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Football Weekly Tuchel’s giant England squad and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly
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Mar 24, 2026 Ali Maxwell, football writer known for squad and EFL analysis; George Elek, tactical journalist and recruitment eye; Sanny Rudravajhala, reporter and podcaster with sharp EFL takes. They react to Tuchel’s 35-player England selection and debates over fullback and midfield roles. Then a lively EFL roundup covers promotion races, Coventry and Millwall’s form, Hull’s unpredictability, Wrexham’s media noise and League One/Two surprises.
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Euro 96 Bobbleheads As England Squad Analogy
- Sanny unearthed Euro 96 corinthian bobbleheads as a playful analogy for England's large squad of potential immortals.
- He lists David Unsworth, Barry Venison and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock as his one-cap wonder collection.
Coventry's Recruitment Fuels Success But Premier League Tests Loom
- Coventry's promotion is built on excellent recruitment and a repeatable possession style led by Matt Grimes, but Premier League survival will test defensive resilience.
- Ali Maxwell warns their goalkeeper Carl Rushworth may be sold and the Xavi-like role of Grimes may have limited impact at a higher level.
Middlesbrough Struggle From Chance Creation To Finishing
- Middlesbrough create chances but lack an out-and-out finisher, exposing their promotion bid to slips at season end.
- Sanny cites David Strelec's modest goal tally and Tommy Conway's wide role as factors stalling Borough's momentum.

