Sheffield United supporters believe that Thomas Tuchel should call up one of their players for England.
Now that the season’s last international break has arrived, Sheffield United entered it in a very good position.
They are still very much in the running for automatic promotion, along with Burnley and Leeds United, despite their two-point deduction.
This past weekend, Sheffield United defeated Sheffield Wednesday, bringing them closer to first-place Leeds United.
While Blades fans are firmly focused on securing promotion back to the Premier League right now, attention has turned away from the club football and to the international break.
Thomas Tuchel announced his England squad last week and it included just one player from the second tier.
This came despite suggestions Tuchel could call up Championship players for the Three Lions.
Sheffield United fans Michael Cooper for England call-up
Now, an interesting debate has broken out on social media surrounding Sheffield United goalkeeper, Michael Cooper.
Sheffield United supporters are of the opinion that their shot-stopper deserves to be called up for his country in the near future.
One fan wrote: “If we don’t go up he’s gone. Someone takes a punt on him. Right age and absolute quality. Decent with his feet as well which helps these days.
One wrote: “I agree!,” while another asserted: “Much better than Ramsdale!” Unquestionably the greatest in the league, they have saved United on multiple occasions this season and only cost £2 million.
Simply said, “He’s absolute quality,” was Sheffield United’s fourth response.
Many rival fans, however, also suggested there are better possibilities in the post’s comment section.
“Not even on Trafford’s level,” a Burnley fan wrote.
Another replied: “Best keeper in the Championship has already been selected mate.”
While a third claimed: “Look at Trafford’s stats then tell me Cooper’s the best in the Championship.”
Michael Cooper vs Burnley’s James Trafford Championship stats
When taking a look at James Trafford and Cooper’s stats in the league this term, they do suggest the Burnley ace has been in better form.
Still, some Sheffield United supporters believe Cooper should be given a chance before Aaron Ramsdale. The Southampton player has scored an incredible 50 goals and kept just two clean sheets in 21 Premier League games this season, so it’s understandable why some Sheffield United supporters want Cooper to start over their former player. However, since the Blades are expected to win promotion to the top flight in 2025–2026, the 25-year-old might have a better chance of joining the team then.
