Lukaku is regularly doing much better for Belgium than Kane for England isnt he?
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Sterling has had really good movement off the ball and gotten into some great positions, unfortunately he's also continued to be absolutely worthless inside the box, so typical Sterling form for England.
I dont get the criticism of Sterling. Yes, he's had a poor season by his standards but today he's looked lively. Certainly one of our better players and a lot better than Foden and Kane at the moment, with the latter doing nothing thus far.
Really like that collarless shirt Rio is wearing.
No your not - i can’t wait until he retires from England.
Meanwhile, hearing rumours we've matched Dortmund's asking price for Sancho
Erm..what?
The BBCs Alex and Kelly telling us how they were stood near the England bench and they all looked hot. Must be auditioning for teen vogue
Now you mentioned it, some similarities with Werner at Chelsea.
This is the stuff. Whats the source?
Shaw is a must at LB. Hook Walker, and put Trippier back at RB.
Agreed he was fine, could have done better on the ball but his runs have caused them problems. The ball through their right for him to pickup has worked virtually every time.
The danger of bringing him off is that we lose that outlet.
Great at the stuff he usually does - aggressive, intelligent pressing and composure on the ball - but playing him as the more advanced midfielder means that they’re missing another player who can play those incisive passes. Nothing against him but it makes England very conservative in possession.
Neither do I. But 30 mins off the bench against these fullbacks, he'll get in behind.
Have to admire Lampard, hope he does well in management
He was better in the second 20/25 when the team generally were worse, perversely enough. I agree though he was poor more times than not and is a big reason why we haven't taken this game by the scruff. I must say though I'm pretty sure every one of Walker's touches was garbage
What's this? The get Frank a job slot?
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“Take Mount off at HT he’s been non-existent for 99% of that half. Move Foden in to the middle and get him turning on the ball and running at the defence.”
Then proceed to claim Sterling has been the best player. Delusional.
“Take Mount off at HT he’s been non-existent for 99% of that half. Move Foden in to the middle and get him turning on the ball and running at the defence.”
Then proceed to claim Sterling has been the best player. Delusional.
BBC employ alot of people who all say the same thing.
he'd make a pretty good Tory MP!
To be fair, his movement has been very good and he's made some great driving runs, just his finishing and decision making in the final third has been poor. Very much England's Timo Werner.
Felt like I was watching Chelsea TV then.
That’s it mate, I think they need either him or Rashford on else they end up with a few good ball players and nobody who wants to make a run; even Kane likes to drop deeper.
About as good domestically in the past 18 months or so too.
I disagree with him?
Sterling has gotten involved, but only because we're focusing our play down the left side predominantly. I feel Grealish would have done more with the ball than Sterling has done.
He has no final ability. His passing and finishing are trash. It doesn't matter if he can run fast if he can't do anything at the end of it.
Grealish has a fantastic pass, crossing ability, and is the best dribbler in the side. He should be in.
I'd agree.
Rice
Mount Philips
Sancho kane grealish
Foden and rashford first 2 subs.
Edit whoops done it upside down but you get me
You are not as good as you think.
France is much better in talent and as a team.
You have a lot of very good players but not really stands out one, not in national team anyway.
As exemple, Rice is good but Kanté is twice the player.
Same in attack, no one is at Mbappé’s level. You can say Kane but I have never seen him shine in a big tournament for England.
You don’t have enough difference makers.
Surely Sterling can't play the whole game? We've got much better options on the bench.
Chuckled, thanks!
Though being Polish I feel our manager might be even bigger phoney.
Should reply Gary Lineker with Wayne Lineker
Probably would offer more insight than Jenas
Walker has been poor. Trippier at right back, Shaw on at left.
Grealish on.
Grealish on.
Exactly this. He does not progress the ball at all.
some of ITV's are worse: motormouth clown Ian Wright, donkey Souness to name but two
To be fair, Alex tried a couple of times to bring it round to analysis and, each time, was met with Kelly talking about being near to England players and their families. Why let football chat get in the way eh?
Sancho and Grealish have got to come on for Mount and Sterling, they should have started the game IMO.
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Subs will be important in this game and the tournament - esp as you can use 5.
Not sure about taking Mount off, but If they take Southgate for Pep, I will endorse it.