Zatman Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, PaulC said: Well they failed to qualify for the last world cup and England got to the semis. Not sure we should be concerned about Italy I am sure Croatia feel the same way about England since they got to the final. Football doesn't work like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just now, Zatman said: I am sure Croatia feel the same way about England since they got to the final. Football doesn't work like that One game Italy didnt even qualify. Don't understand all the nagativity surrounding England. Yes we could have a better manager but its about players and England have a real chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just now, PaulC said: One game Italy didnt even qualify. Don't understand all the nagativity surrounding England. Yes we could have a better manager but its about players and England have a real chance. Different Italian squad, only about 5 players left from that squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Zatman said: Different Italian squad, only about 5 players left from that squad The only thing I would say is Southgate I think is a poor manager, mancini is better but still bang average, would go as far as to say that I don't think think any of the managers are incredible tacticians anymore at international level They beat the Czechs 4-0 last night, they only position they look weak on paper is full back Edited June 5, 2021 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, villa4europe said: The only thing I would say is Southgate I think is a poor manager, mancini is better but still bang average, would go as far as to say that I don't think think any of the managers are incredible tacticians anymore at international level They beat the Czechs 4-0 last night, they only position they look weak on paper is full back cant really judge in friendlies against weak opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, PaulC said: cant really judge in friendlies against weak opposition. You can when we have them in the group stage in 3 weeks time If Italy are comfortably beating them, 17 shots and 63% possession then there's no reason to expect us to do the same Czechs have lost twice to Scotland in the last year, we should be looking to steam roll them, all out attack statement victory to carry in to the knockout stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, PaulC said: cant really judge in friendlies against weak opposition. Czech beat England in qualifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, villa4europe said: You can when we have them in the group stage in 3 weeks time If Italy are comfortably beating them, 17 shots and 63% possession then there's no reason to expect us to do the same Czechs have lost twice to Scotland in the last year, we should be looking to steam roll them, all out attack statement victory to carry in to the knockout stages Didn't see the game so can't judge but were the Czech's at full strength and were they really trying? Nobody wants to get injured before the main event. It doesnt matter if we dont steam roll them as long as we beat them and save our best performances for the knockout stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zatman said: Czech beat England in qualifying and we beat them 5-0 at home. So still would have won 6-2 on aggregate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 49 minutes ago, PaulC said: and we beat them 5-0 at home. So still would have won 6-2 on aggregate Its not an aggregate system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a m ole Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 Seen enough. Keeper - don’t care. Pickford can launch a counter and has the fight but is a liability, Henderson and Johnstone are safer hands but quite reserved. Maguire isn’t fit, so Mings starts in a 2 with Stones. Walker and Chilwell start at full back. Henderson isn’t fit and looked too arrogant for how much football he’s played in a year. Bellingham and Rice should be the midfield two, with Mount infront. Jack, Kane and whoever Southgate think suits right wing the best. Bench is strong so if it’s not working, make changes and make them early. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 My prediction for the starting line up vs Croatia - not what I would pick Pickford James.Walker.Stones.Chilwell Rice.Henderson Foden.Mount.Rashford Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 He's got to play Grealish. He's got no choice. Probably ahead of Rashford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Ben White, oh come onnnnnn Idiot Edited June 7, 2021 by Phil Silvers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 All the defenders..... For a team that can't defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Really can see us getting beaten by Scotland and finishing 3rd. We're utterly turgid. It's Hodgson football all over again. Just incapable of creating anything - against some absolute dross. Edited June 7, 2021 by rodders0223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Clueless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Man is an absolute clown. Surely means Maguire is knackered. At which point why is he being taken? Wes showed more pace and agility after 18 months out yesterday than Henderson did. Why is he being taken? Why do we never learn?? Did Spain take Ramos. No. Edited June 7, 2021 by rodders0223 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I think Grealish will start. He has the number 7, and has starred in every game. Gareth is a coward, even if he doesn’t want to play he I think he knows he’s going to be under immense pressure if he leaves him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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