Im liking this England a bit more than Saturdays, they seem to be working together a bit more to pass it round Costa Rica rather than simply trying to out pace Nigeria
Think that has alot to do with it being Costa Rica, everyone knows how well organised they are but Nigeria were all over the place defensively
Rashford looked like the dog's bollocks when I saw him take apart Chelsea in 2016/17, and tonight he looks ominously similar. Hopefully this can become his base level of performance - if so, the English front line is sorted for a decade.
Good they’ve given Elland Road a go. Just saw on itv they’ve not had a friendly there since the Umbro cup in 97
Last friendly before it all kicks off. Can’t pretend I’ve been avid England for the last 12 years. Have gradually gone from stopping watching friendlies to stopping watching qualifiers. I just find it hard going watching us sometimes. I can’t comment on this group because I’ve not seen them and that would be unfair. Judging them on the failures of past teams wouldn’t be right
I’m positive about the likes of Walker, Sterling and Kane. Alli hasn’t had the best of seasons but he’s a top player providing his temperament holds. I just don’t know enough about the rest as a team to offer an informed opinion
I just want us to be brave in this tournament. I’m not dismissing Panama or Tunisia but I would hate for us to make hard work of those games. 3 games guaranteed, go for it, please try and entertain and let’s see where we are after group stage
Was that the pre 98 tournament??
Remember us playing Italy there in the WC 98 qualifier - lost 1-0 (Zola) but then had that incredible night in Rome to qualify.
Good they’ve given Elland Road a go. Just saw on itv they’ve not had a friendly there since the Umbro cup in 97
Last friendly before it all kicks off. Can’t pretend I’ve been avid England for the last 12 years. Have gradually gone from stopping watching friendlies to stopping watching qualifiers. I just find it hard going watching us sometimes. I can’t comment on this group because I’ve not seen them and that would be unfair. Judging them on the failures of past teams wouldn’t be right
I’m positive about the likes of Walker, Sterling and Kane. Alli hasn’t had the best of seasons but he’s a top player providing his temperament holds. I just don’t know enough about the rest as a team to offer an informed opinion
I just want us to be brave in this tournament. I’m not dismissing Panama or Tunisia but I would hate for us to make hard work of those games. 3 games guaranteed, go for it, please try and entertain and let’s see where we are after group stage
Was that the pre 98 tournament??
Remember us playing Italy there in the WC 98 qualifier - lost 1-0 (Zola) but then had that incredible night in Rome to qualify.
Rings a bell weren't Brazil in that tourney as well?
How the hell can they moan that Maguire should have scored there... the bloke was on the line to clear the ball doing what he's supposed to... Isnt like he's gonna move out the way
Good they’ve given Elland Road a go. Just saw on itv they’ve not had a friendly there since the Umbro cup in 97
Last friendly before it all kicks off. Can’t pretend I’ve been avid England for the last 12 years. Have gradually gone from stopping watching friendlies to stopping watching qualifiers. I just find it hard going watching us sometimes. I can’t comment on this group because I’ve not seen them and that would be unfair. Judging them on the failures of past teams wouldn’t be right
I’m positive about the likes of Walker, Sterling and Kane. Alli hasn’t had the best of seasons but he’s a top player providing his temperament holds. I just don’t know enough about the rest as a team to offer an informed opinion
I just want us to be brave in this tournament. I’m not dismissing Panama or Tunisia but I would hate for us to make hard work of those games. 3 games guaranteed, go for it, please try and entertain and let’s see where we are after group stage
Was that the pre 98 tournament??
Remember us playing Italy there in the WC 98 qualifier - lost 1-0 (Zola) but then had that incredible night in Rome to qualify.
Rings a bell weren't Brazil in that tourney as well?
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Before you know it we will be 1-0 down to Panama - having already scraped a 0-0 against Tunisia - and praying for a miracle against Belgium!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Robinson
Spelling Carl with a K has never sat right with me
Remember us playing Italy there in the WC 98 qualifier - lost 1-0 (Zola) but then had that incredible night in Rome to qualify.
Shows what a sterile, corporate wankfest England games at Wembley have become.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbro_Cup