FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: England Tournament Thread [R]

Discussion in 'England' started by BarryfromEastenders, Aug 4, 2022.

  1. Naughtius Maximus

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I didn't mention anything about foreign born, did I and the only reason I mentioned foreign heritage is because someone else mentioned the aspect of our colonial past. It's hard to dislike somewhere because of it's colonial past when the people representing it are FROM those places, isn't it.

    I was talking mainly about the public profile of the 'golden generation', (which was one of 'big stars' with their wags and celebrity friends), compared to the fellas we have now who just seem more... well, 'normal', shall we say.
     
  2. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
    We don't play a very high line. If anything we play to deep.
     
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  3. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    Dropping rashford is a huge mistake. Rashford could do what mbappe did today and scare the shit out of the Senegalese defenders
     
  4. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    It feels quite unusual for an England manager to have the ability to choose between Several in form players.
     
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  5. sharpovic

    sharpovic Member+

    May 20, 2010
    I don't mind Rashford starting from the bench. However, that midfield set up requires forwards who can take the ball from the halfway line and score with little support. Not Foden's style.
     
  6. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
  7. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
    A fresh Rashford with 20 mins to go against tired legs is a very good weapon to have.
     
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  8. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
  9. sharpovic

    sharpovic Member+

    May 20, 2010
    If we're going to go with such a defensive minded midfield 3, I don't see why Hendo is starting ahead of Philips. Philips is miles better on the ball and gives more protection.
     
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  10. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    Totally agree but southgate's subs are stubborn as f*ck. Rashford would be great if we're winning. But if we are playing shit and losing its usually desperation and then Rashford starts to get desperate hitting shots from impossible angles and giving up possession. A fully firing Rashford from the start is a different animal
     
  11. W.A.S.P.

    W.A.S.P. Member+

    Leeds United
    England
    Sep 20, 2012
    St. Louis
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Henderson is in there to make forward runs to create space for Saka and for a bit extra defensive cover. I'm for it since he did well against the USA and Wales.
     
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  12. Naughtius Maximus

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    A guy on the beeb said that...

    Stephen: It couldn't possibly be viewed as positive that we have the likes of Saka to start and Rashford to bring on later or vice versa, could it? Too many England fans complain whatever happens. How about just supporting the 11 starters?
     
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  13. W.A.S.P.

    W.A.S.P. Member+

    Leeds United
    England
    Sep 20, 2012
    St. Louis
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Pretty confident going into the Senegal game. Not nervous and feel we'll get the job done and believe nobody is overlooking them.

    Been staying off here to avoid the constant negativity by the influx of newer posters. Whatever floats your boat, but England are in a good place.
     
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  14. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
    Hendo runs his legs off for 60 mins and than bring on Phillps for the last 30 mins.
     
  15. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    We have a 70 percent win rate on BBC and a 17 percent win rate on itv. That's a bad omen. On top of that itv's coverage is horrendous
     
  16. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021


    TalkSport have tweeted to say that it is doubtful Sterling will play again this tournament.
     
  17. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
    It must be bad. Hopefully everything turns out OK.
     
  18. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    According to the Daily Mail he may have already flown home.

    Update
    The Times have the following
    ‘Asked directly if the plan was for the Chelsea forward to fly home, an FA spokesman said they had “nothing further at this stage”. ‘

    They also mention that he might not be involved again but he could also fly back for any possible later stages.
     
  19. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
     
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  20. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    Why do we need pace from the bench. Go at them. Put them to the sword. Use more technical players to see out the game. The mindset that we might need pace later on Is defeatist. It's a negative mindset
     
  21. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    Senegal have performed worse in in the second half off all their games so far.
     
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  22. Gaz811

    Gaz811 Member+

    Everton FC
    England
    Oct 15, 2018
    One good thing about the ITV coverage is that Laura Woods is on it. ;)
     
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  23. Naughtius Maximus

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    ... and some of the older ones tbf but, yeah. If you consider where we were a few years back the problems we've got now are tiny in comparison.

    It wasn't just the results that were bad then it was the WAY we performed in the games.
     
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  24. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    Love her on talksport. She's so cute
     
  25. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021

     

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