Gazred Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Trippier is left back isn’t he ? Yep, typo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redinthehead Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Bit bizarre that we have two goalkeepers on the bench in place of Sancho or Chilwell. Seems completely unnecessary. I have no idea how Sancho doesn’t even get on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Bit bizarre that we have two goalkeepers on the bench in place of Sancho or Chilwell. Seems completely unnecessary. Makes me think there’s reasons for their absence other than tactical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 What a gutless line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Apparently the logic behind Trippier is to prevent Perisic cutting in. Makes sense, but a shame we’re being reactive rather than proactive. He wouldn’t admit it, but we’re probably playing for a draw really in the hope we finish second. I predict quite a cagey game. It's got draw written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Luke Shaw has to be starting ahead of Trippier, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Redinthehead said: I have no idea how Sancho doesn’t even get on the bench. I'd rather see him than Sterling really. I can understand the pace rationale for having one of Rashford/Sterling/Sancho so not too many complaints about the front 3. Grealish is a great player to bring off the bench. Just now, Sturny said: Makes me think there’s reasons for their absence other than tactical Could be right, seems very odd. 9 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: Given what we have I don’t think it’s a terrible team but it does show where we are or more to the point what we lack. Trippier at LB is odd but can only assume he wanted a set piece specialist in the team. Trippier a reactive measure to counter Perisic apparently who likes to cut in, although I don't see any reason why Chilwell or Shaw wouldn't be able to deal with that. At full back, as it's such a specialist position, I believe it shouldn't be messed around with too much. Shaw and Chilwell have had good seasons so deserve to play. I wonder whether we will try a couple of different systems, perhaps Phillips or Rice will drop into a back 3 with Walker and Trippier as wing backs. Both are more natural wing backs than Chilwell or Shaw so could also be an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo2345 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 No Grealish that's ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Yoyo2345 said: No Grealish that's ridiculous Agreed. Play your best side. Croatia will be happy with our line up. Cant help feel Southgate has bottled it a bit. I hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Round peg in a square hole We have two left backs in the squad and play a right back there!!! Shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: I have no idea how Sancho doesn’t even get on the bench. Him and Chilwell injured apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 The line up not being well received then? Not seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redinthehead Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Him and Chilwell injured apparently Ah ok that makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Two holding midfielders. A RB who isn’t the best option going forward in the squad. A LB who is a RB. Not playing the guy who was Man of the Match in each of the friendlies only last week. England will go nowhere under Southgate. There are 32 teams in this competition and England have at minimum the 6th best squad and probably a bit higher(Spain gone downhill, Italy on the up but still fancy England especially in attack). Only France, Germany and Belgium would I say are a step up. All that and setting up against Croatia as defensive as possible. They may play well and they may win because that is the talent the squad has but GS has not got this right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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INCRED Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I'd rather see him than Sterling really. I can understand the pace rationale for having one of Rashford/Sterling/Sancho so not too many complaints about the front 3. Grealish is a great player to bring off the bench. Could be right, seems very odd. Trippier a reactive measure to counter Perisic apparently who likes to cut in, although I don't see any reason why Chilwell or Shaw wouldn't be able to deal with that. At full back, as it's such a specialist position, I believe it shouldn't be messed around with too much. Shaw and Chilwell have had good seasons so deserve to play. I wonder whether we will try a couple of different systems, perhaps Phillips or Rice will drop into a back 3 with Walker and Trippier as wing backs. Both are more natural wing backs than Chilwell or Shaw so could also be an explanation. Sick and tired of trying to counter threats of the opposition, just play players in their natural positions and let them worry about our strengths Fed up of Southgates negative approach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: Ah ok that makes more sense. Not what Southgate just said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Really don’t understand Southgates pre match comments there. KT on the left side because he brings experience to stop the crosses? Surely Shaw can do that better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Oh, I have now. Glad Southgate tempered the knee by saying its up to individuals how they react; bit of reason there I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Philips in midfield? Dear oh dear. And a RB at LB? WTF?! Maybe the 2 LB's could've been left out of the squad altogether??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: I have no idea how Sancho doesn’t even get on the bench. He'd have to leave one of the 3 goalkeepers out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redinthehead Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Did Rio and Lampard bring their boots? They’d have a good chance of getting in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Just now, BS2 Red said: He'd have to leave one of the 3 goalkeepers out. I understand teams are required to have 2 goalkeepers on the bench, though I don't know what the rationale is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Kane says Croatia have 'won the biggest trophies' . Have I missed something?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 minute ago, havanatopia said: Kane says Croatia have 'won the biggest trophies' . Have I missed something?! Guessing he means their players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: Did Rio and Lampard bring their boots? They’d have a good chance of getting in the team. On account of them having such great success with England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, JonDolman said: I'm probably in the minority but I agree on not playing Grealish I prefer Mount and Foden, and having pace of Sterling gives us something different. But I expect quite a bit of rotation so we could change a few of the attacking players next game and we could still be strong. Finally some sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Excited and strangely quietly confident for this match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Did we just boo their national anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Just now, Bryans Left Peg said: Did we just boo their national anthem? We did and ours had an uneven start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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