I think it's pretty good, it's still early days and they've had 48 call-ups this season, but I've seen enough to really like in all departments.
Soonsup-Bell and Gyabi looked particularly good. The former's finish for his goal was lovely. Also have to remember they're without Shoretire who is one of the strongest in this age group.
It's hard to judge but the team looks very composed. They seem to have two players, No. 4 and No. 21 who link play really well at both ends of the pitch. 21 looks like Lewis Hall. Not sure who 4 is... Is 5 Brodi Hughes?
21 is Lewis Hall and that's what he's all about, a really mature midfielder for a club U15, plays with confidence and authority. 4 is Wigan's Alfie Devine, he looks handy too. 5 is Hughes yeah, see the squad list on the last page.
Alfie Devine was released by Liverpool at u11 or u12 too. Has grew now and looks a decent midfielder. Opposition really poor so far in this tournament though.
vs Mexico, just kicked off https://mycujoo.tv/video/sportchain?id=85964 Not 100% this is the team but I think it's 1 Setford 15 Mayaba 12 Jonas 20 Awe 3 Chambers 17 Collyer 8 Webster (c) 10 Forson 19 Mather 11 Chrisene 18 Mubama
Not going to name names they’re too young still. No doubt in a year or 2 they’ll whittle it down to a really strong squad of 20.But I’d question the whole back line in this tournament, especially the centre backs, clearly just there for their size and physicality. Don’t see any technical quality’s in them at all. The midfield has some special quality though, couple of Chelsea and Man City lads, plus few injured who aren’t in Spain. Don’t think they’re that strong upfront neither from the lads who’ve played there so far. Clearly some players are being pushed in the squad by clubs because there’s no way some of these would be scouted on a weekend for their club. The regular lads they’re picking got battered in the Italy tournament, plus so far in this tournament they’ve got beat 1-0 by the only decent opposition they’ve played so far. Like I say I’m sure they’ll be strong by the time it matters at u17 level. But they’re definitely not there yet I don’t think.
1-0 vs Spain, think it was Pennant but I can't tell. We've looked very good in these opening minutes.
2-1. Spain managed to squeeze the ball in after we didn't clear but Pennant (again, I think it's him) immediately responds by curling one into the top corner.
Anyone worked out the team yet? Haven't been able to watch this morning, will go back over the footage later to get it if not.
That's exactly what happened. Camerawork was terrible in the second half, think it was Gyabi who scored the third, but hard to tell. Best I can work out the starting XI was Setford Norton-Cuffy Hughes Awe Hackett Gyabi Devine Webster Pennant Chrisene Soonsup-Bell