The Bard Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I thought Chile looked a good team. Sanchez proved he is a cut above the likes of Rooney etc. They looked very good. Very aggressive without the ball. In our faces - we never had any time to build play - they harried us into giving the ball away. None of our 'midfield' had the ability to dictate the game. I thought Lallana looked good for us but that was about it really. He wanted to make things happen and looked to link play together. He's got excellent technique which should mean he can be an international player. When you consider how poor a lot of the established players were his debut was excellent. Baines' isn't as good defensively as Cole - he was asleep for their first goal- against better sides I suspect Cole will play. As Harry has said Cahill was all over the shop for the 2nd goal. Jack Wiltshire is nowhere near the level he was last season when he looked fantastic against Brazil and for the Arse against Barcelona. If Woy is picking on form then he has to be for the drop. Frank Lampard has been a great player but is simply too old to play in games against that kind of side. Our weak spot is right back though. None of the candidates are good enough IMHO. I'd like to see Nathaniel CLyne given a go - he's a more solid right back in the Gary Neville mould. Players like Jagielka and Gerrard had good games if you catch my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 They looked very good. Very aggressive without the ball. In our faces - we never had any time to build play - they harried us into giving the ball away. None of our 'midfield' had the ability to dictate the game. I thought Lallana looked good for us but that was about it really. He wanted to make things happen and looked to link play together. He's got excellent technique which should mean he can be an international player. When you consider how poor a lot of the established players were his debut was excellent. Baines' isn't as good defensively as Cole - he was asleep for their first goal- against better sides I suspect Cole will play. As Harry has said Cahill was all over the shop for the 2nd goal. Jack Wiltshire is nowhere near the level he was last season when he looked fantastic against Brazil and for the Arse against Barcelona. If Woy is picking on form then he has to be for the drop. Frank Lampard has been a great player but is simply too old to play in games against that kind of side. Our weak spot is right back though. None of the candidates are good enough IMHO. I'd like to see Nathaniel CLyne given a go - he's a more solid right back in the Gary Neville mould. Players like Jagielka and Gerrard had good games if you catch my drift. Powder puff midfield, Milner gives 100% but is not and never will be international class, Lampard well past his sell by date, Wiltshire and LLanna could be very productive if they become team players, Rodriguez fits into the Southampton team fine but again not England class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Wayne Rooney although he still scores! I cAnt remember the the last time he actually played well for England and dominate the game like he does for united! You don't remember the Poland game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Powder puff midfield, Milner gives 100% but is not and never will be international class, Lampard well past his sell by date, Wiltshire and LLanna could be very productive if they become team players, Rodriguez fits into the Southampton team fine but again not England class. Same as Lambert then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 What has happened to Michael Dawson? Based on last night and Jones and Cahill comedy of errors he should be in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 What has happened to Michael Dawson? Based on last night and Jones and Cahill comedy of errors he should be in the team. Couldn't agree more, played Benteke out of the game a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 What has happened to Michael Dawson? Based on last night and Jones and Cahill comedy of errors he should be in the team. Do you know what, that's a great shout. He's a very good centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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