theboyangel Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Is it just me, or does he not run around as much in an England shirt? Playing for Villa > Playing for England 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Is it just me, or does he not run around as much in an England shirt? He is either still injured and playing through the pain or protecting himself cause it's a friendly which I doubt because he'll wanting to be starting in the euros. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Is it just me, or does he not run around as much in an England shirt? Probably under instruction from Southgate to keep the shape of guess. Southgate made a big thing of him ‘learning how they like to play’ when he was first involved with the England set up. Edited June 2, 2021 by villan-scott 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Such a load of shit spouted on here at times, he is a great player , not invincible but great, he does get fouled loads but also does go down easily at times, perhaps he expects to be clattered so plays for that but there are times when criticism against him is justified, unless you can’t allow yourself to accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Smithball > Southgateball 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Is it just me, or does he not run around as much in an England shirt? It is a friendly today. And probably isn't given as much of a licence to roam especially with Kane taking up a lot of the positions he would want to occupy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Not having a great game but still should have an assist and "won" 2 free kicks in dangerous positions. Wincing every time he gets tackled, so this could be a long summer... expect he'll be off within 15 mins of the second half, if not before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, smg said: Such a load of shit spouted on here at times, he is a great player , not invincible but great, he does get fouled loads but also does go down easily at times, perhaps he expects to be clattered so plays for that but there are times when criticism against him is justified, unless you can’t allow yourself to accept that. He goes down easily sometimes but they are still fouls. You aren't allowed to get the man before the ball which is generally what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Having a stinker so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Is it just me, or does he not run around as much in an England shirt? He doesn't have to. Better players get the ball to him, he doesn't have to go looking for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, jim said: Having a stinker so far. No worse than the others around him. Mings has played well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, Mantis said: Smithball > Southgateball Smithball = give it to Grealish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Good running for the goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Nowhere near fit and had a shocker, but helped to create England's two biggest chances on the night. Still reckon he'll play a big part this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I thought he did pretty well overall. Created a good chance for Kane, heavily involved in the goal and put in a great cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, icouldtelltheworld said: Nowhere near fit and had a shocker, but helped to create England's two biggest chances on the night. Still reckon he'll play a big part this summer Not a shocker by any means but clearly taking it a little easier and quite sensibly hasn't chased the game too much. Quite disciplined and following his instructions no doubt. Still one of the stand outs regardless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) I wouldn't say he had a bad game, but it's not the scintillating performance we're used to seeing from him. As has been said though, his role in the England setup is far more restricted than for us, so that's not all that surprising. Still did a lot right, and the commentators seem to agree. Edited June 2, 2021 by Greenfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 He was largely average but everybody still fawns over him. Gosh, can you imagine if they watched him play for us? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: He goes down easily sometimes but they are still fouls. You aren't allowed to get the man before the ball which is generally what happens. He knows that, which is why he deliberately puts his body between the opponent and the ball that doesn’t mean he has to go down every time.though sometimes the other option may be better. Edited June 2, 2021 by smg Two bottles of wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 He's gonna be a megastar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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