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Let's establish a core group by 2020 for next WC run by SixShutouts66

I'm not as knowledgeable as many on the board, but it seems we had a lot of unsettled lineups going into this WC qualification. I understand that some times there are issues with injuries and getting European-based players for friendlies. It seems we have to get players used to playing with each and settling on playing strategies (plus getting and staying with one manager) so we qualify (in waht should be an easy qualifying zone).

Giving time to the potential next generation is an important step in going forward and rising from the ashes of this year's debacle.