Under-21 Euro 2023 Qualifying

I don't see the same dynamic at play in this squad.

But it still doesn't mean we need to stick to a central isolated #9 and two wide men.

I wonder woule he look at a more traditional 4-4-2 variant with two up top and pack the midfield?
Would mean less width unless the FB's were bombing on (not likely v's Italy) but could mean a greater connection between the midfielders and attacking players, and more openings for our midfielders to allow one of Noss, Smallbone or Johansson to start with the two established lads?

I dunno, just thinking of options as what we have seen thus far with the 4-3-3 has looked inept.

No point going in circles here.  If you are of the opinion that Obafemi has no interest in lining out for our 21's then that's a valid opinion. I feel he has either been injured or far from match-fit for each of our meetups this year.  I'd argue he seems fit enough for this one but he's not in - whether that's because he declined a callup or JC left him out, we don't yet know and hopefully someone will raise it with Crawford.

Looks really powerful whatever height he is

2022 UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifierf 

 Ireland v Italy

Tallaght Stadium

KO 5:30pm

LIVE on RTÉ2

Not bad for Half 5 on a Friday evening