GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,035 Posted June 20 Genuinely dont see what Southgate is finding so difficult about this puzzle... Rice Bellingham Saka Foden Gordon Kane Whats so hard to see this?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,562 Posted June 20 Again not a classic but I thought the the Danes played well....anyway folks........RIP Donald.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 294 Posted June 20 That interview from Southgate was a wreck. Looks on the edge. A man who knows he's out of his depth. Do everyone a favour, send him home and let the players work it put for themselves. All the best. Big Keith Scott. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 3,135 Posted June 20 The Scottish have the right attitude. Ridiculous expectations are a killer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 235 Posted June 20 1 hour ago, Top corner said: I wouldn't have started with Trent, I would have Rice & Bellingham as our two holding midfielders, but when England are on the attack, Bellingham has the legs to support our attacks, leaving Rice just in front of our back four. I would then bring Foden in just behind Kane & just give him a free role, then put Gordon on the left wing. Why do we need a back four when Denmark only played one up front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 235 Posted June 20 43 minutes ago, Monty13 said: Don’t think that’s a hot take, pitch looks like it should be condemned. Same for Denmark. They didn't see to have the same problems with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 736 Posted June 20 40 minutes ago, Foxy2600 said: They hate this country No they just hate watching dour, uninspiring football when we have Bellingham, Saka, Foden, Palmer, Eze in the squad. That game was crying out for a Maddison or Grealish.😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,138 Posted June 20 1 minute ago, Conrad said: Same for Denmark. They didn't see to have the same problems with it. It did look an awful surface but that can’t come close to excusing the poor tactics and performance levels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,736 Posted June 20 21 minutes ago, Conrad said: Same for Denmark. They didn't see to have the same problems with it. Yes, wasn’t an excuse just an observation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,736 Posted June 20 40 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Genuinely dont see what Southgate is finding so difficult about this puzzle... Rice Bellingham Saka Foden Gordon Kane Whats so hard to see this?? Then he’d have to trust his CBs with only one DM, the horror. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,035 Posted June 20 10 minutes ago, Monty13 said: Then he’d have to trust his CBs with only one DM, the horror. We've been doing that anyway as TAA offers little protection...whilst at the same nuffifying Foden and having no attacking threat down the left ..at least this solves 2 of the 3 problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 294 Posted June 20 Spain v Italy. 2 teams pressing, looking to play quick, incisive attacking football. What a novelty! All the best. Big Keith Scott. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,983 Posted June 20 Germany, Spain, Italy and France are all way better than England, probably a couple of others too. England aren't going to win it. Just enjoy the tournament for what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 604 Posted June 20 Just now, Capt. Pants said: Germany, Spain, Italy and France are all way better than England, probably a couple of others too. England aren't going to win it. Just enjoy the tournament for what it is. I think they're all set up and have better game plans than England. I think England have just as good players if they could be used appropriately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 294 Posted June 20 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Germany, Spain, Italy and France all have better managers than England, all the others too. England aren't going to win it. Just enjoy the tournament for what it is. Fixed. All the best. Big Keith Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,983 Posted June 20 4 minutes ago, TheGoogler said: I think they're all set up and have better game plans than England. I think England have just as good players if they could be used appropriately. They also look faster and fitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted June 20 Always the same when we take the lead early. Sit back, invite the opposition to attack and bore everyone to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,736 Posted June 20 7 minutes ago, TheGoogler said: I think they're all set up and have better game plans than England. I think England have just as good players if they could be used appropriately. Yeah I don't think Nico Williams, a 16 year old Yamal and Morata are a better front trio than Foden, Saka and Kane but they look so much more dangerous because they are playing with tempo and aggression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 235 Posted June 20 19 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Always the same when we take the lead early. Sit back, invite the opposition to attack and bore everyone to death. Just like watching Norwich under Wagner. Perhaps, like Norwich, England require a change of manager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted June 20 Spain 8/1 and England 4/1 to win this tournament. I know who’d I’d back out the two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,272 Posted June 20 Ivory Coast changed their manager mid tournament and went on to win it.....just saying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,765 Posted June 20 (edited) Well played chaps (Yarmouth postcode?) Edited June 20 by Graham Paddons Beard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,590 Posted June 20 Spalletti and Italy really are channelling their inner Southgate and England here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,144 Posted June 20 Spain look a fantastic team. Some of the best football of the tournament. Attacking even in added time. Made Italy look very average. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 914 Posted June 20 2 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Genuinely dont see what Southgate is finding so difficult about this puzzle... Rice Bellingham Saka Foden Gordon Kane Whats so hard to see this?? Replace Foden with Palmer and you're right. Also think Bowen / Saka should be a 50/50 call rather than the latter being a Southgate 'shoe in'. Bowen is a very underrated player and has more goal scoring threat than Saka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,736 Posted June 20 1 hour ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: We've been doing that anyway as TAA offers little protection...whilst at the same nuffifying Foden and having no attacking threat down the left ..at least this solves 2 of the 3 problems I agree, we’ll see what Southgate thinks I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 914 Posted June 20 3 hours ago, Monty13 said: BBC aren’t holding back. Walker was aggressively defensive in that interview. Agreed - didn't think he had any Scouse blood in him but will have to doublecheck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helsinki canary 301 Posted June 20 1 hour ago, Keith Scott said: Spain v Italy. 2 teams pressing, looking to play quick, incisive attacking football. What a novelty! All the best. Big Keith Scott. Spain made our lot look like a Sunday pub team. They are in a different class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helsinki canary 301 Posted June 20 9 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Replace Foden with Palmer and you're right. Also think Bowen / Saka should be a 50/50 call rather than the latter being a Southgate 'shoe in'. Bowen is a very underrated player and has more goal scoring threat than Saka. Rice had am absolute shocker, should be benched Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,272 Posted June 20 I was bored watching Spain v Italy, I think Southgate has finally killed the game for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
