What the fuck has happened to England (1 Viewer)

[mark82]

Let's take a look at Henderson.

 

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[mark82]

He's pretty ropey as well

They all are TBF.

 

[mark82]

Don't get throwing on someone we already know about.

 

[Tommo1993]

We haven’t had a great keeper in years.

 

[LastGarrison]

I don't mind Pope in the squad. Ramsdale is our best keeper IMO.

I think Pickford has earned his starting place but I do think Ramsdale will take over in the next year or two.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Are we gonna give Toney at least a couple of minutes?

No - Gareth is easing him in..........................s l o w l y

 

[Frostie]

Don't get throwing on someone we already know about.

Especially as he's past it at the top level.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Don't get throwing on someone we already know about.

Got to protect the draw and seal 4th place.

 

[MacReady]

So what can we take from this? Maguire and Pope will start in the WC. I can see it now.

 

[mark82]

Especially as he's past it at the top level.

It's mad. Although suspect Bellingham was feeling that tackle a bit.

 

[MacReady]

Got to protect the draw and seal 4th place.

Maybe bring a right back on for Saka to ensure it.

 

[mark82]

Slightly better performance but still disappointing. Took us being 2 down to show some passion. Not a big Mount fan but at least looked like he gave a shit.

 

[Block 19]

bring back big sam

 

[Otis]

Bottom line is that was much better and shows what we ARE capable of. Just need Southgate to recognise that.

Bellingham was MOTM. I thought Shaw and Rice were both very good and Mount and Saka, especially, looked really decent when they came on.

 

[Ian1779]

So what can we take from this? Maguire and Pope will start in the WC. I can see it now.

Don’t think Pope will unless Pickford is crocked.

 

[mark82]

Bottomed line is that was much better and shows what we ARE capable of. Just need Southgate to recognise that.

Bellingham was MOTM. I thought Shaw and Rice were both very good and Mount and Saka, especially, looked really decent when they came on.

Bellingham been the big shining light of the last 2 games. Got a big future ahead of him.

 

[mark82]

So what can we take from this? Maguire and Pope will start in the WC. I can see it now.

Maguire is terrible at the moment. Not sure the alternatives are much better to be fair.

 

[mark82]

John Terry is only 41. Reckon we can tempt him back?

 

[Evo1883]

End of the day

3 points from 6 matches and the football was awful for almost all of it

 

[Paul Anthony]

Bottomed line is that was much better and shows what we ARE capable of. Just need Southgate to recognise that.

Bellingham was MOTM. I thought Shaw and Rice were both very good and Mount and Saka, especially, looked really decent when they came on.

Fully agree. Clearly we've not been playing to the strengths of our team, and when we do we are so much better.

 

[Frostie]

It's mad. Although suspect Bellingham was feeling that tackle a bit.

Yeah, agree, more a damning indictment that Henderson was the only option I guess. Real dearth of talent in that position.

 

[MacReady]

Bottomed line is that was much better and shows what we ARE capable of. Just need Southgate to recognise that.

Bellingham was MOTM. I thought Shaw and Rice were both very good and Mount and Saka, especially, looked really decent when they came on.

Agree with this. Shaw is direct which is refreshing - Bellingham was ace in terms of ball turnover and setting counters off.

 

[David O'Day]

We are pretty shit for most of the game against an at best average German side.

It'll get treated like some kind of great victory

 

[mark82]

Looking forward to Bellingham being ruined by his next transfer.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Looking forward to Bellingham being ruined by his next transfer.

He seems pretty level headed to be honest, he'll probably pick correctly

 

[Otis]

Oh and I thought James was much, much better second half. He has a great cross on him.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Let's see what Southgate's main observation is. Probably that being too attacking cost us the win

 

[Block 19]

I still think we should sack them all off and play the under 21s. What do we have to lose? I know Folarin Balogun didn't do much at Middlesbrough last season, but my gut feeling is that he'd probably pip Harry Kane at the world cup for the golden boot if we just gave him a chance

 

[Otis]

 

[Otis]

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That is a NSS post, but it has to be said and Southgate needs to get it into his thick head.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

That is a NSS post, but it has to be said and Southgate needs to get it into his thick head.

Been saying that for years

 

[Otis]

Been saying that for years

We know our defence isn't great, so why do we keep trying to protect it?

We carry such a threat going forwards, I really think we need more of a we're going to always score one more than you attitude.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We know our defence isn't great, so why do we keep trying to protect it?

We carry such a threat going forwards, I really think we need more of a we're going to always score one more than you attitude.

It would be great if we had quality all over the pitch, but we don't. The Euro final should have been the lesson to learn for Southgate.

 

[Otis]

It would be great if we had quality all over the pitch, but we don't. The Euro final should have been the lesson to learn for Southgate.

Exactly. And when we concentrate on the defence we just nullify all the attacking qualities we possess.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Exactly. And when we concentrate on the defence we just nullify all the attacking qualities we possess.

It still stings now to be honest. Winning the game and cruising while playing aggressive football that Italy just couldn't find a response to. Then second half he sends them out to camp in their own half and invite pressure.

Mancini looked lost in the first half and relieved in the second