Probably a huge mistake but we'll see. Werner hasn't been up to much really
Day 17: England vs Germany | Sweden vs Ukraine (Ro16 7&8)
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Probably a huge mistake but we'll see. Werner hasn't been up to much really
6 Defenders? christ almighty I feel like starring at a lineup put by Moyes.
I have a feeling we are looking for a penalty shootout.
So depressing. So negative.If I was English I would have bought a Gascoigne 8 grey shirt, classic
It's worse. There are 7 defenders.
this didnt get enough loveI've only just seen the line up, it doesn't fill me with confidence, we've got such a good squad, why is he going so defensive?
Are many fans happy with this?
Are many fans happy with this?
Oh you naughty boy
I meant that Oranje must have missed another tournament since 2002.
The bench 11 would beat the first 11, how depressing is that.
Southgate 'our focus before the game has mostly been without the ball'. That's the spirit Gareth!
No I think most are quite frustrated with the line up. He’s an overly defensive manager, which is a shame because we have a talented group of attacking players. Sadly regardless of what happens tonight the FA have said he’ll get a nee contract. Wish he’d feck off.
England's lineup is so depressing. With the wealth of attackers, only selects 3? What is Southgate's plan here?
Good at winning pens, loads of pace, will be hard for England to play high. Just can't shoot for the moment.
Pickford
Walker Stones Maguire
Trippier Rice Phillips Shaw
Saka Kane Sterling
Johnstone
James Coady Mings Chilwell
Henderson Bellingham
Sancho Grealish Rashford
DCL
Is it weird that I think England's bench/players left out would beat their starting lineup in a match? You still have Mount and Foden too!Walker Stones Maguire
Trippier Rice Phillips Shaw
Saka Kane Sterling
Johnstone
James Coady Mings Chilwell
Henderson Bellingham
Sancho Grealish Rashford
DCL
Yeah, I think it's pretty universally accepted as the right way to go. You're the only one I've seen question it.
Well he's not gonna have many chances with our lineup that's a pretty safe bet.
At least they have Kane in the box to put those crosses away
Jesus
To be fair the Frikandel wouldn't be any unhealthier after that procedure.
To be fair, he's never been given the opportunity to play well for England. He either comes on with 5 other subs, effectively ruining any rhythm the team had, or he plays with England's back up team.
Well he’s gonna have to do his playmaker thing because there is zero creativity in that team
Germany hammered Portugal because they allowed them width with the wing backs. I can understand why Southgate has countered that.
Our best hope is our CBs having a blinder not only defending but fecking playmaking. Jesus.
8?
Wow. Is England aiming for a 0-0, and a penalty shoot-out? That's an even more destructive line-up than ours, isn't it? Appartently Southgate is really trying hard to ruin my 3-0 for England bet...
I guess Saka has played as a wing back, so he could be counted.
Edit: Oh yeah, the goalkeeper.
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.
Only 10 minutes until Bono now.
Oh yeah them 81 crosses ala ManUtd vs Fulham.
How much are the FA paying him, they should have paid him more he's clearly going for another pizza hut ad.
I genuinely think England fans are just trying to jinx Germany with the negativity. You'll be fine. This is the way to suffocate Germany's midfield. Germany struggled against defensive teams as evidenced by the game against France and Hungary.
Problem with too many defensive minded players is that if Germany scores just one goal then everything is already ruined for England. I mean put 5 if you have to.. but 6, 7, 8?
I can see the 3 at the back getting exposed down the flanks. Have either wing back actually played there at any decent level of football?
Surely James and Chilwell have to play if we're in this formation. They know Werner and Havertz well too.
Surely James and Chilwell have to play if we're in this formation. They know Werner and Havertz well too.
Is the FA insane for wanting Southgate to extend his contract? This is about the worst team he could pick given who is on the team.
I've barely seen a game of Grealish, is he really that good?
I'm just wondering why most of you blame Southgate for not choosing Grealish instead of mourning the lack of Sancho and Foden.
I'm just wondering why most of you blame Southgate for not choosing Grealish instead of mourning the lack of Sancho and Foden.
The problem with such a negative selection is if we go 1-0 early the entire plan is ruined. He won’t change anything until half time at the earliest either.
He said with the ball. While stating that the formation is to cover their wing backs.
Because he's a coward. Not starting Grealish today is dumb. As I keep saying's he's discount Moyes. Hope England gets knocked out today and people start realising what a fraud he is.