Watched this on
Watched on a Portuguese channel, he got rave reviews. Follows on from his u21 exploits, last finish was beautiful.
Portugal looking good, goals from different areas of the pitch and a positive approach to the game.
Players play a formation and role outlined by the manager. Did he change anything after the first 45 to change the game?
Thats unless you think players just get on the pitch and do what they want.
USA played well. England have better players man for man across the pitch, unfortunately sitting deep doing anything but attacking.
I think almost everyone knew they were going to counter with pace! It was extremely basic hence the stagnation to the game and frustration with the approach.
Can we all agree that Southgate failed to either anticipate or deal with the playstyle of the USA.
Wales struggled with them in their first half and while second was a case of pressing and working the channels to get both possession and chances.
What's frustrating is Southgates complete inability to change a game.
Every award ceremony does the name. All subjective.
Watching Modric play is a joy. As a player he is sublime.
Haaland Vs Mbappe could be the new Messi Vs Ronaldo
What's he won? No prizes for second, third, fourth in tournaments.
Given the depth of talent I expect more, especially how he bottled the final with his tactical masterpiece.
That's true, however most England manager's have had a pedigree of winning something or having some sort of achievement.
That said good result today, playing attack minded football. My issue is if he changes to some half brained 5 at the back when he comes up against a decent team and coach.