BornSlippySkyBlue
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Tbf it is the England and Wales cricket team!
European championships 2020 thread (18 Viewers)
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Ccfcisparks
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5 at the back or 4 at the back?
I think it was Harry Kane who said in an interview yesterday that the plan was to take the group stage as easy as possible and conserve energy for the latter stages. When you look at the group of death and how Portugal, France and Germany had no option but to go 100% if they wanted to progress and then all got knocked out in the second round it does seem a clever idea.
How much will Italy's run to the final have tired them? 120 minutes against Austria, a hard tie against Belgium and then 120 minutes against Spain who themselves had to overcome two extra times to get to that point. Italy certainly looked more leggy than Spain towards the end of that match. We of course have had it relatively easy and infact i'd say our best period during the knock out stages was the extra time against Denmark where we looked so much fitter. We also have a number of like for like players and are able to change personnel in many positions without it weakening the 11.
How much will Italy's run to the final have tired them? 120 minutes against Austria, a hard tie against Belgium and then 120 minutes against Spain who themselves had to overcome two extra times to get to that point. Italy certainly looked more leggy than Spain towards the end of that match. We of course have had it relatively easy and infact i'd say our best period during the knock out stages was the extra time against Denmark where we looked so much fitter. We also have a number of like for like players and are able to change personnel in many positions without it weakening the 11.
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5, mount and Sterling behind Kane. Can write us off until the subs as per usual
Saddlebrains
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I've had 4 poos today, nerves getting me
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COV
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You might need to get your guts checked at the doctors because not that long ago you couldn’t give a shit
Ccfcisparks
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Fucking hell get in the pub pal and get a couple Jaegers down you to get u in a good mood. Enjoy.
Liquid Gold
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I was worried about Italy having the extra day of rest but them travelling from London to Rome and back again might negate that.
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Going out about half 2. Still upset bout the fight last night
Sick Boy
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It’s only a couple of hours flight from Luton.
COV
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I loved that McGregor was still moaning after (if that’s the fight you’re on about)- McGregor is finished.
COV
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I would have thought adrenaline alone will mean fatigue doesn’t come into it until maybe the latter stages, which might be good for us as I definitely think we have the stronger bench
Mucca Mad Boys
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Mount’s work rate off the ball is what puts him above Grealish and Foden in that 10 role. His role is massive today in stifling Jorginho.
Kane will also have to drop off and help out too I imagine - but he also needs to keep tabs on Bonucci who has an impressive range of passing for a centre back.
Personally, I trust Southgate and Holland’s approach to tactical planning to get the job done.
Liquid Gold
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Just thinking back at old England teams. 4-4-2 every game. Same players forced into it.
We now don’t know what formation or players are coming in game to game but they still execute the plan to perfection.
The change in the England national team has been phenomenal.
We now don’t know what formation or players are coming in game to game but they still execute the plan to perfection.
The change in the England national team has been phenomenal.
Sick Boy
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Football-mad Italians gear up for big night
Italy's success in the Euro competition has lifted spirits after the pandemic, Mark Lowen reports.
www.bbc.com
Liquid Gold
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But when we’re talking about fine margins everything counts. An hour on the coach on top of that, getting through customs. You’re looking at 8 hours travelling that we haven’t done.
Sick Boy
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Aren’t the England team staying near Derby?
They left yesterday I think so it’s not like they’re travelling on the day.
Mucca Mad Boys
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Chiellini said our bench could get to the final of the Euros and I’d say that’s pretty spot on, minus our sub centre backs and goalkeeper.
Being able to take a lot of key players off around the 60 minute mark against Ukraine was massive benefit to us. Against Denmark, we were in complete control because they had very little in the tank whereas we were in cruise control to see the game out.
Liquid Gold
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When was the last time we had such a deep squad. It’s something else.
The best thing is their ages. We’ve got a core that should be with us for a fair few tournaments yet.
The best thing is their ages. We’ve got a core that should be with us for a fair few tournaments yet.
Ccfcisparks
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The first XI is arguably weaker than the 04-08 generation but you cannot argue that this is the greatest depth we've had atleast in my lifetime, which is 23 years.
mark82
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No one expects them to cheer for us, but having Mancini mocked up as braveheart on the front cover of a national newspaper, is a bit much
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It's all they have hoping we lose. You've just got to laugh at them.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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My Mallorcan neighbours here just played the Italian national anthem over their Alexa, which was then interrupted halfway through by them skipping to God Save the Queen. Think they are fucking with me!
COV
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Is that official?
Liquid Gold
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I really thought he’d keep that 4231
LastGarrison
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Me too.
Although the switch for the Germany game worked a treat.
Although the switch for the Germany game worked a treat.