cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Edited November 20, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted November 20, 2023 I'd honestly forgotten how good Saka's 2nd (England's 4th) was. Great goal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,349 Posted November 20, 2023 Dodged a bullet with the Malta no-show so still watching the paint dry for this yawn fest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 669 Posted November 20, 2023 Think I'll pass, as I did with the Malta game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,956 Posted November 20, 2023 England will win by a few in a yawn-fest where some media elements will jack themselves into a frenzy about it "coming home" (news flash, there's more chance of Shamina Begum coming home or Suella Braverman going back home to Rwanda), one or both of Maguire and Henderson will get a start to the consternation of many and some will continue to criticise Southgate for not letting the team off the leash. The particularly hard of thinking will say "why aren't we always on the attack with the team we have" without realising that to attack well, you need top-drawer defenders and goalies, and England are lacking badly in those. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 185 Posted November 20, 2023 Henderson picked again no doubt...and probably as Captain if Kane starts on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,766 Posted November 20, 2023 Loved how after the Malta game Jordon Pickford refused to be interviewed by the media as he said he knew what they would want to ask questions about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Think Rico Lewis will be one to keep an eye on tonight. Man City sure trust him, and getting an England debut at 18 is impressive.. Joins a rather small list of players like Micheal Owen, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood to get that honour Although I think we should ignore that last one Edited November 20, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,013 Posted November 20, 2023 Not long to wait now, on a one to ten how excited is everyone about to view it? Not fair to vote myself as I’m giving it a miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2023 I don't know why I put myself through it. I refuse to watch a cookery programme so its the football. And we have just seen a ridiculous referee change his mind after a ridiculous VAR. And Pickford saves it but matey follows up. But we wouldn't be 1-0 down if we stopped trying to walk it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,705 Posted November 20, 2023 Anyone who thinks VAR is still an asset to football is deluded. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 171 Posted November 20, 2023 Is there a worse co-commentator than Dion Dublin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 20, 2023 Just now, Conrad said: Is there a worse co-commentator than Dion Dublin? Andy Townsend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 185 Posted November 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, hogesar said: Anyone who thinks VAR is still an asset to football is deluded. Can not remember a ref being called to the screen and not going with what var said? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 171 Posted November 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I don't know why I put myself through it. I refuse to watch a cookery programme so its the football. And we have just seen a ridiculous referee change his mind after a ridiculous VAR. And Pickford saves it but matey follows up. But we wouldn't be 1-0 down if we stopped trying to walk it in. Possibly we would as the Harry Maguire challenge was worth a penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,667 Posted November 20, 2023 That was quite the most ridiculous var decision. ‘Clear and obvious’ error my backside! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2023 Just now, Branston Pickle said: That was quite the most ridiculous var decision. ‘Clear and obvious’ error my backside! The guy ran into Lewis' hand if you look at the slomo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 20, 2023 Just now, keelansgrandad said: The guy ran into Lewis' hand if you look at the slomo. Watching the ref looking at the screen and he is just looking in slow mo on an isolated split second moment. Should be seen in real time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,262 Posted November 20, 2023 VAR an absolute joke. No way will England get anything from this game. Watkins seems half asleep. Get Kane on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2023 1 minute ago, In my blood said: Watching the ref looking at the screen and he is just looking in slow mo on an isolated split second moment. Should be seen in real time. He did and didn't give a penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,705 Posted November 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: That was quite the most ridiculous var decision. ‘Clear and obvious’ error my backside! Yet they didn't even ask the ref to look at the Maguire possible pen when he lost the ball and basically fell into the guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,554 Posted November 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, hogesar said: Anyone who thinks VAR is still an asset to football is deluded. Home alone so unexpectedly in charge of the remote. VAR's an asset to the TV drama. Will provide talking points over HT. Would anyone in the stadium have a clue what was going on? I'm going to do the PUPs stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daz 72 Posted November 20, 2023 Ncfc flag in the crowd tonight 🤓 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,956 Posted November 20, 2023 Textbook example of where refereeing in slo-mo makes things look totally different to real time. Although it would be damned hilarious if England lost this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 305 Posted November 20, 2023 Look at the security!! They’ll all be Serbs soon and take up Russian citizenship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2023 They are getting teasy with Mr Glova. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,262 Posted November 20, 2023 Kane already in the action 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) That is not Harry Kane, its Jamie Cureton. Edited November 20, 2023 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Kane already in the action 😀 Fastest goal scored by a substitute off of the bench record for England maybe? Felt like seconds Edited November 20, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites