Christoph Stiepermann 1,120 Posted July 11, 2021 Great team selection. Sometimes fans get so lost in the idea that more attacking players = better team. But that's just not how football works. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 11, 2021 Apart from one blocked shot, Italy are not threatening. Yet you get the feeling that we could score a second when we counter. But the gap between the front three has to remain. We mustn't sit deeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,520 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) One of the things that worries me is when England start to pass it around well, only to then start passing it sideways and back and then pass it out or pass it to the opposition ... Fair to say we know all about that and how scary it can become Edited July 11, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,175 Posted July 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Apart from one blocked shot, Italy are not threatening. Yet you get the feeling that we could score a second when we counter. But the gap between the front three has to remain. We mustn't sit deeper. Nah when Chiesa wriggled away from Rice I thought he was going to score to be honest, foot or so further over and it’s 1-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 670 Posted July 11, 2021 That was a penalty all day long. Knee into the back of sterling’s leg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted July 11, 2021 Clear pen not given Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upo 91 Posted July 11, 2021 That was a pen. Referee is balancing the home advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted July 11, 2021 Just now, ricardo said: Clear pen not given Would have been very soft imho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted July 11, 2021 Need to keep the ball now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) No penalty. Once again Sterling try to buy a penalty. One minute later up the other end of the pitch gives away a free kick on the edge of our area. Not been covering well either this half. Players need to keep calm. Edited July 11, 2021 by lake district canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,120 Posted July 11, 2021 We have dropped deeper, need to get up the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted July 11, 2021 We're getting far too deep at the moment. All xi within 20 yards of our own box, no out ball if we win it back. Can't play the whole second half like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted July 11, 2021 Italians getting more into this now..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 670 Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, lake district canary said: No penalty. Once again Sterling try to buy a penalty. One minute later up the other end of the pitch gives away a free kick on the edge of our area. Not been covering well either this half. Maybe move those corks away from your line of vision! Clear penalty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Virtual reality said: Maybe move those corks away from your line of vision! Clear penalty Not for me. Stuck his leg out into the path of the defender behind him while already on his way down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,120 Posted July 11, 2021 Good save from Pickford. But in almost any situation involving a back pass or clearance, this equals loss of possession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 670 Posted July 11, 2021 Been coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,120 Posted July 11, 2021 That was coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,520 Posted July 11, 2021 Was nice whie it lasted. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,811 Posted July 11, 2021 Second goal is often more important than the first, as Garry Nelson wrote in his book Left Foot In The Grave. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, TheGunnShow said: Second goal is often more important than the first, as Garry Nelson wrote in his book Left Foot In The Grave. We'll see. The third is always the most important, I've been told.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Was nice whie it lasted. Oh well. You ok hun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted July 11, 2021 Seemed like we were trying to defend the 1-0 lead all second half, never going to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,120 Posted July 11, 2021 Whatever Mancini changed, it's worked for him. I hope Southgate comes good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,311 Posted July 11, 2021 This looks as though it’s not going to end well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted July 11, 2021 Italy back to classic cynical fouling every time we look like building momentum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 670 Posted July 11, 2021 This second half has been awful from an England perspective. I honestly can’t see what the game plan has been. Croatia all over again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 737 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) What did the camera just cut away from for 1 minute? Edit: The Guardian match text reveals that “a toolbag entered the field of play” Edited July 11, 2021 by GenerationA47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted July 11, 2021 One silver lining if it doesn't come home.. At least that animal Tyrone Mings won't be a European championship winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,418 Posted July 11, 2021 Fresh legs up front, but who off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites