I'm not that surprised. Gallagher is great in a team where you need to block a lot on the edge of your box, close down space and then get someone forward for the counter attack as well. When it comes to playing in tight spaces and playing round a low block he's not really the man. I would have sooner seen Wharton start today but Mainoo has looked good so far
Do Slovenia realise they can go out if they lose this? - Again 3rd placed teams are just happy to sit back a bit too much this year
They're perfectly happy playing for a draw and don't need to change anything unless they go behind. Also need to remember they're a country with a population of about 2 million, so getting to the last 16 would be a major achievement for them.
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Not sure she's the answer to our problems but worth a try I suppose.
He's decent in games that require no defensive work. So probably only this game going forward.
Turgid