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England v Croatia - Match thread
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problem is that Trippier is a very reliable player and Southgate likes him (so do I lol) .. he also like Walker, so .. compromise .. though as said, why bring Chilwell and Shaw along ? .. perhaps this is a horses for courses approach .. we will seeLaddick01 said:Putting this in Charlton terms makes that Trippier choice so wrong.
Chris Solly was a fantastic RB for us. I think the 3 worst games I’ve ever seen him have were at LB. I remember he even got sent off he’d lost his head that much!
Im afraid the same will happen with Trippier. Quality RB, unproven LB being thrown in the deep end.1 -
It's coming home is such a brilliant football anthem. Get goosebumps whenever it's played during a tournament. Imagine it'll be back in the charts soon3
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Got no problem with Trippier starting. Offers a lot and has been good for England.Lincsaddick said:
problem is that Trippier is a very reliable player and Southgate likes him (so do I lol) .. he also like Walker, so .. compromise .. though as said, why bring Chilwell and Shaw along ? .. perhaps this is a horses for courses approach .. we will seeLaddick01 said:Putting this in Charlton terms makes that Trippier choice so wrong.
Chris Solly was a fantastic RB for us. I think the 3 worst games I’ve ever seen him have were at LB. I remember he even got sent off he’d lost his head that much!
Im afraid the same will happen with Trippier. Quality RB, unproven LB being thrown in the deep end.I just can’t see how he’s a better option than the LB who just won the Champions League and was a regular starter.
Maybe it’s genius, maybe it’s idiocy. I just think it’s a risk we didn’t need to take now and maybe something we should’ve tried leading up to the tournament.3 -
Unless both Shaw and Chilwell have knocks, playing Trippier at LB is a crazy decision.
Sterling gets in because he is experienced and we hope he finds his form instead of Sancho who was in good form but doesn't make the 23.
Unlike every single CL member so many of this young squad don't have baggage.
Let's hope they don't accumulate any in the next 3 matches.
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Count the number of times Trippier cuts back onto his right foot to cross / pass the ball and the attack breaking down.
A left back needs to be able to run with the ball on the outside (ie, on his left foot not his right) & then cross on the run. It should be on page 1 of a coaching manual.4 -
He might realise this in a couple of hours....Karim_myBagheri said:Southgate used to play as a full back? surely he knows playing a full back on the opposite side to where he is most natural is not a good idea.1 -
Well you know what they say, life is a rollercoaster just got to ride it.McBobbin said:Also I'm in Thorpe park today, hoping everyone stops to watch the footy and I can get to the front for Colossus and Swarm0 -
tbf Italy had all their players on the wrong side. Reason why they struggled to ever cross the ball. It did work for them against a side that looked exhausted after 20 minutes.golfaddick said:Count the number of times Trippier cuts back onto his right foot to cross / pass the ball and the attack breaking down.
A left back needs to be able to run with the ball on the outside (ie, on his left foot not his right) & then cross on the run. It should be on page 1 of a coaching manual.0 -
Just said the same thing, it'll be so easy to defend every overlapping run be makes.golfaddick said:Count the number of times Trippier cuts back onto his right foot to cross / pass the ball and the attack breaking down.
A left back needs to be able to run with the ball on the outside (ie, on his left foot not his right) & then cross on the run. It should be on page 1 of a coaching manual.0 -
That lineup is inviting trouble I hope Croatia are past it as some have alluded.SELR_addicks said:0 - Sponsored links:
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Modric looks like Catweazle.3
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Southgate must be the only person in the country not to have Grealish in his starting 11 . Stones and Minģs will have to be on their game against a decent Croatian forward line . Won't be a stroll in the park
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We have some wonderful players at our disposal this tournament, but it's pretty useless if we don't play them0
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Did Rio just say faultless or thoughtless?0
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If he is talking about himself then it's the latter.IdleHans said:Did Rio just say faultless or thoughtless?1 -
Phillips and Rice - too defensive especially with the two fullbacks named.0
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wish he'd stayed with BTIdleHans said:Did Rio just say faultless or thoughtless?0 -
Don't understand Phillips inclusion. Not impressed whenever I've seen him.0
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There’s still a lot of talent in this lineup.
One of the first times we’ve seen Mount and Foden together which should be fun.0 - Sponsored links:
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Agreed, always underwhelmed by Phillips0
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If you play two holding midfielders in Rice and Phillips then play two attacking full backs in Walker and Shaw to supplement Mount and Foden.
The 19 year old LB of Croatia needs to be attacked down the flanks. I would imagine Croatia feels the same about the out of position Trippier. Kane and Sterling need to be fed.2 -
Settling down to watch this and to enjoy the match thread on here. Full of hope and expectation, plus nerves as well. Come on England!0
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Southgate is so defensive, it's embarrassing.
The most exciting set of attacking talent that we've had for years and he decides to channel his inner Lee Bowyer!
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I am less negative about two holding midfielders than some but I would like a left back and Grealish.3
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England have not won an opening group game at the Euros ever. Croatia have won 80% of their opening group games.
Today would be a good day to reverse those stats2 -
how many subs are allowed0
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Fivelancashire lad said:how many subs are allowed1 -
I feel sick already2
