sticks 1969 Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just looking at the Scottish 26 man team especially the forwards makes you appreciate how much talent we have at our disposal yes I know Scotland is a much smaller country but we do have some amazing talent not to say will do anything this year but fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 We still won't break them down and draw 0-0 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 I still remember Steve Bull scoring against Scotland at Hampden in the late Eighties. Criminal really that he only got a handful of caps despite averaging about 40 a season because he didn't play for a big club. FAO of Wolves fans: You still aren't a big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, sticks 1969 said: Just looking at the Scottish 26 man team especially the forwards makes you appreciate how much talent we have at our disposal yes I know Scotland is a much smaller country but we do have some amazing talent not to say will do anything this year but fingers crossed Take a look at the French squad it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Super said: Take a look at the French squad it's ridiculous. The French ARE ridiculous. Disclaimer: Joke. (just in case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, Super said: Take a look at the French squad it's ridiculous. It's very trendy to be negative about England, but I genuinely think we have some real quality at our disposal. Probably the strongest squad we've had, on paper, since 04/06. France man for man look very strong, but tournament football is unforgiving and they might not hit form at quite the right time. I think Foden, Grealish and Mason Mount will bring the core of that 2018 squad on a fair bit. We also have lots of players in form, Shaw, Stones, Maguire have all had really strong seasons. Think we might do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It's very trendy to be negative about England, but I genuinely think we have some real quality at our disposal. Probably the strongest squad we've had, on paper, since 04/06. France man for man look very strong, but tournament football is unforgiving and they might not hit form at quite the right time. I think Foden, Grealish and Mason Mount will bring the core of that 2018 squad on a fair bit. We also have lots of players in form, Shaw, Stones, Maguire have all had really strong seasons. Think we might do well. 1904-1906? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It's very trendy to be negative about England, but I genuinely think we have some real quality at our disposal. Probably the strongest squad we've had, on paper, since 04/06. France man for man look very strong, but tournament football is unforgiving and they might not hit form at quite the right time. I think Foden, Grealish and Mason Mount will bring the core of that 2018 squad on a fair bit. We also have lots of players in form, Shaw, Stones, Maguire have all had really strong seasons. Think we might do well. If we had a decent CB I'd make us favourites. No doubt we will be knocked out by VAR in the QF's rather than penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: If we had a decent CB I'd make us favourites. No doubt we will be knocked out by VAR in the QF's rather than penalties. Yes CB is a worry - however both Stones and Maguire are in form. I’ve got a horrible feeling Southgate will go with a 532 rather than the obvious 433/4231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Totally bias opinion here obviously, but apart from Portugal, I feel like we have progressed the most since last international cup. I await abuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 59 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It's very trendy to be negative about England, but I genuinely think we have some real quality at our disposal. Probably the strongest squad we've had, on paper, since 04/06. France man for man look very strong, but tournament football is unforgiving and they might not hit form at quite the right time. I think Foden, Grealish and Mason Mount will bring the core of that 2018 squad on a fair bit. We also have lots of players in form, Shaw, Stones, Maguire have all had really strong seasons. Think we might do well. Home advantage counts for a lot. I think we will get to the SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Is Southgate really considering not picking TAA? Huge mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, Super said: Is Southgate really considering not picking TAA? Huge mistake. It's an odd one that. We do have significant depth in that position, Reece James and Walker have been in good form, but he feels an obvious choice. Especially given how effective he is offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It's an odd one that. We do have significant depth in that position, Reece James and Walker have been in good form, but he feels an obvious choice. Especially given how effective he is offensively. Some games where you might play a better defensive Right Back but against Scotland and the CR i would def play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 49 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Yes CB is a worry - however both Stones and Maguire are in form. I’ve got a horrible feeling Southgate will go with a 532 rather than the obvious 433/4231 Stones didn't look in form against Poland and Maguire is injured. I don't think either are that good anyway which is huge concern against the top teams. However our attack is good so would need to outscore them I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 I think we will win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 I'm so looking forward to being completely underwhelmed by our group performances, being given hope in round 2, only to be humiliated in the final stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Ideally we need to have somebody other than Pickford between the sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: I think we will win Against Scotland we will but won’t win the Euros. Will lose to France or Spain in the knockouts, whoever we get first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Against Scotland we will but won’t win the Euros. Will lose to France or Spain in the knockouts, whoever we get first. You reckon? This has to be the most gifted squad in years, best in technical ability strength and speed. As long as Southgate has the balls to go for it i think we can win the thing. Will be having a punt on us with a saver on the Germans, we all know never to rite them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: It's very trendy to be negative about England, but I genuinely think we have some real quality at our disposal. Probably the strongest squad we've had, on paper, since 04/06. France man for man look very strong, but tournament football is unforgiving and they might not hit form at quite the right time. I think Foden, Grealish and Mason Mount will bring the core of that 2018 squad on a fair bit. We also have lots of players in form, Shaw, Stones, Maguire have all had really strong seasons. Think we might do well. She's back with another great video and plenty to chew over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: You reckon? This has to be the most gifted squad in years, best in technical ability strength and speed. As long as Southgate has the balls to go for it i think we can win the thing. Will be having a punt on us with a saver on the Germans, we all know never to rite them off. We have some skilful ball playing midfielders, and a top centre forward, but france will tear us apart if we end up playing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: We have some skilful ball playing midfielders, and a top centre forward, but france will tear us apart if we end up playing them! Well we will see, but i don't see France or anyone tearing us apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Well we will see, but i don't see France or anyone tearing us apart. Yeah we will see, i just cant see us being strong enough in defense and in goal to be able to deal with those french forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Not an easy group at all to progress from, but assuming we do, then I don’t fear anyone other than Southgates tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Well we will see, but i don't see France or anyone tearing us apart. if you open your eyes you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, stephenkibby. said: You reckon? This has to be the most gifted squad in years, best in technical ability strength and speed. As long as Southgate has the balls to go for it i think we can win the thing. Will be having a punt on us with a saver on the Germans, we all know never to rite them off. If we had a good manager I’d agree with you. Don’t rate Southgate at all. I was wrong once before though so hopefully am again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: If we had a good manager I’d agree with you. Don’t rate Southgate at all. I was wrong once before though so hopefully am again! Don’t tell me you thought Sir Alf was a downs league manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Don’t tell me you thought Sir Alf was a downs league manager? Imagine if there was social media back in the day, Greaves recovers from injury but dosen't make the starting lineup. Spurs fans screaming who the **** is Geoff Hurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Superjack said: I still remember Steve Bull scoring against Scotland at Hampden in the late Eighties. Criminal really that he only got a handful of caps despite averaging about 40 a season because he didn't play for a big club. FAO of Wolves fans: You still aren't a big club. But he was a division 3 player at the time, the top tier strikers were always gonna be picked for England over him, although he went to Italia 90 as a division 3 player - that would never happen now! He was a great striker, no doubt about that, albeit he did all his damage at the lower levels of our game - from 1986 to 1996 he averaged 21 goals per season for Wolves - a phenomenal record (although not quite the 40 goals a season average you came up with!) - and didn’t he score 18 hatricks for Wolves? I saw him score two hatricks against us - both at Molineux. He only ever played in the top flight once, a sub appearance for WBA - that kinda explains his handful of caps for England - he was only on fire in the 4th and 3rd divisions of English football ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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