Ranking World Cup Selection Surprises

It’s been a window full of intrigue, but some players have used it to devastating effect, to make the jump from squad players to locked in starters in Qatar, or to inscribe their name firmly in their managers squad lists. We look at a couple of Dutch delights, an England centre-half (no, not that one ), a brilliant Brazilian shape-shifting to good effect, and a Belgian on the rise.

There’s also World Cup Watch in Things We Love, where Dean discusses France’s strange defeat to Denmark and their potential over-reliance on talented young guns, and Jack pours out some love for the two South American behemoths who have delighted in this window.

Melon of the Week is awarded to some senility in the Portuguese camp, whilst Sam’s Gibberish includes the price hikes at the supermarket that are giving him nightmares.

It’s Ranks!