Numero Uno Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Maltshoveller said: Why do you say that? Apart from playing Grealish it’s difficult to argue with that line up. Would be interested if anyone can explain why he’s on drugs before we have the benefit of hindsight…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Bizarre that Sancho starts in such an important game, with no game time thus far in the tournament..... So he will be fresh and raring to go. Plus Zinchenko has been very good going forward and Sancho might inhibit him or exploit any space behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Clueless Southgate with possibly the worst lineup ever and I expect we'll get thumped so badly we're banned from the next Euros. (Posting this to get quoted in 3 hours time when we're in the semis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Confirmed. Southgate on drugs. If I managed England I'd do the same. So can not judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: All Sancho had to do was sign for United then. Perhaps he feels Sancho is now free of distractions? I don’t spend any time with any of them so working on the basis Southgate knows best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Confirmed. Southgate on drugs. Hopefully the same ones that he's been on all tournament judging by our success so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just find it odd we’ve got two really form players in Saka and Grealish and out of nowhere it’s Sancho. Almost like he’s trying to please everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 I don’t see the need for Rice and Phillips tonight, one of those would’ve been enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, tin said: I don’t see the need for Rice and Phillips tonight, one of those would’ve been enough. They aren’t both defensive midfielders. Rice will sit a bit more which every team needs. Phillips will press all over the pitch and do so superbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 No argument from me come on England. Massive opportunity tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Just find it odd we’ve got two really form players in Saka and Grealish and out of nowhere it’s Sancho. Almost like he’s trying to please everyone. Saka is injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Just find it odd we’ve got two really form players in Saka and Grealish and out of nowhere it’s Sancho. Almost like he’s trying to please everyone. Resting them, good tourney management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Resting them, good tourney management I think our bench is deeper than most, and that’s a real plus. Expecting Ukraine to try and do a Scotland’ against us style wise,nand their forward line is a lot better and could nick one. We have seen how hard it is for all teams to break down a well organised defensive shape. Equally, one area we have been no better than average so far is set pieces, which was a real strength in the last WC. Would love us (obviously) to crash in a booming header from a corner in the first 15., Tight, cagy, 1-0 England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: They aren’t both defensive midfielders. Rice will sit a bit more which every team needs. Phillips will press all over the pitch and do so superbly Both players are defensively minded and make low numbers of key passes. Receive retain release repeat v breaking lines. Every team doesn't play with one, some play with none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Cowshed said: Both players are defensively minded and make low numbers of key passes. Receive retain release repeat v breaking lines. Every team doesn't play with one, some play with none. Maybe you missed Phillips in the first game. Every team plays with a defensive minded midfielder if they play 4-2-3-1 or similar. Anyway, let’s just trust Gareth ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 12:01, cityloyal473 said: All match officials are German Don’t mention the war . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, Sitrom said: If I managed England I'd do the same. So can not judge You’d take drugs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 14:11, sticks 1969 said: before we all get carried away one word ICELAND Freezer shopping ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, And Its Smith said: Every team plays with a defensive minded midfielder if they play 4-2-3-1 or similar. Anyway, let’s just trust Gareth ! You missed the point. Every teams does not play with two similar. Teams have players in holding positions who break lines with passing. Mr Southgates favoured two make very low numbers of key passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cowshed said: Both players are defensively minded and make low numbers of key passes. Receive retain release repeat v breaking lines. Every team doesn't play with one, some play with none. I take it you have not seen much of Phillips playing for Leeds. He has a very good range of passing, invariably positive. In any event focusing on one metric neglects the fact that multiple actions may be needed to lead to a goal. Credit tends to go to the player who plays the last pass but the key action may be a player winning or intercepting the ball to start the attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Just find it odd we’ve got two really form players in Saka and Grealish and out of nowhere it’s Sancho. Almost like he’s trying to please everyone. Saka injured and Grealish is good off the bench to hold the ball up and win free kicks. Sancho deserves his chance imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cowshed said: You missed the point. Every teams does not play with two similar. Teams have players in holding positions who break lines with passing. Mr Southgates favoured two make very low numbers of key passes. You missed the point. We aren’t playing with two similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, And Its Smith said: You missed the point. We aren’t playing with two similar. As Lampard demonstrated just now. Rice is in the holding position and Phillips further forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: They aren’t both defensive midfielders. Rice will sit a bit more which every team needs. Phillips will press all over the pitch and do so superbly I didn’t say they were both DMs. I’m more concerned about one of them missing a potential semi-final, Phillips more likely than Rice IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 40 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Just find it odd we’ve got two really form players in Saka and Grealish and out of nowhere it’s Sancho. Almost like he’s trying to please everyone. I thought Saka was fairly anonymous in the last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, chinapig said: As Lampard demonstrated just now. Rice is in the holding position and Phillips further forward. Exactly. Phillips presses very high up the pitch and gets forward as demonstrated in his assist for Sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, tin said: I didn’t say they were both DMs. I’m more concerned about one of them missing a potential semi-final, Phillips more likely than Rice IMO. Wouldn’t be leaving players out to save them for a game that might not happen. Win the game first. Plenty of shocks in this tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, tin said: I didn’t say they were both DMs. I’m more concerned about one of them missing a potential semi-final, Phillips more likely than Rice IMO. Cant leave a player out just in case he gets a booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good luck.boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Lot more than 2.5k England fans there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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