Mucca Mad Boys
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Qualifying records count for nought. Our qualifying for 2010 and 2014 was very good, amongst the best. The tournament showing, however, was not...
We played Denmark twice and didn't score a goal , they took 4 points off us
It’s not just Southgate though is it. All international football is like this.
I don’t even particularly like Southgate but people will moan like fuck all tournament, he’ll get sacked then someone else will do the same thing and get moaned at.
England haven’t played exciting football regularly in fucking decades.
Don’t understand the overreaction to that game last night. Likely only had 4 starters for the tournament, and it was obvious some were treating it as it was - a warm-up game.
Lot of people saying to start Mount, Foden, Grealish and Kane, but I think that brings a lack of pace and little running in behind. For that reason, I’d start one of Sancho, Sterling or Rashford (at this time, definitely Sancho) in place of either Grealish or Foden. 5 subs, remember. Plenty of opportunity to change it.
100%
Said it earlier, if both Foden & Grealish start + Kane drops into Midfield as he does, for all the talent on the pitch, we become easy to defend against. Everything is in front of the opposition. A really organised defence would be incredibly difficult to break down that way.
Already fed up of the gushing over Bellingham. Thought he was poor last night. Sky gave Rice a 5/10 saying he was left exposed by Bellingham and then gave Bellingham a 7. He’s clearly a talent for his age but he’s not ‘world class’.
He’s 17 and playing at a really high standard for that age. He had a v respectable debut and we should be proud we’ve got a player with his potential coming through the ranks.
Either way, at best, he’s going to be a wildcard substitute for us in the main tournament. We have a lot of high quality midfield options to choose from.
Tell you what. I couldn't give a fuck. I have never been less interested, less excited, and had so little expectation for an international tournament in my life.
Is it the minimal fans shite? Is it the fact its had barely any build up? Is it that its not in 1 country which we all know creates a massively carnival atmosphere? Or is it because we all Know Southgate hasnt got a fucking clue?
I cant be alone in this surely?
Oh and that was fucking turgid shite
Fucking whinging bastards in here.
I can’t wait personally. Best time of the year.
Exactly.
Three football matches every day for weeks. A chance to be a proper flag shagger and drink loads of booze too.
I'm not expecting us to pull up any trees, but it should be a laugh. Not sure what is not to like.
You are whinging all over the F1 thread as well to be fair. What do you like?
Agreed, we need intelligent runs and pace to take full advantage of Kane’s range of passing.
I’d probably stick with 4-2-3-1 and have a midfield comprising of Mount, Rice, Sancho, Grealish and Foden. Having players like Sterling, Rashford and DCL come off the bench is a big plus and give us a lot of flexibility.
A couple of months ago, I’d certainly think this would be too unbalanced, but Mount has shown he is decent at defending under Tuchel.
We would be crazy not to start Henderson if fit. The team sorely needs experience especially if there is no Maguire for the start of the tournament and even then Henderson is going to be key to any success we have.
Don't see any benefit of starting mount, Grealish and Foden as while they all offer different attributes going forward I feel Henderson would provide much better balance to the whole team.
Agreed. I just don’t think Henderson will be 100%, likewise with Maguire.
When fit, two dead certain starters and Hendo is a good candidate for the captaincy should anything happen Kane.
I’m not keen on starting Hendo and Rice, it’s one or the other for me!
Trent ruled out
Is Aaron Wan-Bissaka available?
Is Aaron Wan-Bissaka available?
Think he will declare for DR Congo in the future. It shows the decline of Man United that their right back isn’t considered in the top 4 English ones, James Justin of Leicester ahead of him too when fit.
Fucking whinging bastards in here.
I can’t wait personally. Best time of the year.
Wall to wall footy, some of best players in the world on show, sunshine, fantasy football, sweepstakes, bbqs, pubs…. What’s not to like ?!?
Gareth Southgate
Might as well at least see how it plays out before applying the mattress protector.
He couldn’t reach the final of the World Cup despite having the easiest route imaginable. Scraped through on pens against a weakened Colombia side.
What makes you think the Euros will be any different when it looks like we’ll have a much more difficult route?
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