England Senior Team General Discussion Thread

Sterling is injured. Sancho won't have trained much

 

Winks is excellent at it. He can collect a pass and keep possession

 

Reece james is strong as an ox. Looked good in possession too

 

But that's about it, you know? He doesn't really progress anything. He might be one of our best options, but it would be nice if he wasn't.

 

One of the highlights was his goal and his big smile afterwards .

 

Off topic but sadly Kosovo are out

 

Grealish does give England more freedom to their play, and something a bit different. He's almost unique as a modern player.

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) October 8, 2020

 

He just looks so in control. Never hurried by the opposition. Hes just class

 

He’s a bull. I’m a big fan of James, brilliant crosser like TAA but strong in defence too.

 

At least @roverman can show his face in the Welsh forums

 

Well, I slated the first half but have to say much better in the second half but still not convinced about the formation especially against better sides than Wales but I hope I’m proved wrong. Grealish was excellent, man of the match for me but also thought DCL, Ings and Mount when he came on looked very good also. Coady also marshalled the defence very well and just feels like Captain material, something we have been lacking at the back. I just wonder if he can slip into a back four when we eventually do switch back or will he be in the Squad just as an option with a back three.

 

They banned me

 

Why am I not surprised, lol

 

Norn Ireland and Scotland have won on penalties which is nice to see.

Scotland vs England at the euros is still on.

 

Was cheering on Scotland there! Love to see other home nations qualify

 

Delighted Marshall saved it.

Don't think I've seen Scotland in a penalty shootout ever?

 

In the long term I'd be tempted to have James as right back and move TAA into midfield.

 

Couldn’t see the whole first half thought the system wasn’t functioning. Winks is really made for this level with his half turns. Grealish a cut above the rest. It will be difficult for Southgate to ignore him now.

 

I actually thought Winks struggled tonight, especially in the first half. I just didn’t think he looked his usually assured self, passing and ball control just seemed off to me. Better second half though to be fair.

 

Mount was a clear, clear step up.

 

I couldn’t see the first half properly tbh. But I thought he escaped pressure a few times very nicely in the second half. Didn’t like Keane, nor the system with 3 defenders