Zero passion in his game, terrified of making a challenge, no desire to even remotely protect his full-back. Deservedly subbed at half time., I would think of starting Puncheon on the left for the Swansea game, with either Lee or Wickham playing off of Benteke up front.

A little voice saying "You're far too good for this place"

It probably says all there is to say about the England set up at the moment. Yet an other "non-threat" from Townsend. He's a bit like the manager - good in (a few) lapses, s*it the rest.

My son is a life long Spurs supporter who works at St James Park and when we signed Townsend he told me not to expect too much as he was vastly over rated

Towards the end of Yala's tenure I did not see much passion tbh. I was glad he left, clearly didn't want to be here. His cup final performance said it all.

I'd be inclined to accommodate Townsend and play him in his position, just to try and get him back to form.

There is no doubt Zaha is the better player and I also think he has the greater adaptability. Despite what people say Zaha does track back and would support Kelly more than Townsend.

Personally I have to agree with you, how Zaha has been overlooked for England in favour of Townsend is ridiculous.

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The trouble is, Zaha is far better on the right. At the start of the season, it was Zaha on the left and Townsend on the right, our attack improved when they were switched. Townsend is good on both wings except he whines about it because he doesn't get to shoot all the time on the left.