I know it has been mentioned before but has Kane always been this slow ? He just wants more time than the other 21 players on the pitch. Captain yes but needs to come off at half time
Bit of a cagey game, as finals tend to be, but I reckon it’s going according to plan for England. Spain having a lot of the ball, but not really looking the threatening. Yamal very quiet so far. England playing more on the break but have looked threats couple of times. If England can sharpen up their passing a bit in the final third then there is a goal here for them. I’m fairly happy with that first half.
Walker and Shaw done a top job on Williams and Yamal & we’re not without our own threats - the more we can get Saka 1v1 on Cucurella the better.
We’re trying to mark Rodri out of the game but it’s led to another centre back getting a free run into our half and that created some of Spain’s biggest chances towards the end of the half.
Perhaps it’s seen as the lesser of two evils because I don’t think we want to stop man marking Rodri.
England fans should be pretty happy. Spain have had lots of the ball to show what they can do and haven’t done anything. Longer it goes on this way the greater the chance Englands super subs can change the game.
At least Mainoo is getting about, pressuring and winning tackles. What's Kane done?
Couple of good 50 yard switches to get Saka one on one on the right. Had a shot blocked by Rodri from a good position on the edge of the box. Been far from England’s best player, but only way you can say he has done nothing is if you are determined to only see the negatives.
One of England’s best ever players and after handful of below par games (in which he’s still managed a 1 in 2 goal scoring rate, btw) some people come across like they want him to do badly. It always genuinely baffles me. Are you an England supporter or not?
At least Mainoo is getting about, pressuring and winning tackles. What's Kane done?
Couple of good 50 yard switches to get Saka one on one on the right. Had a shot blocked by Rodri from a good position on the edge of the box. Been far from England’s best player, but only way you can say he has done nothing is if you are determined to only see the negatives.
One of England’s best ever players and after handful of below par games (in which he’s still managed a 1 in 2 goal scoring rate, btw) some people come across like they want him to do badly. It always genuinely baffles me. Are you an England supporter or not?
Of course but Kane doesn't look to be trying. Is getting caught behind play and isn't pressuring the centre backs. He might get and score a penalty, but we need a change if we want goals from elsewhere.
At least Mainoo is getting about, pressuring and winning tackles. What's Kane done?
Couple of good 50 yard switches to get Saka one on one on the right. Had a shot blocked by Rodri from a good position on the edge of the box. Been far from England’s best player, but only way you can say he has done nothing is if you are determined to only see the negatives.
One of England’s best ever players and after handful of below par games (in which he’s still managed a 1 in 2 goal scoring rate, btw) some people come across like they want him to do badly. It always genuinely baffles me. Are you an England supporter or not?
Kane hasn’t been the same player since he left arsenal aged 9.
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Very tight game, Spain have had the possession, but done nothing with it
Based on the Foden chance, we could well have been 1-0 up
Positives - Defense has been excellent. Spain has been effectively nullified going forward.
Negatives - Mainoo, Foden and Bellingham little bit sloppy. Kane may as well not be on the pitch.
Subs can change the game, definitely winnable from here.
I'd play Toney up front. More pace.
it’s coming home
Walker and Shaw done a top job on Williams and Yamal & we’re not without our own threats - the more we can get Saka 1v1 on Cucurella the better.
Important thing is we are still in it…..