Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Surprised no thread yet. Foden out, Maddison starts. 4-3-3 which is good.would like to see Toney start at some point, maybe vs Macedonia is one or if we're 2 or 3 up in this one give him a proper run. Challenge on Kane seen them given but not stonewall. Ukraine are no mugs though and I expect they will as they have been competent in possession and able to play on the break. Edited March 26, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Surprised no thread yet. Foden out, Maddison starts. 4-3-3 which is good.would like to see Toney start at some point, maybe vs Macedonia is one or if we're 2 or 3 up in this one give him a proper run. Challenge on Kane seen them given but not stonewall. Rather see Maddison central rather than cutting in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 God knows how that’s a foul on the keeper, does my head in how protected they are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Rather see Maddison central rather than cutting in. When all fit I wonder could Foden play as part of a central 3 with say Bellingham and Rice or would this be entirely round holes and square pegs. Maddison central- who drops out or is it a new shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 This is like watching one of those Celeb games...dire, atmosphere and pedestrian football. England have a habit of playing to the level of their opponents. Today it seems that's the case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: When all fit I wonder could Foden play as part of a central 3 with say Bellingham and Rice or would this be entirely round holes and square pegs. Maddison central- who drops out or is it a new shape? Tweak, 4 2 3 1, can effectively be 4 4 1 1. Can do with players on the pitch now. Full backs push up on attacks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, spudski said: This is like watching one of those Celeb games...dire, atmosphere and pedestrian football. England have a habit of playing to the level of their opponents. Today it seems that's the case. Against someone there is more expectation, we drop into that slow , plodding football. It's why I tend not to worry about watching. I have this on, but settling in to a slow paced game that may come alive if they tire . I usually have it on the laptop and keep one eye on it to save the boredom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Matt Bianco has been quite involved. He’s obviously “got out of his lazy bed”. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, spudski said: This is like watching one of those Celeb games...dire, atmosphere and pedestrian football. England have a habit of playing to the level of their opponents. Today it seems that's the case. The problem now is that qualification is more or less a given, especially after beating Italy. Southgate won’t play this team in a million years at a tournament. Makes it boring Edited March 26, 2023 by Rob k 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: Against someone there is more expectation, we drop into that slow , plodding football. It's why I tend not to worry about watching. I have this on, but settling in to a slow paced game that may come alive if they tire . I usually have it on the laptop and keep one eye on it to save the boredom. Yes...it's on in the back ground. Id fall asleep if I was glued to it. In saying that...the lovely Argentinian Malbec I have on the go will probably have the same affect 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Against someone there is more expectation, we drop into that slow , plodding football. It's why I tend not to worry about watching. I have this on, but settling in to a slow paced game that may come alive if they tire . I usually have it on the laptop and keep one eye on it to save the boredom. Ukraine are a reasonable side tbh. Shouldn't be taken so lightly. I expect us to win but should be a competitive game. Edited March 26, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 1-0 Kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Yes goal, Kane. May open it up a bit more now. Edited March 26, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, spudski said: Yes...it's on in the back ground. Id fall asleep if I was glued to it. In saying that...the lovely Argentinian Malbec I have on the go will probably have the same affect Bodega Escorihuela Gascon? That would get you snoozing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 2-0 Saka, brilliant strike! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Great goal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Pick that one out SAKA! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Pick ‘ee out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Pick ‘e out the stingers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Pick e out the stingers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 nearly as good as Andi's 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Saka’s been watching his Andi Weimann videos again. Just now, exAtyeoMax said: nearly as good as Andi's Snap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Bodega Escorihuela Gascon? That would get you snoozing. Vinalba reserve valle de uco mendoza 14.5% Middle of the road wine...but fine for a Sunday afternoon. Haven't tried your suggestion. Will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 What a finish. Saka is a joy to watch, hope he gets player of the season this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ring said: Matt Bianco has been quite involved. He’s obviously “got out of his lazy bed”. Half a minute 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, Rob k said: The problem now is that qualification is more or less a given, especially after beating Italy. Southgate won’t play this team in a million years at a tournament. Makes it boring I suppose a difference is that in a major tournament there are two different factors. 1) You might be playing one of the top 5-10 sides, some caution is inevitable. Ukraine are okay but not of the level of say late 1990s to late 2000s. 2) Major tournament, different heat and humidity, a high tempo approach can bring its own issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Just now, harrys said: Half a minute Before he counts to three? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Saka is class mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, harrys said: Half a minute If we can get another, he can 'count to three'. I must add to the Baka plaudits, cracking player. Edited March 26, 2023 by Ska Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Ukraine are a reasonable side tbh. Shouldn't be taken so lightly. I expect us to win but should be a competitive game. Don't get me wrong, I'm not running them down. But the more possession we are allowed, the slower we seem to play, which can make it a hard watch. Those little burst of tempo and we look decent. Plus , when we play slower we seem to allow decent chances . At 2-0 Ukraine have a decision to make, if they do come out and try and get back into it, there could be gaps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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