even with "better" players returning for England, I do wonder whether the German's technical ability, physical strength and sheer hard work (reserves or not) will be too much for us to handle.
can't see us winning and if they score early think we'll be in for a hard night.
England 2 v Germany 1 .. and I agree with Beds .. Cleverly is not a clever (lol) selection .. would hope this is a last ditch for him .. another no good show and he won't be selected for Brazil .. I feel that the same goes for Smalling, though he is gradually improving .. the right back issue needs sorting, Clyne would have been a good choice (and YES I know he is ex palace .. so what?)
Both teams giving some border line players one last chance to stake a claim for the final squad selection so not too fussed about the result but I'm mildly confident we can take the old enemy tonight C'mon England.
Carl Jenkinson has scored tonight for the U21s against erm San Marino Flourent Roumba is playing for Burkina Faso as they attempt to qualify against an Algerian side with Madjid Bougherra in the side
EDIT: Bougherra who has just scored for Algeria...
I always support and cheer my country on no matter what sport it is, but I am very concerned about tonight everyone remembers to 5-1 in Munich I think it could be reversed tonight
I always support and cheer my country on no matter what sport it is, but I am very concerned about tonight everyone remembers to 5-1 in Munich I think it could be reversed tonight
Not everyone! 4-2 after extra time July 1966 is at the forefront of my mind :0)
Love Michael Ballack on ITV... When asked if we're stupid for thinking we can win a competition in a few years he laughed and said "Dont be negative" its something so small but its probably the huge thing we're missing.
He also went on to say that England cant be like Germany or other nations because its changing so much, i.e. a few years ago it was France and Bloemfontein, then Spain and tika taka and now the German way
We're so obsessed with trying to copy the winners that we change our tune as to who we should imitate after every World Cup (2014... Will it be Brazil we should be copying??) when surely thats doing no more than confusing everyone.
I watched the U21s the other night against Finland (will wait for the "its only Finland remarks") yet they passed the ball extremely well and if thats how they're doing it should be done that way in the main squad so there is a fluid transition.
Was also a bloody joke how the team was booed off against Chile (and how everyone was saying the result proves we're not good enough) well every time a friendly comes up we demand that the Manager experiments, that he should try Youth... Why the hell should he use Youth when the first time he does it, he's critised for it!!!
Actually think this game is more important then previously. A solid 2-0 win against this lot would do the world of good for our team psychologically! Looking lively c'mon England!
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can't see us winning and if they score early think we'll be in for a hard night.
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Carl Jenkinson has scored tonight for the U21s against erm San Marino
Flourent Roumba is playing for Burkina Faso as they attempt to qualify against an Algerian side with Madjid Bougherra in the side
EDIT: Bougherra who has just scored for Algeria...
everyone remembers to 5-1 in Munich I think it could be reversed tonight
Germany XI: Weidenfeller, Westermann, Mertesacker, Boateng, Schmelzer, Lars Bender, Sven Bender, Götze, Kroos, Reus, Kruse
2 Benders starting for the Germans
Score draw tonight.
What we want to do here is just look solid and strong. Make it a tough game for the Germans try and knock their confidence.
Don't conceed a goal...in my eyes that's a victory in a friendly ...a friendly that still means nout rivalry or not. Relax is what I would say.
An entertaining night would be nice though, but no need save it for Brazil.
He also went on to say that England cant be like Germany or other nations because its changing so much, i.e. a few years ago it was France and Bloemfontein, then Spain and tika taka and now the German way
We're so obsessed with trying to copy the winners that we change our tune as to who we should imitate after every World Cup (2014... Will it be Brazil we should be copying??) when surely thats doing no more than confusing everyone.
I watched the U21s the other night against Finland (will wait for the "its only Finland remarks") yet they passed the ball extremely well and if thats how they're doing it should be done that way in the main squad so there is a fluid transition.
Was also a bloody joke how the team was booed off against Chile (and how everyone was saying the result proves we're not good enough) well every time a friendly comes up we demand that the Manager experiments, that he should try Youth... Why the hell should he use Youth when the first time he does it, he's critised for it!!!
Sorry rant over lol!