cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted March 26 5 minutes ago, Indy said: Jeepers, England defend like Norwich! Pickford is absolutely pants as a keeper, how can he be regarded as our number 1. Probably as their really are not many other good choices. Issue with all the top clubs playing hardly any English players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 26 Just now, Robert N. LiM said: Hang on - are you saying it's not all the fault of [checks notes] England's most successful coach in 60 years? Huge if true. Nope. I say Southgate's got his team there despite such an imbalanced squad. He's had luck along the way with favourable draws and key players being out for opposition (especially WC 2018 in Russia in the earlier KO stages) but he's never really had much quality in defence to work with. Hence his cautious set-ups. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 26 Get Madders on second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,301 Posted March 26 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Probably as their really are not many other good choices. Issue with all the top clubs playing hardly any English players The old boy who plays in goal for our walking footy team is better and he’s 60! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted March 26 The positive from these 2 games is going in I thought we had a 5-10% chance of winning the Euros in spite of the manager, that's now at zero so I can enjoy the summer without the stress of any kind of thoughts that we might actually win it 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted March 26 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Probably as their really are not many other good choices. Issue with all the top clubs playing hardly any English players And most of that Belgium team plays in the EPL. England will never win a major until there is more incentive to support homegrown players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,301 Posted March 26 Just now, Capt. Pants said: And most of that Belgium team plays in the EPL. England will never win a major until there is more incentive to support homegrown players. Should be a minimum homegrown rule reintroduced now we’re out of the EU! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted March 26 45 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: This Belguim kit is one of the ugliest I have seen for a while.. Who thought a cyan top with brown shorts was a good idea? Huh? I think it's possibly the best international kit in world football right now, absolutely love it 😃 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,392 Posted March 26 51 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: I mean it works for some.... Excellent - and it is actually Tintin-inspired. Tintinspired, if you will. https://www.tintin.com/en/news/6069/tintin-inspired-away-kit-homage-to-cartoonist-herge# 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,995 Posted March 26 Seriously what club would want Southgate as their next manager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 170 Posted March 26 35 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Probably as their really are not many other good choices. Issue with all the top clubs playing hardly any English players Possibly then that English players aren't as good as all the hype suggests ..... or, alternatively, they don't get the opportunity at an early age as it is easier and cheaper to buy from abroad. You only have to look at how many Englishmen play for Norwich to see how it applies throughout the leagues, not just the premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted March 26 Maddison and Palmer might as well **** off home, that clown is clearly not interested in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 26 Southgate is a Jonah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 26 (edited) Mainoo's making a claim here. Going to say it again though, England do not have a defence of proper international calibre to really consistently hang against the best. Edited March 26 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted March 26 Mainoo has played well. Remarkable for an 18 Yr old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted March 26 Mainoo had a good game, not understanding why Rico Lewis isn't getting minutes? Especially as Chilwell has been awful over the 2 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,563 Posted March 26 (edited) Ukraine going through to the Euro finals as it stands 🇺🇦 Edited March 26 by Mr Angry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted March 26 Felt like that was coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 26 (edited) Life saver. Quality pass from Madders. Edited March 26 by ricardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted March 26 YESSSSS Thoroughly deserved that. Well played Madders. Hey Jude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted March 26 Jude really hates waffles pass it on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 824 Posted March 26 22 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Mainoo has played well. Remarkable for an 18 Yr old. Endrick just come on for Brazil and scored a lovely goal (18 Yr old) . Spain have a 16 year old playing a good game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted March 26 Wales v Poland still 0-0. Not a lot of quality in that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,322 Posted March 26 Thought we were good other than the errors for the goals. Our attacking and midfield options are frightening. Mainoo and Toney both huge positives from tonight. The latter now Kane replacement if he gets injured. the worry remains the defence. They all have errors in them. We may have to just accept that and back ourselves to out score sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,776 Posted March 26 Really dont think Bellingham should be playing in the no.10 role, we have better options there. Unlike Real Madrid , England's needs for him are different. We need him as a box to box no.8 , running to whole game, not just trying to operate around the final third Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted March 26 There's tears in the valleys.....terrible Dan James penalty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted March 26 Poland deserved it, better side overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,221 Posted March 27 7 hours ago, Indy said: Jeepers, England defend like Norwich! Pickford is absolutely pants as a keeper, how can he be regarded as our number 1. That’s really interesting, I will happily stand corrected, but in 60 internationals statistically as I understand it, that is the first mistake Pickford has made, that has led to a goal being scored against us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,221 Posted March 27 6 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: Seriously what club would want Southgate as their next manager? Manchester United if the latest reports are to be believed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,450 Posted March 27 Mighty Georgia qualify beating Greece at their own game by winning 0:0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
