England's Euro 2020 Exploits
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Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
8.00 Doh!
8.11 Doh!
8.30 Doh!
8.45 Doh!
9.02 PHEW!
9.16 Doh!
9.21 Doh!
9.23 Doh!
9.39 Doh!
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Huh, I thought Hungary were 2nd for much longer than only the 13 minutes they apparently were.
I guess that was when they were winning and Portugal losing?
I guess that was when they were winning and Portugal losing?
RileyOBlimey
Well-Known Member
England team inflicted with Ed Sheeran “Adding to the surreal feel, Phillips said, was having Ed Sheeran give the England squad a private concert their St George's Park training base on Wednesday.”. That’s morale fucked then.
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
So, what advice would we give England ahead of the match v Germany?
the athletic is running a thing to nominate the best short phrase that can be attached to an airplane banner, as they did before the Croatia match (Watch this reel by theathletic_uk on Instagram )
The best I have so far is kick Kimmich in the balls
the athletic is running a thing to nominate the best short phrase that can be attached to an airplane banner, as they did before the Croatia match (Watch this reel by theathletic_uk on Instagram )
The best I have so far is kick Kimmich in the balls
I suppose the Czechs putting two men on Kane worked in England's favour. I thought he held the ball up and brought the runners into play really well, so if he can occupy two of Ginter, Hummels and Rudiger it allow more space for Grealish, Sterling, Foden, Rashford, whoever to attack.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
ska invita
back on the other side
Cant wait to see more of Sancho - he looks really skilled.
strung out
💩 🤣 🍆 💦 🧐 👻 🐝 🐈⬛
Needs a year on loan at Barnsley in the championship.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Interestingly, the Guardian only gave his performance a 6 ("There were some exciting flickers on his first start of the tournament but he can produce so much more. The youngster’s defensive work can improve.").
In the Facebook comments a lot of people thought that was very harsh, as did I, but one Mr Martin McNulty made the following points:
So I checked to see if there were any clips of his performance and on the basis of this video, McNulty ain't all wrong...
I think it was Tifo that made the point, as others have, I believe, that England's more methodical (or 'slow) approach doesn't really play to Sancho's strengths and give him the opportunity to do what he does best, so that may well be playing a part. Plus, as we often keep saying, a player's impact is not just about the number of players he beats, crosses he makes or shots he takes.
Anyway, yeah, all that said, he is still very evidently a very good player and an exciting prospect for England (and Man Utd, I s'pose
).
England's route to Euro 2020 final - Watch every Three Lions goal so far
Watch every goal scored by England at Euro 2020 so far, including efforts from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane.
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tony.c
Well-Known Member
I listened to the Radio 4 Profile on Raheem Sterling this morning which was good.
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BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Raheem Sterling
From Wembley schoolboy to playing for England in a final at Wembley.
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
Reasons for optimism in the cold light of the day after the night before, part 1. There are 2 tournaments coming up, in 18 months and 3 years respectively. We'll win them both.
Goalkeeper - Pickford was outstanding, and at 27 he's just coming into his prime. Henderson (24) seems to be establishing himself as no.1 at a genuinely big club and has a very bright future. Sam Johnstone (28) is on the radar of a lot of clubs, as is Aaron Ramsdale (23).
Left back - Luke Shaw (26), outstanding (that word will get used a lot, sorry). Ben Chilwell (24) a more than able deputy and one of Chelsea's most consistent players.
Right back - both Walker (31) and Tripper (30) had admirable tournaments, especially Walker. Both could easily make the World Cup, although even if age catches up with them between Reece James (21) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (22) we're more than well set. James' versatility in playing occasional RCB for Chelsea offers much of the same tactical flexibility as Walker currently does. Plus there's great, young depth even beyond those 4.
Centre back - Stones (27) and Maguire (28) were immense and our first choice pair will continue to play big matches for big clubs throughout their prime years. While Mings (28) deputised well and Coady (28) is very highly regarded, not convinced either will genuinely push for a first 11 spot - the next generation of Ben White (23) and Joe Gomez (24) might though. Fikayo Tomori (23) worth a mention too.
Centre midfield - Rice (22) and Phillips (25) announced themselves as international class midfielders, showing that not playing for "the big 6" (7 if you correctly count Leicester) is no barrier to being an ace footballer. Henderson's injury forced the passing of the baton to the younger players - at 31 it's hardly like he's finished and might well stay in the squad (if not the team) for the world cup although probably not the euros beyond. Jude Bellingham (18) is a serious talent though and is already starring for Champion's League regulars, and as and when we need another in Henderson's place there's the excellent James Ward-Prowse (25) and another promising generation beyond (Maitland-Niles, 22, Oliver Skipp, 20 for example).
Attacking mids / wide forwards - if anyone can name me a better selection in world football to pick from than Sterling (26), Sancho (21), Rashford (23), Grealish (25), Mount (22), Foden (21), Saka (19), Greenwood (19), Maddison (22), Hudson-Odoi (20) then I'm all ears. Then there's the likes of Smith-Rowe (20) coming through at Arsenal, and it feels a bit early to be writing Dele Alli off. All that is without a recall for Jesse Lingard (29), perhaps time not on his side but he really was exceptional for West Ham.
Forwards: Harry Kane (27) the best there is or near enough. Calvert-Lewin (24) an able deputy and improving at a rate of knots. Not huge depth beyond that, but there's a distinct possibility either Rashford and/or Greenwood will end up playing through the centre.
Our manager is a giant of a man - dignified, considered, honest and with a keen sense of decency and integrity. Everything a leader should be. The players have bought wholesale into his methods, and with another 18 months of qualifiers and friendlies under his belt perhaps the handbrake will come off and see slightly more expansive football. Personal redemption can take decades (just ask Southgate) or it can come around a little quicker, like Stuart Pearce at Euro 96. Many of the current squad have made the step up from semi-finalists in Russia, and most (almost all?) will be in a position to make the step up again from oh-so-near to win in 2022 and 2024 - possibly with Rashford, Sancho &/or Saka completing their own redemption story along the way.
2022 - it's coming home
Goalkeeper - Pickford was outstanding, and at 27 he's just coming into his prime. Henderson (24) seems to be establishing himself as no.1 at a genuinely big club and has a very bright future. Sam Johnstone (28) is on the radar of a lot of clubs, as is Aaron Ramsdale (23).
Left back - Luke Shaw (26), outstanding (that word will get used a lot, sorry). Ben Chilwell (24) a more than able deputy and one of Chelsea's most consistent players.
Right back - both Walker (31) and Tripper (30) had admirable tournaments, especially Walker. Both could easily make the World Cup, although even if age catches up with them between Reece James (21) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (22) we're more than well set. James' versatility in playing occasional RCB for Chelsea offers much of the same tactical flexibility as Walker currently does. Plus there's great, young depth even beyond those 4.
Centre back - Stones (27) and Maguire (28) were immense and our first choice pair will continue to play big matches for big clubs throughout their prime years. While Mings (28) deputised well and Coady (28) is very highly regarded, not convinced either will genuinely push for a first 11 spot - the next generation of Ben White (23) and Joe Gomez (24) might though. Fikayo Tomori (23) worth a mention too.
Centre midfield - Rice (22) and Phillips (25) announced themselves as international class midfielders, showing that not playing for "the big 6" (7 if you correctly count Leicester) is no barrier to being an ace footballer. Henderson's injury forced the passing of the baton to the younger players - at 31 it's hardly like he's finished and might well stay in the squad (if not the team) for the world cup although probably not the euros beyond. Jude Bellingham (18) is a serious talent though and is already starring for Champion's League regulars, and as and when we need another in Henderson's place there's the excellent James Ward-Prowse (25) and another promising generation beyond (Maitland-Niles, 22, Oliver Skipp, 20 for example).
Attacking mids / wide forwards - if anyone can name me a better selection in world football to pick from than Sterling (26), Sancho (21), Rashford (23), Grealish (25), Mount (22), Foden (21), Saka (19), Greenwood (19), Maddison (22), Hudson-Odoi (20) then I'm all ears. Then there's the likes of Smith-Rowe (20) coming through at Arsenal, and it feels a bit early to be writing Dele Alli off. All that is without a recall for Jesse Lingard (29), perhaps time not on his side but he really was exceptional for West Ham.
Forwards: Harry Kane (27) the best there is or near enough. Calvert-Lewin (24) an able deputy and improving at a rate of knots. Not huge depth beyond that, but there's a distinct possibility either Rashford and/or Greenwood will end up playing through the centre.
Our manager is a giant of a man - dignified, considered, honest and with a keen sense of decency and integrity. Everything a leader should be. The players have bought wholesale into his methods, and with another 18 months of qualifiers and friendlies under his belt perhaps the handbrake will come off and see slightly more expansive football. Personal redemption can take decades (just ask Southgate) or it can come around a little quicker, like Stuart Pearce at Euro 96. Many of the current squad have made the step up from semi-finalists in Russia, and most (almost all?) will be in a position to make the step up again from oh-so-near to win in 2022 and 2024 - possibly with Rashford, Sancho &/or Saka completing their own redemption story along the way.
2022 - it's coming home
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
You never learn do you?2022 - it's coming home
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
Well pardon me for not thinking "that's it, our one shot and we blew it. No point watching England anymore."You never learn do you?
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Qatar involves 110F. We ain't winning with our game playing in that heat. Unless we miraculously learn to hold on to the ball better against top teams.
The next Euros is more realistic for having some chance.
The next Euros is more realistic for having some chance.
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
There’s a difference between being hopeful that you’ll go that further step next time and trotting out the usual “it’s coming home” bollocks. Do you not just think that might be why most of the footballing world gets a tad pissed off.
Steel Icarus
ersatz maven
That entire song is about hope over experience you dolt
tommers
It was... Rebekah Vardy's account
Jesus christ. How many fucking times.
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
Exactly what everyone is thinking when they trot that fucking song out!
You are aware that it is being played in winter where the temperature shouldn't be 110F?
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
I might have exaggerated for effect.
We ain 't winning chasing the ball in the mid 80s either.
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
It’s Coming Home (to do the ironing)The women's Euros are at Wembley next summer
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
Fuck off turd
RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
Tournament draws are done on the 28th October. Four groups from 16 teams. Looking at the lineup you would have to fancy the Netherlands, France and Sweden over us.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Only the final, but already got me ticketsThe women's Euros are at Wembley next summer
(I've actually got tickets to a match at each of the 10 venues, because I'm a bloody idiot
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