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To think there not really a good looking player in the squad?

87 replies

ReadingRiot · 07/07/2018 16:51

And to like it?

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with any of them but they look like the lads you went to school with, not fashion models.

Can't help thinking there's a link to the better performance. More hard effort and less time in front of the mirror? More teamwork and less self absorption?

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ShrinkWrap · 07/07/2018 18:20

Another vote for Loftus Cheek! Totally gorgeous and built

ShatnersBassoon · 07/07/2018 18:23

They're all ok aren't they? Just standard-looking young men.

I'm struggling to recall an England player who was genuinely good-looking, and not a 'best of an average bunch'. Paul Ince, probably.

IGiorni · 07/07/2018 18:27

I actually think there’s some lovely looking lads in the squad. Horses for courses eh? I do see what you’re getting at OP, they’re not more interested in being poster boys than they are at being good at what they do but I can’t think of many England players like that in the past either to be fair.

AlonsoTigerHeart · 07/07/2018 18:30

Doesnt matter they are rich

HemanOrSheRa · 07/07/2018 18:31

They are all so young! Or am I old? I saw Delle being interviewed after the match and my heart melted but in a 'I bet his Mum is proud' way as he came over as being a real sweetheart. Definitely not in a 'Phwroar' way!

Apileofballyhoo · 07/07/2018 18:32

What cornholio said.

olderthanyouthink · 07/07/2018 18:39

Dele Alli is cute, looks nice in a suit and he's also my age Smile

To think there not really a good looking player in the squad?
ForalltheSaints · 07/07/2018 18:51

I expect those on this thread do not remember Iain Dowie, Peter Beardsley or Matt Le Tissier.

AlonsoTigerHeart · 07/07/2018 18:53

Dele Alli is 11 at best

AnduinsGirl · 07/07/2018 18:54

Iain Dowie, Peter Beardsley or Matt Le Tissier.
I feel a bitch for laughing at that!

abbsisspartacus · 07/07/2018 18:56

They are young lads enjoying the game which makes a change to the old ones who made a few quid and got pissed on the plane home

LoniceraJaponica · 07/07/2018 18:57

Dele looks like he has just finished A levels

HemanOrSheRa · 07/07/2018 18:58

Ah Peter Beardsley Grin

Sophieelmer · 07/07/2018 18:58

Loftus-Cheek 😍

esk1mo · 07/07/2018 18:59

raheem sterling is gorgeous!

esk1mo · 07/07/2018 19:00

just googled Loftus-Cheek

oh dear lord

youarenotkiddingme · 07/07/2018 19:01

I don't think it's about 'how' they actually look but whether they play on how they look rather than their football skills.

They aren't prancing around doing fashion labels etc - which is obviously fine and choice - but focusing on the team and the game and their set pieces.

They do fee a more down to earth team than we've had previously. Iyswim?

TheDowagerCuntess · 07/07/2018 19:01

Harry Kane's good looking, isn't he?

I'm sure I'm old enough to be his mother, so I ask that in a question-like way, as he's attractive, but not in the 'phwoarrr' way, that I used to find nice-looking blokes of my own generation.

Metoodear · 07/07/2018 19:10

Everyone has different tastes I sure they wouldn’t think I am anything to write home about

MrsChollySawcutt · 07/07/2018 19:12

Wow how shallow are you OP?

How would you feel if a man made a comment like that about the England women's team. ConfusedShockConfused

glintandglide · 07/07/2018 19:12

I like, exactly as you say, how they look like chaps you went to school with rather than the gelled up, vulgar, money throwing, spit roasting, perma tanned over paid losers of the last 10 years

ReadingRiot · 07/07/2018 19:14

I think you've missed my point completely MrsCholly. I was remarking on the fact that this squad have better things to think about than their appearance, which is a very good thing.

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Smashpumpkin · 07/07/2018 19:14

I this Henderson is a real hottie Blush

SoyDora · 07/07/2018 19:16

I don’t find Harry Kane attractive but my MIL does (in her 60’s).
Personally I don’t care what they look like, they seem like a decent group of guys. Dele Alli has a lovely smile.

WeirdScenesInsideTheGoldmine · 07/07/2018 19:17

If you were really pissed and had freebase a kilo of cocaine you might think that Harry thing =thingy Gosling

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