England v Czech Republic - Match Thread

Leroy Ambrose said:

johnnybev1987 said:

hermann said:

Previous leaks have all been wrong haven't they?

Most have been wrong if i remember right, although i think it was spot on for the Scotland game and the first game, depends where you search i guess as they get banded around. I am not sure how confident i am this is 100% but thought i'd post as semi- reliable

That's 100% of England's games...🤷🏻‍♂️

I know this tournament, before people often said how Southgates teams never got leaked but seems to this Championship. 

Another Southgate borefest, backwards , sideways pass, pass Zzzzzzzz

Laddick01 said:

colthe3rd said:

Laddick01 said:

If that’s the leaked team and we’re playing Sterling over Foden or Sancho I’m whacking out the Wales Shirt.

That's the spirit.

Do people actually support the national team or just like to get upset about things?

It’s obviously a joke.

I just don’t think we should be playing Sterling out of position over two players that would do a better job there. 

Not so sure he's out of position, can comfortably play down the right. I'd like to have seen him play Sancho there definitely. 

SELR_addicks said:

Saka as shown by Arsenal is able to turn anything into gold. 


Clearly something is going on with Sancho and Southgate. Maybe he think the United move is distracting him? If so, why is he playing Kane every game when he's basically begging teams to sign him?

There’s a difference between Kane and Sancho tho. Sancho has 4/5 other players in the squad that can play where he can. Kane is a world class striker who’s only competition in the squad plays for Everton. 

gmantaxi said:

Another Southgate borefest, backwards , sideways pass, pass Zzzzzzzz

Ironically that might suit us tonight and enable us to finish 2nd and have an easier game next round . Personally I’d rather go out win the game and win the group. If we have designs on winning the tournament we will have to play big teams at some point. 

SELR_addicks said:

ValleyGary said:

SELR_addicks said:

Saka as shown by Arsenal is able to turn anything into gold. 


Clearly something is going on with Sancho and Southgate. Maybe he think the United move is distracting him? If so, why is he playing Kane every game when he's basically begging teams to sign him?

There’s a difference between Kane and Sancho tho. Sancho has 4/5 other players in the squad that can play where he can. Kane is a world class striker who’s only competition in the squad plays for Everton. 

Personal opinion is that Sancho struggles to do what’s asked of him and Southgate doesn’t like that. I’ve watched some of the England training videos and he doesn’t appear to be the sharpest tool in the box. 

I mean if you're playing footballers based on intelligence, would probably rule out some of the best players ever to have played the game. 

Sometimes when you have a talent you just let them play. Sancho is someone that knows his role and what he needs to do, he doesn't need to be told by an ex-average centre back how to play as a winger. 

There’s a difference between intelligence and being able to follow instructions. We know Southgate is a ‘rigid’ style of manager and he expects players to do a job for the team not the individual. That’s his style which unfortunately isn’t great for our creative flair players. Hopefully he loosens the shackles tonight and sancho comes on.

grumpyaddick said:

I 'm trying to remember another England international at a major tournament when there's wasn't even consensus on whether it's better to win, lose or draw.

Belgium in 2018?

johnnybev1987 said:

Leaked team, dont quote me if i'm wrong: 

Pickford
Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw
Rice, Phillips
Sterling, Grealish, Saka
Kane

I dont mind it, but how is Sancho not ahead of Saka, i rate Saka just feels like we have one of the best wingers in the last couple of years for dortmund who cant seem to get a look in. 

You were right. 

Rice and Phillips! No no no ffs. 

I know I’m a pessimistic arsehole when it comes to England but I’m yet to see a full lineup that excites me. 

Walker, Maguire, Grealish, Saka in.

James, Mings, Mount, Foden out.

We have scored one goal this tournament. Sterling scored it. I really don't understand the level of hate he gets from England fans, but then there always has to be a scapegoat in every team. It's interesting how much Saka has jumped to the front considering he didn't seem to be getting into the squad when there were only 23 going. Good to see Maguire there, hopefully Henderson can get some time on the pitch as well

MuttleyCAFC said:

Laddick01 said:

I know I’m a pessimistic arsehole when it comes to England but I’m yet to see a full lineup that excites me. 

Not sure if my expectations are too high or we’re just playing boring line ups.

The question is, with the players available, can you pick a line up which excites you?

Pickford
Any RB Stones Maguire Either LB
Rice 
Bellingham Mount
Grealish Kane Foden