18 hours ago, strider6004 said:

So who else have we got, the Villa chap Watkins, so who is going to supply those line breaking passses, Palmer might on the odd occasion from the right wing yet we have no Fabregas to do it.

Toney is unknown for me yet he had a bad end of season.

For me Bellingham needs to be ready to break through the defensive lines when Kane comes deep yet to do this he needs two stopper behind him, Rice and Wharton could be the best fit unless Mainoo has the discipline. Mainoo could also be the runner.

 

 

It all depend on what Southgate want. 

If he want to improve left sided build up, Wharton is your guy. Passer from the right, mainoo. Pressing, off ball Gallagher. Deep playmaker, trent over Walker. More directness, Gordon over foden. I don't think there is a right approach, it all depend on the opp. You can always make changes if you think the game need something different. 

I personally don't think tactic is the biggest problem. Imo most of the player looked nervous. Palmer came on and looked like he didn't care if he made mistake and it brought spark to the game. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 29, 20242 yr by Bob stark

The latest info from beeb, guardian, press, etc...is Southgate is sticking (to his stubbornness). The only change starting is mainoo. 

 

‘Caution has prevailed for too long’

England play in the image of their coach. Gareth Southgate is a well-educated man, a true gentleman. Praise for that – there are sometimes too few in football. What I wonder is whether he can inspire his players, encourage them to give the very best of themselves. The fact that caution has prevailed for as long as Southgate has been national coach is also reflected in the overall poor results of the England team. How grey top players such as Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Declan Rice and Harry Kane look as they move across the field here in Germany. It cannot be because all four happen to be out of shape at the same time, can it? Ludo Vandewalle, Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium)

Souness is asking whether Mainoo has positional discipline and will roam leaving Rice on his own. Thinks Wharton might be the better option.

36 minutes ago, Simplymo said:

‘Caution has prevailed for too long’

England play in the image of their coach. Gareth Southgate is a well-educated man, a true gentleman. Praise for that – there are sometimes too few in football. What I wonder is whether he can inspire his players, encourage them to give the very best of themselves. The fact that caution has prevailed for as long as Southgate has been national coach is also reflected in the overall poor results of the England team. How great top players such as Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Declan Rice and Harry Kane look as they move across the field here in Germany. It cannot be because all four happen to be out of shape at the same time, can it? Ludo Vandewalle, Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium)

I corrected in bold italics, assume a translation mistake.

4 hours ago, Simplymo said:

‘Caution has prevailed for too long’

England play in the image of their coach. Gareth Southgate is a well-educated man, a true gentleman. Praise for that – there are sometimes too few in football. What I wonder is whether he can inspire his players, encourage them to give the very best of themselves. The fact that caution has prevailed for as long as Southgate has been national coach is also reflected in the overall poor results of the England team. How grey top players such as Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Declan Rice and Harry Kane look as they move across the field here in Germany. It cannot be because all four happen to be out of shape at the same time, can it? Ludo Vandewalle, Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium)

Err...

"He left school with eight O-Levels at grades between A and C. He studied at Croydon College between 1987 and 1989, successfully completing a City & Guilds Certificate in Recreation and Leisure Industries as part of The Footballers Further Education & Vocational Training Society Youth Training Scheme."

 

Italy terrible so far. Real lack of quality throughout the squad, particularly compared to Italy squads of the past.

Italy came out for this half like they just got out of bed. So slow to react, did nothing to stop that goal.

Hahaha  Italy have fallen so far in 3 years

1 hour ago, PloKoon13 said:

Err...

"He left school with eight O-Levels at grades between A and C. He studied at Croydon College between 1987 and 1989, successfully completing a City & Guilds Certificate in Recreation and Leisure Industries as part of The Footballers Further Education & Vocational Training Society Youth Training Scheme."

 

Italy terrible so far. Real lack of quality throughout the squad, particularly compared to Italy squads of the past.

Grew up in Crawley West Sussex.

Switzerland looked well organised and capable of reaching the semis if anyone expects an easy game.

Haha, not sure I've seen a game suspended because the lightning looked a bit scary. Has a game ever been stopped due to an eclipse?

As the players have been taken off the pitch an appropriate bit of music.

 

well we haven't seen this before. in real football, in the 1970s, you'd just have got on with it. next thing they'll have players carrying umbrellas

BREAKING: Germany - Denmark game has been suspended for 77 years after Halley's Comet flew overhead. Initial 'evil augury' analysis later dismissed as 'woke nonsense' by flabby-mouthed pseudo-official.

Hilarious equivocation in Postecoglu's defence of Havertz: "He's a great finisher... some of the time".

I really don't like the mono-colour kits they use in tournaments. Teams should be in their proper traditional kits 

the english refs are a joke

Really not a fan of the way handball is called now. The Danish defender had no chance to move his arm from a point blank cross. 

They say the arm is in an unnatural position.  I’d challenge anyone to run full speed without using extended arms for balance. To me that is the very definition of a natural position. 

Edited June 29, 20242 yr by PhilH930

12 minutes ago, PhilH930 said:

Really not a fan of the way handball is called now. The Danish defender had no chance to move his arm from a point blank cross. 

They say the arm is in an unnatural position.  I’d challenge anyone to run full speed without using extended arms for balance. To me that is the very definition of a natural position. 

absolutely - it's ridiculous

19 minutes ago, PhilH930 said:

Really not a fan of the way handball is called now. The Danish defender had no chance to move his arm from a point blank cross. 

They say the arm is in an unnatural position.  I’d challenge anyone to run full speed without using extended arms for balance. To me that is the very definition of a natural position. 

It’s a sh*te rule!! 

Chop off the arms, I say.

Italy gone. 

45 minutes ago, PhilH930 said:

Really not a fan of the way handball is called now. The Danish defender had no chance to move his arm from a point blank cross. 

They say the arm is in an unnatural position.  I’d challenge anyone to run full speed without using extended arms for balance. To me that is the very definition of a natural position. 

It's ridiculous, made even worse that it was all changed because of f**king VAR.....

Sshhh you guys. I'm currently  watching Coldplay at Glastonbury just to ensure that the England performance isn't the dullest thing I see on tv this week

1 hour ago, PhilH930 said:

Really not a fan of the way handball is called now. The Danish defender had no chance to move his arm from a point blank cross. 

They say the arm is in an unnatural position.  I’d challenge anyone to run full speed without using extended arms for balance. To me that is the very definition of a natural position. 

These refs slow the replay down so much to make it look worse. They shouldn't allowed to do it. If they play it in full speed they will soon see how ridiculous their hand ball calls are.