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Internationals October (World Cup Qualifiers + Nations League Finals)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Damn. Missed the goal in real time.
Great strike!
Great strike!
Italy's midfield is so good, and Verratti isn't even playing.
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Pellegrini is class
Pen!
2-0 Italy.
Courtois could have saved that tbh.
Courtois could have saved that tbh.
Belgium are wastemen..
No Lukaku in the squad?
I just copied and pasted, only glanced at the starting 11 and didn’t bother with the bench. Presumed he wasn’t playing b cause he played the semi final and this is a rather pointless match but seems he’s not there at all.
Both Eden and Lukaku left the squad. Some fitness issue or something.
I think he walked down the tunnel without shaking hands last game maybe an injury?
Martinez completely wasted this generation.
Time for him to go.
If this was another coach, he would have been fired. Luckily (for him), he has friends in high places
Time for him to go.
- He's been found out tactically on numerous occasions.
- He's been playing his favorites even if they are out of form or just too old.
- He has been dodging his responsibility and just blames the players 100% of the time.
If this was another coach, he would have been fired. Luckily (for him), he has friends in high places
Donnaruma with another good save.
Belgium absolutely toothless without Lukaku.
3rd time Belgium have hit the woodwork 
The score flatters Italy, imo.
Should have been a tie so far. We've hit the woodwork three times and gave away a soft penalty that was nearly saved.
Should have been a tie so far. We've hit the woodwork three times and gave away a soft penalty that was nearly saved.
Sign De Katelaar
Belgium pull one back.
Too late though.
Too late though.
the balls in front of Donnarumma.
probably to late.
probably to late.
Good throw out from the keeper
FT.
Italy 3rd.
Italy 3rd.
Belgium golden gen fall short yet again.
Belgium played well tbf, wasted chances.
De Kerelaere seems good, can see him goint to PL or Spain soon.
De Kerelaere seems good, can see him goint to PL or Spain soon.
Like three days ago, this was just a glorified friendly ending with an awkward result. Spain-France next, coming in half an hour, should have more juice because of their different styles.
The Belgium squad just isnt that good anymore. There must not be a lot talent around in some positions if they're playing J-league defenders and are trying to get Struijk to declare for Belgium.
Not trying to deflect from from your criticisms but literally all the international managers are has-beens or have-never-beens.
I think problem here is Belgium just wasted a couple of tournaments under Wilmots. Perhaps 2014 was too early for them but losing to Wales in euros was really poor and I'd have fancied them v Portugal in a SF.
So really they've played two tournaments under Martinez. Can't fault him too much for 2018, beat Brazil which must be Belgium's best ever tournament result and then lost narrowly to France in a high quality SF. Give them England or Croatia and they would've made the final imo.
Think they really suffered from euros being delayed a year. All the CBs a year older and it showed and De Bruyne and Hazard both went into the tournament pretty unfit.
Their main hope for Qatar is Lukaku and De Bruyne peaking for that tournament but even then I don't think they'll win it as Vertonghen and Toby just aren't that good anymore. Don't know if they have any world class CBs coming through (that's not Jason Denayer btw) but going to be a weak area whatever formation they try.
Pretty likely they'll just be another very talented national team that never won anything so can keep their neighbours and England company in that section.
I've really never been able to like Belgium. Despite the fact that Hazard and De Bruyne have been two of my favorite players in recent years, I've always been really glad when they don't do well. Probably something to do with Lukaku, Martinez and previously Felliani.
Looking forward to this. Could be a cracker.
Backing Spain for this one. I like this young Spain team and what Enrique is doing with them.
Vamos España!!!
Come on France..
No one can convince me Pogba isn't a great Midfielder.
Look at that pass! Nutmeg through ball!
And we Sacrifice that to play two limited Midfielders who also don't even help us get clean sheets
Look at that pass! Nutmeg through ball!
And we Sacrifice that to play two limited Midfielders who also don't even help us get clean sheets
Very weird not to see Benzema scoring on that one, he really screwed up.
Would love for Spain to win this
Would have been chalked off anyway I think
In a side that controls possession he's top class. In a side that's reliant on counter attacks and soaking up pressure he's not going to thrive.
Nice move from Spain, final shot scuffed.
He has mainly thrived in sides that play on the counter with low blocks. Whether you are talking about France or Juventus.