But I thought goals = greatness???
Shows the importance of playmakers without whom goalscorers would struggle unless they are pre injury R9 or Messi who can consistently create for themselves.
Internationals March (Euro Play-Offs + Friendlies)
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Shows the importance of playmakers without whom goalscorers would struggle unless they are pre injury R9 or Messi who can consistently create for themselves.
He is still taking some stick from ABU's
Yes
Austria against Slovakia had its highlight after 7 seconds and seemed to be a dull affair after that.
Also it seems that Southgate managed to lose with the best England squad of the past few decades against a poor Brazil. Imagine that guy being involved in transfers.
Also it seems that Southgate managed to lose with the best England squad of the past few decades against a poor Brazil. Imagine that guy being involved in transfers.
Griezmann was great but their primary issue in my opinion is that they can't control games. They either lack the coaching or the right midfielders for that. A Modric type of player would work wonders for them.
I think Germany will do far better in the summer than most people think.
Going into a home tournament on all time low, top seeds so get a straightforward group etc...we saw this script nearly 20 years ago and that was the springboard tournament they needed to become major contenders again for the next decade.
Their midfield is potentially very very good and that's where so many knock out matches are won or lost.
As for France....Deschamps seemingly favouring Upamecano over Saliba just feels bizarre. Saliba been one of the best CBs in the prem for nearly two years so not like he's just come to the fore in last few months.
Going into a home tournament on all time low, top seeds so get a straightforward group etc...we saw this script nearly 20 years ago and that was the springboard tournament they needed to become major contenders again for the next decade.
Their midfield is potentially very very good and that's where so many knock out matches are won or lost.
As for France....Deschamps seemingly favouring Upamecano over Saliba just feels bizarre. Saliba been one of the best CBs in the prem for nearly two years so not like he's just come to the fore in last few months.
They don't particularly need to, they're unplayable in transition. What they need is quality from deep. Which Griezmann provides because he's that ridiculous a player. That and a better box presence than Thuram maybe
They don’t produce that type of players, anyway they certainly will improve during the competition, but without Griezmann they aren’t the same team.
Big day today
Mainoo and Toney apparently starting, hopefully Branthwaite does too.
https://streamin.me/v/65a66bb0
Not sure if this will imbed well, but this is the most beautiful own goal by Latvia this afternoon. Proper "I've changed controller on FIFA because I went a goal down" stuff.
Not sure if this will imbed well, but this is the most beautiful own goal by Latvia this afternoon. Proper "I've changed controller on FIFA because I went a goal down" stuff.
Agree hopefully all three start.
Am excited to see what mainoo can do. Good chance to impress.
Holy shit, Ødegaard and Bobb are combining beautifully at times. Haaland doing some nice lay-offs in tight spaces too.
Ouch
Chilly B redemption arc tonight.
Come on Poland, huge game tonight and it would be a bummer to miss out on Euros!
Oi, please be respectful. We support Wales on this forum tonight. They're England's little cousin who smells of wee, after all.
Big man Fellaini on the punditry 
Dunk gets a start after his mistake.
Be interesting to see how our midfield works tonight together for the first. That’s our first choice threesome I’d think. Shame Branthwaite didn’t get a start.
Haaland miss from the penalty spot
Mairice, Foden on the left, Bellingham in the hole
Holy shit, best penalty save I have seen. Haaland misses. Hard and low penalty all the way in the corner. I suspected it couldn't been legal by the keeper, but his foot is actually on the line when he shoots.
If I was a betting man or GK and defender duo...
Would have liked to see Shankland again instead of Dykes.
Maroune!!
At first I thought it was David James
At first I thought it was David James
Snowing in Oslo, so Norway better walk this now.
It was amusing that after Maguire went off, the goal scored against us was largely because both our central defenders made what could be considered 'Maguire-esque' mistakes. (Stones header was atrocious too.)Dunk gets a start after his mistake.
I hope Germany is less up for this than they were for their match against France 
Going to watch the English game to see how Kobbie does
I love Mainoo but I do worry about an 18 year old being asked to play increasing amounts of football.
I’m Polish and can’t fathom the idea of missing out on the tournament, sorry. Wales are still slight favorites according to the bookies though!
Georgia and Greece gone to penalties.
2-1 Georgia after two pens each.
2-1 Georgia after two pens each.
2-2 after three each.
3-2 Georgia after four each
Georgia are going to the Euros! SCENES!
Same lineup as v France, let's see if it works so well a second time.
this mainoo rice bellingham midfield is going to hit like crack