Was Mancini really going to put in Cristante for Jorginho? Does he just go by a book and ignore what's happening during the game? It's just textbook from him. I'm all for consistency and loyalty, etc but come on..
Ciro might not cut it with hold up play and decisions but the one chance that was put in the box for him, he got a perfect strike away only to be blocked by Stones. Need more aggressive delivery from out wide.
He had space with 1 min to go in the half. Hes the guy to create, time and a place to play it back safe. He has the ability, be a bit more greedy.
Hope Mancini has something in mind . Because that wasn't us , who were they out there for the 1st half ? Hoping for a major turn around.
As it stands, Mancini is getting outfoxed by Southgate. We need a a dramatic change in shape or else this will be a pointless half
Locatelli for a bit more physicality and goal threat in the midfield. Do I need to say who should come off.
As time goes, England will stack more players in the backline. It's time to send Locatelli for quick passes and long range shots. Push Chiesa to the front line to pair with Belotti who can hold the ball and create spaces, he just needs one chance inside the 18 yard box and he will score.
England have only conceded one goal on a free kick right?? Gonna be hard to break them down. Start diving in the box ala Sterling!