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Good for counter attacks I suppose but most times if an attacker beats a defender it's due to acceleration which is much more valuable in football.A centre back?! If he turns out to be a good defender then he'd be unstoppable. No attacker will run past him.
A'ight, opened this thread expecting a mixtape.Blackest name ever.
Edwards didn't do much last game but it's more because of this England team didn't really do as a "team" and he couldn't make an impact alone by himself.England's selection of squads and lineups at these levels have always been a bit baffling in general.Doing well enough so far. South Korea playing a compact defensive game so he isn't being challenged too much but he has cut out a few attacks easily enough. Just muscles players off the ball with ease.
Was Edwards poor the last two games or why was he dropped? He's the best attacking player there from what I've seen so weird to drop him in a must win match. Can't say I rate Mavididi, Ugbo or Hinds much. Willock is good but his delivery has been very poor today. Shame we couldn't sign him, would have been a nice addition. Jay Dasilva isn't getting forward as much as usual and the midfielders don't seem up to much.
When was pace not instrumental?Pace is instrumental for the modern game. Its an also an asset for young defenders since it may allow them the chance to recover if they make a silly mistake
When was pace not instrumental?
But saying that possibly the best team in the last few decades didn't rely on pace. Intricate passing & maintaining possession were more key elements over having a player or two in the team with rapid pace.
I know it sound cheesy but British football is different. The rules are different and so is the mentality. Referees close an eye to the physicality of the game which contribute in players being given more licence to tackle and close players down. Not to forget that EPL goalkeepers have less protection than those in mainland Europe, hence crosses are more effective. A club with minimum financial means can therefore focus in building a hard working side made up of 7-8 players who can tackle and commit fouls throughout the entire 90 minutes without really risking an imminent red card. When attacking, these teams can still pose some sort of a danger thanks to their wingers and their big guys upfront they allow them to bypass the superior midfield and defence of the top quality clubs. Hence why 'multitaskers' like Fellaini, Ings, Heskey, Nolan and co who can score goals but are still useful to have around when the team is defending are more popular in the EPL than lets say in La Liga. It also comes with no surprise why the EPL seem struggling to produce the technically gifted players La Liga and the Bundesliga seem producing.When was pace not instrumental?
But saying that possibly the best team in the last few decades didn't rely on pace. Intricate passing & maintaining possession were more key elements over having a player or two in the team with rapid pace.
Seems to read the game well. First time I've watched him play.
That said he is built like a grown man.His step up to the under 21's as a first year under 18 player has been exceptional. His communication with other players and leadership qualities are also very good for such a young player.
He's the biggest academy CB talent since the Pique/Evans/Shawcross era IMO (Fosu-Mensah probably won't end up at CB so I didn't count him).Tuanzebe is impressive as well and Poole is highly thought (there's also Warren in the U18s who's a RB but played very well at CB this season) but Williams is always my pick of the bunch.How big a talent is this guy considered to be? Seems like we have a few bright talents for the CB position coming through.
He can play there since he has pace and can run with the ball but I think CB is by far his best position.@khoazany
What do you think about Williams as a RB? I don't watch as much of the youth teams as I would like, and much less than you, but every time I've watched him I thought he would make a cracking full back. Thoughts?
Thanks, Im probably just seeing what I want to see!He can play there since he has pace and can run with the ball but I think CB is by far his best position.
Tyler Reid isn't too bad either.. we have a really good crop of defensive players coming through
What does that mean?
That he wouldn't wear a Manchester United shirt next season.What does that mean?
Where did you hear that? He was my guess for the player jb was talking about so I wouldn't be too surprised.That he wouldn't wear a Manchester United shirt next season.
That he wouldn't wear a Manchester United shirt next season.
What did i miss? Are we letting Reid go?Where did you hear that? He was my guess for the player jb was talking about so I wouldn't be too surprised.
JB said one of the u18s that everyone would expect to be moving up to the u21s is signing for another club. Not really us letting him go and more him leaving I believe.What did i miss? Are we letting Reid go?