It's what Jose has turned him into
Internationals March (World Cup Qualifiers)
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I've a feeling southgate is going to take 6 DCs and 3 DMs in the squad to the euros.
All this side is really missing is a Gerrard in that area.
Denmark (without a few of their best players) are 8-0 up against Moldova......match-fixing hello
100%. A Gerrard or a Robson would complete this side.
Do you see anyone not in the picture currently taking that role? Anyone being overlooked?
Pope hasnt got shit on Henderson. Why's he ahead of our boy?
Olmo gets late winner for Spain.
Not sure these two games are great for judging if Pope is any good. Wednesday will show.
Denmark were without 10 of their best players, so not just a few. Only Schmeichel played from their normal starting 11.
I hope the comment about match fixing was a joke. Denmark has a lager squad than for a long time. The second best players play in fair clubs such as Samporia, Bologna, Nice Southampton and Fulham. They all want to play well before the squad is selected for this summer's European Championship
Literally started without any of the same outfield players from the last game. We are just that good.
Comfortable win. Not stellar but an okay performance as we were never troubled.
The main takeaway from this game for me is that Pope is really mediocre with the ball at his feet.
Against Poland, I hope we stick with a back 4 and go with a similar side as today, but JWP or Bellingham in for Phillips and possibly change right backs.
The main takeaway from this game for me is that Pope is really mediocre with the ball at his feet.
Against Poland, I hope we stick with a back 4 and go with a similar side as today, but JWP or Bellingham in for Phillips and possibly change right backs.
That has to be the best goal I've seen in this World Cup qualifier. What a cracking goal by Dani Olmo. Heartbreak for Georgia. They've played so well, pressed Spain relentlessly and very good on the counter.
fecking hell Georgia keeper. A good keeper saves that one.
Really? Every keeper should save that.
I only saw a little bit at the end of the England game turning over after the Formula 1.
Did ye have Uhtred of Bebbanburg playing in midfield?
Did ye have Uhtred of Bebbanburg playing in midfield?
I just can't get my head round some of Southgate's thinking. I don't know if he's overcomplicating things or just a bit negative, but some of the midfield play is so stodgy with the collection of midfielders he likes to play. It's crying out for something else in there.
To me Henderson, Phillips, Rice are all much of a muchness, I don't know why he keeps playing two fairly pedestrian players in there particularly against such teams. I guess he wants to practice what we are likely to go with against better teams but at the same time if that's what we're going with I genuinely worry. It definitely needs a Foden a bit deeper or Grealish to liven things up, give them some dribbling ability and quality, these lot just pass it around slowly. Rice, Phillips, Stones and Maguire all in the same area of the pitch is way, way too much in terms of pondering on the ball.
I don't think the idea of locking down the midfield and hoping the forwards produce something is the way, I can't see us creating much when it comes to the crunch games.
To me Henderson, Phillips, Rice are all much of a muchness, I don't know why he keeps playing two fairly pedestrian players in there particularly against such teams. I guess he wants to practice what we are likely to go with against better teams but at the same time if that's what we're going with I genuinely worry. It definitely needs a Foden a bit deeper or Grealish to liven things up, give them some dribbling ability and quality, these lot just pass it around slowly. Rice, Phillips, Stones and Maguire all in the same area of the pitch is way, way too much in terms of pondering on the ball.
I don't think the idea of locking down the midfield and hoping the forwards produce something is the way, I can't see us creating much when it comes to the crunch games.
I don't believe there is not a manager better than Southgate at this moment. This is the most talented group of England players I've seen in a long while with so many good creative attacking players and he is wasting their talent. The FA will never have the guts to dismiss him as he is a safe yes man. The logical choice would be to bring in Eddie Howe since he is without a club now and he is young and we've seen what he did with Bournemouth. So many what if and regrets to come in the future. Sigh.
Yeh good shout in Howe. I think he’s a good manager who would work well with this squad.
Germany has a very strong lineup, that is basically half of Bayern Munich's team, really should be beating Romania. Anything less than 3 points will be a poor result. Also I'm pleased to see Gundogan being recalled back to the national team. He deserves it more than anyone else.
Goal Sweden. Augustinsson. Zlatan assist again.
Rüdiger, Havertz, Gnabry, 1-0 Germany
So did Chivu
Thank Tommy T for the rennesance of rudiger.
How's that game panning out? Sweden settled and controlling ?
Just checked stats, 6 fouls, 4 yellow cards
Kosovo are not a bad side and are getting back into the game but Sweden have been pretty controlling this far. Different performance compared to the game against Georgia. Isak had a massive chance to make it 2-0.
1-0
2-0
2-0
Fine strike that for Israel.
Italy take the lead against Bulgaria.
Ref been a joke, no way in hell that was pen.
Ref been a joke, no way in hell that was pen.
Forsberg been really good and we are clearly the better side. Kosovo really open I think and easy to create chances against.
Zlatan have it easier in the air this game, but still not getting into any scoring chances. Better combinations with other players and I think Forsberg helps.
Isak scored, but missed an open goal as well. Also close to be sent off with a different ref. Best to take him off I think.
I think moving on Zlatan needs better movement into dangerous areas and others need to look for him more. He is the guy we want to get into chances ideally.
Zlatan have it easier in the air this game, but still not getting into any scoring chances. Better combinations with other players and I think Forsberg helps.
Isak scored, but missed an open goal as well. Also close to be sent off with a different ref. Best to take him off I think.
I think moving on Zlatan needs better movement into dangerous areas and others need to look for him more. He is the guy we want to get into chances ideally.
Think that his runs aren't getting spotted. Thing is, they are good because every time he makes a run he drags like 2 Kosovo defenders and creates space for Forsberg and Isak.
Yeah hopefully it gets better with more practice.
Germany should be about 4 up here.
3-0 Sweden. Sebastian Larsson from the penalty spot after a Kosovo handball in the box.
feckin Neuer, hope Germany concede now. Absolutely feck all need in him trying to chest it. Could have waited till it came in box and caught it but he's a clever cnut.
Germany making a sub, going defensive to preserve their 1-0 lead. Havertz off, Werner on.
I'd love to see Eze as a number 8.
Strange one, I know...but with his size and physicality, combined with the efortless dribbling and huge technical ability, I think he could be gamechanging there.
Edit - wrong thread ffs...sorry, had both tabs open.
Strange one, I know...but with his size and physicality, combined with the efortless dribbling and huge technical ability, I think he could be gamechanging there.
Edit - wrong thread ffs...sorry, had both tabs open.
Romania almost equalizing after a dodgy backpass. Neuer closed down the angle well.