his movement, not sure if anyone else saw it, came when we were 2-1 up with about 5 minutes to go and he ran across the Chelsea back 3 from the right hand side, to the left, constantly arching and changing the direction of his run to stay onside and make an angle for the pass from young.
He's beginning to add an end product as well, I'd love to see him reach the 20 goal mark this season, he's on 13 already so it is possible. I'd say he's got to be a candidate for our player of the pitch, and most importantly, he's one of our own.
Caolán.


1.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 07:52:49
He's definitely a candidate for player of the pitch but as we know that coveted honour isn't easy to get.


2.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 09:57:55
Lingard drives me mental! I think his all round play isn't great. He never shows for the ball, when he gets it he just takes the easy option. His off field antics do my nut in too but at the moment he's doing the business in front of goal so my opinion is irrelevant. I do find him anonymous in most games he starts though but he's been a very valuable squad player this season.


3.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 10:57:07
I agree Caolan. I would argue that he should start for England over alli as England’s no 10. His movement is great and now that he has added goals he has become a really good player. I doubt Southgate will start him but I expect him to be on the plane.


4.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 12:01:50
I don't think Lingard is in our best 11 but he is in our 'best 13' and in great form. He shouldn't start every game though for me, we have better players who need to find some form working together.


5.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 12:31:25
On form he should be in our best 11 .
Maybe not reputation tho?