FIFA World Cup 2026: England Tournament Thread [R]

Been good.

The physicality from Costa Rica is really helpful but we’ve been excellent on the ball and off it.

 

I for one, think Madueke has been fine ..

 

Both wingers have been good.

 

Good first quarter by England. Gordon man of the quarter.

 

They are, but ranked significantly higher than New Zealand, for what it's worth.

 

Costa Ricans are dirty ********ers

 

Happy with performance so far. Even if we make changes in second half, this has been encouraging.

 

This should be our Starting XI in the World Cup bar perhaps Stones for Guehi.

 

We've been very good but there has been zero practice for the defence.

 

This system England's playing looks to be working well.

 

They’ve been physical and cynical … but actually they’ve been a good exercise and a perfect friendly test for us.

 

Don't care. This how they should be performing and it's encouraging.

 

Yes agree.

 

Nowhere near as bad as some teams we might face. I always think back to that match against Colombia.

 

Jordan Pickford makes me nervous

 

He usually puts his head on in the tournament. Reminded me of Belgium 24.

 

Their number 9 wants one landing on him

 

He's a great keeper but he's always miles outside his area

 

Rice's dead balls have been shocking

 

Oh no Madueke, This will get the critics going

 

Tuchel chuckling at Madueke

 

Great skills from madueke

 

Btw that’s why I like Noni.. he will see and make that run again and again and again

 

So far Maduke looks like the 2018 Sterling, hopefully he can turn into the 2020 Sterling fast.

 

Pedri and Mbappe certainly got a claim as well, possibly up against the English duo.