KHV Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I dont think England will get out of this group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I just hope Uncle Woy does not go with Welbeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted June 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 12, 2014 I can't help but think the state of the pitch will suit the italians more We have alot of players who are good with the ball at their feet and are at their best when they are running at players doubt we can do that on that dodgy surface where the italians are slow and methodical will probably be more direct which will be suited to this pitch All the talk over here is that the bad pitch will suit a physical and direct england (if they're feeling complimentary, basically most insinuate we're a bunch of clodders). Italy are a fundamentally excellent bunch of footballers technically and would go better on a good surface IMO. I think it's bad for our players because the standards of the pitches in the premier league are so high and have been so high for a long time. The younger players who haven't been on loan in the lower leagues might not have seen a bad surface since they were playing down the park. It's interesting to see someone who thinks we're a good footballing side though, I think we do have some good technical ball players this time round, but I can see us going from back to front quickly and giving the ball away regardless, seems to be a cultural problem for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think the bad pitch favours England as will probably put Pirlo and De Rossi out of controlling the game. Might also mean Hodgson regretting calling up Carroll now for long ball and wouldn't be surprised if Lambert starts in bad conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Some talk today that Italy will have to play Chiellini at LB? If that's the case then he isn't the quickest abd i'd like to see us attack him. Wellbeck may just start as his England record is good but i'd like to see Sterling come on for half an hour and frighten the bejeasus out of them. Come on England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wellbeck gets harshly criticised. He's a good player, he's just a different type of winger/attacker than the ones that get people excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think England and Uruguay will qualify from this group. Theres a feel good factor about this England squad I just can't see them not qualifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think the same. I think italy will go out. I think they're overrated and I think we'll pip them. Obviously could be totally wrong, but that's what I'd put my money on. We'll beat them tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Italy are a very decent team guys, they have quality all over the pitch. The way to beat them is athletism. If they slow the tempo down, it'll suit them down to the ground, we need to raise the tempo early and put the cat among the pigeons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 England should be looking to beat Uruguay and Italy, definitely the better team on paper. The only world class players in that team are Buffon & Pirlo only world class players on that team and are 36 & 35. Sure they have some good players but the fear England have going into this world cup is palpable. As for Uruguay Lugano is bloody captain a player who couldn't manage to get games for WBA last season and has since been released, sure they have some nice players but as a team, should England fear them. Personally, I think it's great as the hype the press give to England for every major tournament is painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think we will beat Italy draw with Uruguay then lose to Costa Rica Typical England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted June 13, 2014 Visiting Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 The only world class players in that team are Buffon & Pirlo only world class players on that team and are 36 & 35 De Rossi is better than either of them. He's probably the best player of his type in the world but playing for Roma means he gets ignored. A lot of people are basing their ideas of Italy on a stereotype and a quick glance at the teamsheet. Their midfield is so far ahead of ours, we'll spend 90 minutes hoping for the counter but I'm not sure how effective that will be. Balotelli is wildly inconsistent so hopefully that works in our favour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The only world class players in that team are Buffon & Pirlo only world class players on that team and are 36 & 35 De Rossi is better than either of them. He's probably the best player of his type in the world but playing for Roma means he gets ignored. A lot of people are basing their ideas of Italy on a stereotype and a quick glance at the teamsheet. Their midfield is so far ahead of ours, we'll spend 90 minutes hoping for the counter but I'm not sure how effective that will be. Balotelli is wildly inconsistent so hopefully that works in our favour. Ah but I don't think De Rossi was ever world class, he is a very good player but I don't think he broke into that real top top tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted June 13, 2014 Visiting Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 The only world class players in that team are Buffon & Pirlo only world class players on that team and are 36 & 35 De Rossi is better than either of them. He's probably the best player of his type in the world but playing for Roma means he gets ignored. A lot of people are basing their ideas of Italy on a stereotype and a quick glance at the teamsheet. Their midfield is so far ahead of ours, we'll spend 90 minutes hoping for the counter but I'm not sure how effective that will be. Balotelli is wildly inconsistent so hopefully that works in our favour. Ah but I don't think De Rossi was ever world class, he is a very good player but I don't think he broke into that real top top tier. Fair enough, but I think he only gets looked at like that because he's still playing for Roma. None of our midfielders are at his or Marchisio's level. Gerrard at times, but he's not as reliable as them. ------------------------------------------- How bad are our midfielders when Jordan Henderson is looking like our best option? Milner should be alongside Gerrard IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 Henderson's had a brilliant season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si. Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This. Team to face the Fascists: Hart Johnson Jagielka Cahill Baines Gerrard Henderson Lallana Rooney Sterling Sturridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think the same. I think italy will go out. I think they're overrated and I think we'll pip them. Obviously could be totally wrong, but that's what I'd put my money on. We'll beat them tomorrow. I think the opposite, nobody seems to rate them and lot of people have Uruguay going through ahead of them. Uruguay I think are being overrated when they are an old creaking team who peak was 2010-11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I don't think Uruguay are all that either, but they are South American and that is an advantage. England will struggle most with the conditions, and there isn't really anything they can do about it tbh. If they are to do well, they need to get ahead early and not leave it open going into the final third when they will tire out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradd92 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sturridge in a Villa kit as a young lad about to be shown on itv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) How bad are our midfielders when Jordan Henderson is looking like our best option? Milner should be alongside Gerrard IMO thats not how football works and has unfortunately been englands problem for as long as i can remember is henderson a better option than milner? probably not but is henderson and gerrard a better option than milner and gerrard? based on how well they've paired up for liverpool this season the answer has to be yes we always look at the individuals, especially in midfield, and shoe horn them in, its amazing how many journos and pundits picking their england team are still wanting to play lampard and gerrard together, this time both in deeper roles, hoddle being one of them Edited June 13, 2014 by villa4europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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