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Internationals September (Nations League + Friendlies) | England RELEGATED
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Greece, Kazakhstan, Georgia etc. Enjoy Europa League of international football
Should've been 3-1 to Italy's second string.
At least England looked more comfortable going forward in the switched formation but it shows Southgate is still fumbling around figuring it out and may never do so.
At least England looked more comfortable going forward in the switched formation but it shows Southgate is still fumbling around figuring it out and may never do so.
God save the King that was bad.
England would be competitive here. Let’s not be silly.
Shaw was there..
It's amazing because England looked like a tough team to beat on the tournament and Rice was far better plus he knew exactly what to do on the pitch.
One good managerial choice indeed and England could possibly win a huge tournament. Nobody in FA is seeing massive potential wasted to this day...
Its strange this yes. Not sure what his excuse is.
feck off Sir Gareth. A meagre point, that's all I wanted so that we win the group.
Now we have to get a result against Italy. Do what Sir 3-5-2 couldn't.
Now we have to get a result against Italy. Do what Sir 3-5-2 couldn't.
Not if we beat Poland we won't. Come on Kieffer Moore Ballon d'Or!
Someone in here said get Tuchel in. Honestly Rodgers would be a more interesting appointment.
How about using a more mature phrase in the future?
Everyone is complaining about England I need someone to share my anger for Germany!!
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You only lost to Hungary 1-0. They hammered us at home.
England: 1966 (56 years ago) one major trophy.
Germany: 4 World Cups (last 2014) and 3 Euros.
You can handle your anger I'm sure.
Will Southgate make the World Cup?
If England hadn't completely bottled it, we could have had a relegation off against Germany. But no, Southgate couldn't even let us get that bit of class B fun.
Declan Rice saying they controlled the game...
I thought Rice was a Chelsea fan but apparently his heart is at Arsenal...
He can stay at West Ham if that's how he thinks
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It reminds me a bit like the early 2000s England team. A very good team on paper but just can’t seem to click together as a team. Southgate has definitely taken yous as far as he can but I don’t know who out there is realistically available after him? Maybe Poch?
I reckon yous are defo strong enough to get out of your group & if yous reach the QF at the World Cup later this year, that would be an outstanding achievement tbf as you certainly ain’t laying a glove on Brazil or Argentina imo.
I reckon yous are defo strong enough to get out of your group & if yous reach the QF at the World Cup later this year, that would be an outstanding achievement tbf as you certainly ain’t laying a glove on Brazil or Argentina imo.
Harry Maguire really is an infectious leader
Tuchel is a good shout (bollocks to Brenton)
Kane dropping deep has been a huge problem for England for some time now. He just isn’t in the box enough.
It’s ok dropping g back for Spurs but England have better players there, players better suited as a no 10 than Harry in fact. Let them dictate play with the ball.
I remember Southgate started to use Rashford more and was even subbing Kane off more but he has completely rode that back
Should have got Big Sam in...
Ive not looked, but Im guessing this has been said a million times already.
Ive not looked, but Im guessing this has been said a million times already.
Southgate’s pragmatic stance is something you (UK-based) and us (the rest of the world) just cannot agree: you are seeing the enormous yet wasted attacking potential, we are seeing a truly terrible defence in need of extensive protection.
Nation of Relegation (WWF tune)
If Scotland doesn't win promotion, we might see a "multi-derby group" with England, Ireland, and Wales. That could be fun.
Does relegation mean anything with respect to the Euros and WC qualifications?
I think if England played with width and 4 at the back Italy would have struggled honestly. Your squad is facing a few years of building and maturing to compete again.
Yea we looked more in control and Grealish was playing well. But it was all so slow too many touches and slow passing. Italy were closing down easily and broke with pace and incision.
Should probably stop calling up players like Maguire.
Need to see more of players like Ben White, Stones, Geuhi, Tomori etc. Players with technical qualities that can play out from the back
James/TAA/Walker - Geuhi/Gomez/White - Stones/Tomori - Chilwell/Shaw
Midfield could be flexible whether to play a pivot or a 3 with Rice sitting deep.
Will probably need to fire Southgate to do all that. Not his philosophy.
Looking forward to seeing Italy at the WC
Indeed.
Unfortunately three at the back has got England to a world cup semi final, and a euros, it seems as though Southgate cannot, or will not, change the system.
Italy were to there for the taking today, but being too conservative has cost us our place.