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England v Russia

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  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    killerandflash said:

    Don't mind the starting team and formation, but if we are leaving 3 strikers on the bench, then maybe we should have brought Townsend instead of one of them

    Rashford is there because he can play both roles.

    Not sure how good Russia are, but this is already England's best finals performance since at least 2008. The side looks balanced for a change.

    Just needs a goal.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    I really like the stadium.

    When Peter Varney moves us I hope we get one like that.
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,365
    Vardy for Kane at HT for me. Very disappointed with Kane so far.
  • Tutt-Tutt
    Tutt-Tutt Posts: 3,272
    very good first half. Tactics sound, system working, pattern of play working, defence looking comfortable. Rooney pulling the strings in midfield. Just lacking the final pass or cross.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,978
    Kane needs to get out of first gear
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Not winning but hugely impressed with that half. Lallana and Alli playing very well in pockets and difficult to pick up, Rooney is looking a real class act, and the full backs give us fantastic attacking options.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    And stop taking corners.
  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,117
    How are we not winning.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    Russia have offered nothing. Hope we come out swinging in the second half. If we score early it's ours for the taking
  • Jodaius
    Jodaius Posts: 562
    Anyone else think this is nicely set up for a last minute Russian winner?

    Or have I spent too long watching Charlton!?
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  • 1StevieG
    1StevieG Posts: 10,964
    Kane's corners are OK. We've had a couple chances off them so far.
  • I_Saw_Semedo_Score
    I_Saw_Semedo_Score Posts: 1,632
    Definitely wouldn't take Kane off myself. Not sure how Sterling warrants a start though. The goal is coming (famous last words)!
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    We've had loads of corners, at least two have gone straight over everyone.
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    Thought we were excellent first half. Still don't get Kane on set pieces but that was quality, quick attacking football.

    Still shitting myself like when Charlton on the odd occasion pissed a game and you just knew we'd get a goal against us.

    Large vodka and Coke for half time.
  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,117
    Jodaius said:

    Anyone else think this is nicely set up for a last minute Russian winner?

    Or have I spent too long watching Charlton!?

    This.
  • rina
    rina Posts: 2,334
    great half but a little frustrating that we can't get a foot on the end of any of the crosses. rooney showing why he's there and the 2 full backs having great games. lallana will surely manage to miss the keeper at some point
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    Lallana and the full backs have been really good.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,737
    Get 1 and we'll get 4. If we are still 0-0 on 80mins you know Russia will nick it.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    1StevieG said:

    Kane's corners are OK. We've had a couple chances off them so far.

    Surely you want your centre forward in the box? Imagine Shearer or Heskey taking corners!
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    What with the Russian doping scandal in Athletics is anyone wondering if there is a strong magnet in the ball and in Akinfeev's jersey?

    Every chance is going to him with ease... i.e. One punch was so calmly done he looked like he was debating what to have for breakfast
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  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,010
    Hopefully this is the last game Kane takes corners. It defies belief that our centre forward is taking them whilst 5ft 7 Sterling waits in the middle.

    Playing really well though, the concern is we haven't turned our domination into goals and that Russia can surely only improve in the 2nd half.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    Bit of a yawn fest so far. England playing ok but Russia look shit and the worst in the group on that first half. If England can't beat this lot then doubt they will escape the group.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    Very good performance so far. Just hope we can grab an early goal second half or I'll fear getting caught by a Russki sucker punch late on.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    LargeAddick said:

    Bit of a yawn fest so far. England playing ok but Russia look shit and the worst in the group on that first half. If England can't beat this lot then doubt they will escape the group.

    Would be them down as worst in the Tournament so far
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    North Lower Neil said:

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    cantersaddick said:

    Well up for it. Hope we can give reason to be a little optimistic for the rest of the competition.

    Reports are that Vardy will drop to the bench, Sterling and Lallana to start and Rooney in midfield.

    I guess it'll be something like this:

    Kane
    Sterling Alli Lallana
    Rooney Dier

    Or probably more of a 433 with Alli deeper. Would perfer Hendo or Wilshere (Drinkwater) in for Rooney if he is playing that role but Woy will always fin a way to fit him in.

    Couldn't agree more.

    Danny Murphy called playing Rooney in midfield 'a brave choice' earlier, whereas I think it's the opposite - not being brave enough to drop him given Alli and Kane are better options.

    I'd much rather have Wilshere than Rooney, even if it's only for an hour.
    Must admit that Rooney had a good half, played well.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Sterling is the only weak link for me so far.

    Weve been impressive with everything coming via Lallana
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    Superb half. Vardy will tear them apart.
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    LargeAddick said:

    Bit of a yawn fest so far. England playing ok but Russia look shit and the worst in the group on that first half. If England can't beat this lot then doubt they will escape the group.

    You genuinely thought that was boring Large?!

    I was expecting nothing but thought we were exciting.

  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    Best 45mins tournament football from England for years, prob since 98
  • 1StevieG
    1StevieG Posts: 10,964
    edited June 2016
    killerandflash said:

    1StevieG said:

    Kane's corners are OK. We've had a couple chances off them so far.

    Surely you want your centre forward in the box? Imagine Shearer or Heskey taking corners!
    Smalling getting to the headers and Rooney or Alli picking up the loose ball, doesn't really matter if he is taking as them we have plenty of quality to score.

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