I guess what I would have liked to see was an attempt to keep more possession in the midfield, from about 50 mins in I became worried Modric and Rakitic had so much of the ball.
You can't just magic up that kind of ability though.
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I guess what I would have liked to see was an attempt to keep more possession in the midfield, from about 50 mins in I became worried Modric and Rakitic had so much of the ball.
I asked you to convince me, lay out why you thought he was shit last night, why you thought England looked the better team once he came off and as always you play the man not the ball. Always go for the poster not what the poster has posted.You've constantly claimed Sterling has been excellent this tournament in this imaginary #10 role he's been playing (not even true) when in reality he's been a player short of confidence and a dead end to anything remotely attacking or creative. 0 goals, 0 assists, fuck all contribution elsewhere. You were wrong - give over.
do you read your own posts
You can't just magic up that kind of ability though.
Educate, you say? How about re-watching the last 6 games England played at the WC? He was dog shit throughoutI asked you to convince me, lay out why you thought he was shit last night, why you thought England looked the better team once he came off and as always you play the man not the ball. Always go for the poster not what the poster has posted.
So I ask you AGIAN, educate me, tell me how you saw England's performance improve once Sterling left the field. I'm all ears.
The FIFA rankings are as corrupt as everything else at FIFA.Fifa ranking doesn't seem to reflect the teams in real time so its hard to understand why the results were so odd.
As with the tournament, its one of the best Ive seen as most games where open, flowing football, bizarre results and goals. The VAR was a great addition, reducing any controversy and refs overall-seemed decent. (Why no English refs?).
Its too early to analyse England's overall performance because the disappointment is so raw. Its a long way from the Hodgson era and closer to the Hoddles days which is healthy.
98 PL players took part and probably as many ex English league (all Divs) players as well. astonishing the amount of players and x players from here are taking part. Not sure if this is a good thing, like to read up on it.
Educate, you say? How about re-watching the last 6 games England played at the WC? He was dog shit throughout
I agree Croatia dominated and Southgate seemed unsure how to respond somewhat.
You STILL haven't put YOUR case forward. Why don't you do that? Why is this so hard for you to do?Educate, you say? How about re-watching the last 6 games England played at the WC? He was dog shit throughout
Good exciting world cup but probably the worst in terms of actual quality in many a year , 3 of the four semi finalists have no right to be considered good enough to be world champions
Are you mental or still drunk from last night?You STILL haven't put YOUR case forward. Why don't you do that? Why is this so hard for you to do?
If France win it though the best team will have won. When you look at Belgium though they've got so much quality right throughout the team, it just didn't come together quite enough at the right time.
I really don't rate Belgium that highly they are to easy to nullify and nowhere near flexible enough in their system they remind me quite a lot of Sven's England side , France are definitely the team that deserves to win but then they were in the Euros.
No doubt the team lineup will slightly change by the Euros qualifiers, it has too. Now, teams know how England are set up and the way they play. Most teams that are successful evolve and changing the odd player is essential . England are a young team and need to learn also Southgate needs to learn. Fortune favours the brave and England clammed up a little when they could have taken the game by the scruff last night.The FIFA rankings are as corrupt as everything else at FIFA.
It was a good tournament. Lots of goals and upsets. In the end the best team will win it (presuming France wins it) and the Spurs captain will lift the trophy.
VAR has been great, it will be so frustrating in the EPL now when the ref makes a blatant error and it can't be corrected. Although it is certain to be introduced the season after.
I haven't made up my mind about England or Southgate. We played three good sides, only two of them we were trying to win, and both were draws after 90mins. My fear is we will get shown up tactically at the Euros, but it will be too late to do anything by then.
Still, Spurs are back in a couple of weeks!
MartínezYeah, despite all their talent there's something not quite right about Belgium.
You and your mate NW1cunt are grade A wums.Endless it only begun today you wum cunt
You and your mate NW1cunt are grade A wums.