Well, it’s been better from England but then it couldn’t have got much worse. There is still a real lack of tempo and penetration. Saka is the threat, but need some more from a few others.
One of Toney or Watkins for Foden is probably the change I would make.
It’s tense. It’s also a bit better than the last three games, which isn’t saying much.
Saka is enjoying playing from a bit deeper and running at the Swiss right back.
Just need someone to get on the end of a cut back… big chances for a goal if Xhaka hadn’t blocked Mainoo’s attempt and Kane was capable of running to get across Akanji earlier in the half.
Not understanding the love for Foden from the pundits, thought he was pretty dreadful other than a couple of decent passes. Mainoo, Saka and Konsa have been good. Better than the previous games but still pretty uninspiring stuff. I'd love to see Palmer's positivity but no way Southgate brings him on yet.
A bit better, and Saka has been a threat on the right, but the build up is still too slow, and we are offering nothing from the left. Neither keeper has had anything significant to do yet.
There was a point towards the end where our tippy tappy football made me wonder if we could go through on possession rather than penalties. It is better than previous games, but our ability to break forward and suddenly turn back into our own half is just soo Charlton.
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One of Toney or Watkins for Foden is probably the change I would make.
Foden pushing Bellingham out wide is mind-blowing. Why are we making our team worse?
Saka is enjoying playing from a bit deeper and running at the Swiss right back.
Saka and Mainoo out only two players standing out
Problem again is the attacking set-up. We dominate the ball but offer nothing (other than Saka this game).
I mean, if you're a neutral theres been bugger all to get excited about.
The Foden talk just shows they're either not watching the game or scared of criticising Southgate.