England Senior Team General Discussion Thread

I know this is 4 months too late but I was re watching the England v Republic of Ireland match from last year and I noticed something no one seemed to pick up before.
Just as gstq was starting, 3 or 4 of the Irish players bowed their heads. Does anyone else find that Completely disrespectful?

 

Why is it disrespectful?

 

Because it shows distain for someone's anthem. It's the same thing James mcclean does when it gets played.

 

Couldn't care less. Let's be honest, their history would justify a bit of disdain for our ruling classes.

 

Both players have their qualities but in the defeats away to Belgium or the Czech Republic they didn't seem to combine well. Even in the 5-3 win over Kosovo there seemed to be no control of the midfield and they looked vulnerable.

Anyway it sounds like Henderson will definitely miss the qualifiers next month so Southgate will have to find an alternative against Poland.

 

Not sure I've ever really seen Rice described as slow or lethargic before.

 

Exactly. Completely understand why they would.

 

Heard Henderson out for the season?

 

Didn’t see all the Arsenal game tonight but apparently Saka was very good again. Very consistent with his performances this season and just seems to be getting better and better!

 

Arsenal strike late to save their season against Benfica!

Saka and Aubameyang combine AGAIN when it matters most to put the Gunners ahead! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/e9aazd58lR

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 25, 2021

 

Sakas delivery and final ball is superb.

 

I'm hoping tomori gets a recall. Hes in the team consistently atm

 

Fikayo Tomori vs Red Star (H) @fikayotomori_ https://t.co/ccFvmSlJkd

— Milan Comps (@CompsACM) February 25, 2021

 

Roy Keane recently described him as the modern day player that reminds him most of himself. I'd guess he'd have an opinion on that hot take from our friend Saj.

 

He’s been quite poor with England, especially with Henderson, borderline disastrous at times

 

An enjoyable 8 minutes

 

I wouldn’t say Rice has been poor individually but him and Henderson/Phillips together doesn’t work.

 

Really? Since he has come into the team we have had some of our worst performances since the WC. He was at fault for the Belgium first goal too IIRC

 

It's an unbalanced midfield, I don't think anyone here is disputing that. Have to say though, I've thought that Rice was much better on the ball in his last few games than he was previously. Him and Mount is not an implausible combination to me.

 

Ohh I might start doing that to the German and Italian national anthem then

 

Is anyone stopping you?