by Zip » 15 Oct 2020 18:15
by bcubed » 15 Oct 2020 18:19
SutekhbcubedSanguine That last bit is what is most surprising Vic - that last year we were playing decent, attacking football and Southgate genuinely looked like the right man to take this exciting group of players forward. I don't really understand where his change in approach has come from.
It's a cliche about players getting better when they aren't involved, but in this case I think Raheem Sterling, if he wasn't already, has become the first name on the England team sheet over the last two weeks.
But he already was the first name imo and the fast attacking football you mentioned revolved around Sterling. We look devoid of ideas without him
Is being in that position a problem with the manager or just down to England’s lack of talent?
by URZZZZ » 16 Oct 2020 00:51
South Coast Royal Also I think he may have been persuaded not to start with Gomez, Trent, Henderson or Calvert-Lewin because of the Merseyside derby at Saturday lunchtime.
I wish he had done the same with Pickford but I suppose that Pope will just have to bide his time.
by URZZZZ » 16 Oct 2020 00:53
bcubedSutekhbcubed
But he already was the first name imo and the fast attacking football you mentioned revolved around Sterling. We look devoid of ideas without him
Is being in that position a problem with the manager or just down to England’s lack of talent?
I wouldn’t say Southgate doesn’t have his faults but who else is there who takes people on as regularly and successfully as Sterling?
Personally I would suggest Grealish is a must when Sterling is unavailable
by Sanguine » 21 Oct 2020 12:18
by Sutekh » 21 Oct 2020 13:21
Sanguine Friendly with Ireland announced for 12th November, which means for a second month, England will play three times in a week. Why?
by Sanguine » 06 Nov 2020 12:58
by URZZZZ » 10 Nov 2020 01:09
by Sanguine » 10 Nov 2020 10:57
by URZZZZ » 10 Nov 2020 14:04
Old Man Andrews Too soon. We are desperately light in central midfield.
by Sanguine » 11 Nov 2020 14:53
by Sutekh » 12 Nov 2020 13:17
Sanguine Reports that Joe Gomez has suffered 'a serious leg injury' in training. He came back from an ACL injury a couple of years ago.
Liverpool's defence down to the bare bones - I guess it will be Fabinho and Matip for the foreseeable, although Matip himself seems to have legs made of custard.
by Sanguine » 12 Nov 2020 13:31
by WestYorksRoyal » 13 Nov 2020 10:57
by bcubed » 15 Nov 2020 20:02
by URZZZZ » 15 Nov 2020 20:10
bcubed Wtf is Dier doing in the England team? I'd rather have McGuire
by URZZZZ » 15 Nov 2020 20:12
WestYorksRoyal I think Grealish on left wing is essential for England going forward, similar to his Villa role alongside Barkley. You then have Kane as the focal point and Sterling providing movement and running in behind.
Henderson & Mount in central midfield, and possibly Rice too if we decide to play 4 at the back.
It means leaving out Rashford and Sancho, but our traditional 433 / 343 is very functional and predictable. Grealish has proven his capable of carrying the ball and creating, and having him in a free role would give us greater control in possession.
The answer is clear; will Southgate be bold in the games that matter? Or will he shoehorn Mount in on the wing for his workrate alongside Henderson, Rice and 3 CBs? (In which case I'll call for his head)
by Royality creeps In » 15 Nov 2020 20:16
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