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Alkhen

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Playing them the right way. Beat their press and hit them quickly when they’re out of possession. Nothing we couldn’t have done.

Why so critical of that England performance? The middle group game when you have won the first 6-2 no need to bust a gut just make sure you don't lose. Stats say England did the best of any team in the groups, cut them some slack
 
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Why so critical of that England performance? The middle group game when you have won the first 6-2 no need to bust a gut just make sure you don't lose. Stats say England did the best of any team in the groups, cut them some slack
That was a pretty mild comment compared to the calls for Southgate's head during/after our game. Also for a knock out stage match probably this is true. Just not in the position we were in.
 

shmmeee

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Why so critical of that England performance? The middle group game when you have won the first 6-2 no need to bust a gut just make sure you don't lose. Stats say England did the best of any team in the groups, cut them some slack

Just don’t think it was a good performance. And the players seem to agree. I think you’re right we probably played for the draw, just saying we could have beaten them if we needed to with similar tactics.
 

Evo1883

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Why so critical of that England performance? The middle group game when you have won the first 6-2 no need to bust a gut just make sure you don't lose. Stats say England did the best of any team in the groups, cut them some slack

Think it's perfectly reasonable to suggest we were poor against the USA . Not sure why people struggle to say it , here we go ... we were fucking shit against the USA
 

Alkhen

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Agreed wasn't a great performance and certainly not fun to watch but got the job done. Like that dull game Vs Scotland in the Euros.

Don't think you can judge a middle group game where neither team really needed to win against a knockout game.

Also don't think USA are playing that badly. Just lacking a finisher
 

Tommo1993

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Think it's perfectly reasonable to suggest we were poor against the USA . Not sure why people struggle to say it , here we go ... we were fucking shit against the USA

The fucking audacity, you thoughtless maniac.

Imagine Cov beating Wrexham 6-2, and moaning because we drew 0-0 with Harrogate afterwards.
 

Evo1883

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Agreed wasn't a great performance and certainly not fun to watch but got the job done. Like that dull game Vs Scotland in the Euros.

Don't think you can judge a middle group game where neither team really needed to win against a knockout game.

Also don't think USA are playing that badly. Just lacking a finisher

Not sure you can say a middle group game isn't a game you need to win ?

What if we lost that ?

There's no guarantee we beat Wales as the USA drew with Wales..

I'd rather get the job done first , then relax like Brazil last game
 

shmmeee

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Not sure you can say a middle group game isn't a game you need to win ?

What if we lost that ?

There's no guarantee we beat Wales as the USA drew with Wales..

I'd rather get the job done first , then relax like Brazil last game

This. Much better to win your first two and not need anything from the final game.
 

Alkhen

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Think it's perfectly reasonable to suggest we were poor against the USA . Not sure why people struggle to say it , here we go ... we were fucking shit against the USA
What I can't understand is how people still think USA are utter shit. They clearly aren't. They press, they are full of energy and are good on the break. Dull as it might be #1 priority in that match was don't lose. England should have won but by about 50 mins it was pretty clear they weren't going for it. Job done.
 

Alkhen

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Ok now I accept the Dutch are playing this game the right way. Still not too concerned.

We had won the 1st game 6-2 a draw meant only a 4-0 loss to Wales would cause us any bother regardless of any other results. They knew what they were doing
 

shmmeee

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Yanks just aren’t technically good enough to break teams down. Rely on athleticism and pressing but if they can’t do that they’ve got no idea and leave gaps at the back.
 

Evo1883

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This US team gets alot of praise , which I find strange, lost to Costa Rica, Japan, Canada, drew with Saudi Arabia and el Salvador in 2022 ...


Shite
 

Alkhen

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Shit is harsh they have had more than 1 excellent opportunity. They are naive and have fecking Tim Ream at CB.

Pulasic should definitely have buried his chance
 

Evo1883

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Dutch keeper then
The Rock Reaction GIF by WWE
 

SIR ERNIE

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Fluke goal, this isn't over yet.
 

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