Internationals October (Nations League + Euro 2021 play-offs + Friendlies)

[Bubz27]

I'm really worried because im quite excited by this next generation of English players - they are a bit more technical than being physical as some of the previous generations have been.

I just hope the english FA doesnt look at southgate as some young manager who can learn & grow with the team - because I dont see it at all.

He's basically allowed to do what he wants because of that semi final run at the world cup. Look back objectively, it was dreadful then and we had an easy run.

Not to downplay it, because it's the best run in a generation. But he can't play like that all the time, surely. It's a good tactic to have in certain games but not Wales at home.

 

[Oldyella]

I'm really worried because im quite excited by this next generation of English players - they are a bit more technical than being physical as some of the previous generations have been.

I just hope the english FA doesnt look at southgate as some young manager who can learn & grow with the team - because I dont see it at all.

We have some great players coming through and a functioning youth team producing more and are going to waste it all with him in charge.

 

[AltiUn]

Kalvin Phillips is one of those players who doesn't make a lot of high-profile mistakes which keeps im out of the limelight, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but I can't help but feel it distracts from the fact he's a very ordinary player. It's a testament to Biesla's ability as a manger to elevate players like Phillips.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

We have some great players coming through and a functioning youth team producing more and are going to waste it all with him in charge.

Is he that bad though? Strong world cup and also strong qualifiers now for Euros.
Certainly capable to win the Euros with England as 3-4th favorite.

 

[SilentWitness]

DCL and Grealish are the real deal.

 

[DixieDean]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Ings can’t play this position. Saka looks a bit lost too.

 

[sebsheep]

You heard it though didn't you, he more than likely did say wide but it sounded like white to me.

Yeah for a moment I thought he had said that.

 

[SilentWitness]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

I think Howe would suit Int football.

 

[starman]

Did Pope's head injure Moore's knee?

 

[Posh Red]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

Would actually like to see Graham Potter get it personally

 

[Classical Mechanic]

I think Howe would suit Int football.

Really? International football is the opposite of scoring 3 and conceding 5 usually.

 

[Red Royal]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

Eddie Howe is still free isn't he??

 

[FootballHQ]

Surprised Wales aren't playing Dan James and Brooks. Moore causing some issues for England backline but has a lack of support, Matondo keeps running into blind alleys even if his pace is useful.

 

[SilentWitness]

Really? International football is the opposite of scoring 3 and conceding 5 usually.

yeah, this England side is capable of out scoring opponents when set up in an attacking formation.

 

[Deery]

The Republic match nearly putting me to sleep but Ireland having it a little bit of the better.

Can’t see it not going to penalties..

 

[NoPace]

Kalvin Phillips is one of those players who doesn't make a lot of high-profile mistakes which keeps im out of the limelight, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but I can't help but feel it distracts from the fact he's a very ordinary player. It's a testament to Biesla's ability as a manger to elevate players like Phillips.

Good athlete and long passer, that's a fine start at DM surely?

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Yep, if only Villa got relegated.

He wouldn't have signed that contract and it would have been a battle for his signature.

I have a feeling there will be clauses in that contract that will let him leave to a CL club or something.

There's probably a relegation clause in there too, but can't see Villa going down this year.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Surprised Wales aren't playing Dan James and Brooks. Moore causing some issues for England backline but has a lack of support, Matondo keeps running into blind alleys even if his pace is useful.

It’s a b-team game really.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Surprised Wales aren't playing Dan James and Brooks. Moore causing some issues for England backline but has a lack of support, Matondo keeps running into blind alleys even if his pace is useful.

James has been ill, they have important qualifiers coming up so likely don't want to risk injury, same with England.

 

[AltiUn]

Good athlete and long passer, that's a fine start at DM surely?

Players like that are a dime a dozen, he doesn't stand out. If you were looking for a player matching that DM description you'd prefer Jordan Henderson.

 

[V.O.]

Surprised Wales aren't playing Dan James and Brooks. Moore causing some issues for England backline but has a lack of support, Matondo keeps running into blind alleys even if his pace is useful.

Being saved for the Nations League game against Ireland, probably.

 

[ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg]

It’s a b-team game really.

Indeed. Doubtful I’d have watched it, but had zero interest when I saw the England line up.

 

[Bebestation]

We have some great players coming through and a functioning youth team producing more and are going to waste it all with him in charge.

Exactly. I mean look at how Pope has been today. I feel more confident with him than Pickford. Yet Southgate has spent years on Pickford instead of Pope or Henderson. Took him ages to pick Grealish aswell. He uses Kane when such a striker needs a certain type of team to make him deadly as possible but then uses Kane with Rashford and Sterling as inverted forwards etc.

I just feels he might not have the appropriate ability to judge a player, to judge their best position and the formation to get the best out of everyone either.

 

[FootballHQ]

James has been ill, they have important qualifiers coming up so likely don't want to risk injury, same with England.

Do nations league winners get play off as insurance as happened in the euro qualifiers?

 

[ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

Ideally Klopp with Pep as his assistant.

 

[I_live_cement]

Players like that are a dime a dozen, he doesn't stand out. If you were looking for a player matching that DM description you'd prefer Jordan Henderson.

Obviously Henderson is still first choice.

 

[Who's Kissing Cameras?]

Ings can’t play this position. Saka looks a bit lost too.

This is the position Ings plays in week in week out. In a front two with Che Adams and DCL is a far better player.

 

[RedPed]

Can somebody explain to me what the feck has happened to Calvert-Lewin?

 

[FootballHQ]

Grealish strolling it so far. Started off on left but is given licence to drift infield whenever needed.

What England should be doing more of, flexibility in the final third like the nations who actually win competitions.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Do nations league winners get play off as insurance as happened in the euro qualifiers?

I've forgotten.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

This is the position Ings plays in week in week out. In a front two with Che Adams and DCL is a far better player.

Fair enough, he looks really laboured out there.

 

[Who's Kissing Cameras?]

Can somebody explain to me what the feck has happened to Calvert-Lewin?

Coaching from Duncan Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti coming to fruition. He’s sticking between the posts and he’s finishing off chances. He’s always been powerful in the air and they’ve brought other attributes out of his game.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Grealish strolling it so far. Started off on left but is given licence to drift infield whenever needed.

What England should be doing more of, flexibility in the final third like the nations who actually win competitions.

Southgate has to keep picking him. He's class.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Southgate has to keep picking him. He's class.

2 goals and 3 ass vs Liverpool. Brilliant!

 

[Art]

Always thought Wenger would do really well with the talent that the England national team has to offer.

 

[united_99]

Wales have been decent given the players they have. Do they always play like this or have England made them look decent?

 

[McGrathsipan]

The problem is who do you replace Southgate with?

OLE

 

[dbs235]

This formation is horrendous. Praying Southgate doesn't want to persist with it otherwise England are screwed.

 

[horsechoker]

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