With that midfield even Messi would struggle to create anything. Kane had to drop back and do their job for them. Saka was brilliant as usual. For all the stick Southgate gets, he at least recognises talent when he sees it.
Semi-Finals: Italy vs Spain | England vs Denmark
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England made it too easy for Denmark to settle with the negative midfield selection. We had all the ball but none of the bite. Had we had a Grealish and all that possession chances are we score.
Denmark did so well for 25 mins but I feel that England goal finished them
I see it being comfortable for the English in the 2nd
I see it being comfortable for the English in the 2nd
Reminds me of every keeper I played with at school. Just loads of pointing and shouting and not a lot else
We all do, Denmark shouldn't have bothered showing up.
He has an almost telepathic understanding with Kane too. It's essential both remain on the pitch if we want to pull through this.
I’m with you pal, it’s all just a tad too safe when you add Mount to the mix as well. I’d prefer to see Mount and Grealish, but Philips, Rice and Mount is overkill.
I’d at bare minimum bring on Henderson for Rice or Philips, probably Philips.
First real test - Gary
This match is NOT doing Rice any good for his transfer fee
It’s also essential that City don’t sign Kane.
Ok. Apologies.Relax, it was a joke. I know what you meant. I was just winding you up
No way Sterling managed to get that sort of finish with Gillette.
Grealish should probably come on for Philips or Mount
OK, who where the posters who said this would be a comfortable win for England?
Give that golden boot to OG already.
Italy would destroy either of these teams it has to be said.
For sure, Kane dropping and allowing him to make the runs is Ronaldo/Benzema like at times.
Not England fans.
Surprised no changes from England. Prolly around 55 min if it stays 1-1
I don’t see what Mount gives that Grealish can’t do and more.
Kane is easily the best player on the pitch or England's best player.
Aye, true that.
They will
Rice and Phillips give serious McFred vibes.
Yep. That Italian midfield will be smoking cigarettes while passing circles around Phillips and Rice.
There is nothing certain in football.
Why are people surprised at no changes?! It's Southgate.
It’s similar to how he plays with Son
This England team is going to struggle vs Italy, isn’t it?
Solid acting by the Denmark defender there
Why make changes after we just got back in to the game? If we’d gone in 1-0 down then yes.
Linesman right next to that yet didn't think it was a foul, criminal
Why is Saka starting a semi over Sancho? To be fair, he played well for England's goal but he should be subbed soon.
Thought he was showing a red then!
Going by this Euros, every team bar Spain would have struggled against Italy.
Ref is an actual wanker
what a shit decisionThat's a ridiculous booking when a few cynical fouls went unpunished first half.