It's the exact same system. Without the directness of Vini and Rodrygo and a midfield half as good as Madrids.
Like a B tech Madrid.
Day 7 | Slovenia vs Serbia | Denmark vs England | Spain vs Italy
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Like a B tech Madrid.
Southgate should be tried for war crimes. I don’t even believe that it’s that great of an England side but they are far better than this.
Which is more shit, England's "midfield" or Shearer's commentating?
Unfortunately when one of your double pivot is non existent it becomes relatively easy to cut off supply to the attacking mid.
Gareth Southgate's ability to make a team noticeably worse than the sum of its parts is truly impressive. Coward football unlike any I have ever seen. Anyone who thinks this guy is good enough for Manchester United should review where they are in life and how they got there.
One day I’ll watch a game where Saka actually stands out. He’s far too well regarded for my opinion of him being overrated to be true, but he’s always just so meh when I watch him.
Poor. Stodgy.
Not sure it's about one or two players, as bad as the likes of TAA have been. There's something very structurally wrong.
Not sure it's about one or two players, as bad as the likes of TAA have been. There's something very structurally wrong.
TAA being played in midfield is hilarious. Long may it continue
No, this is all on Southgate.
I honestly rather Mainoo not be a part of a match where England look like this. There’s every chance Denmark can win this and you just know the press is going to find a reason to target him
Another wasted tournament with horse face.
But "Trent" can hit a nice long diagonal, therefore he's Pirlo.
How do you have this squad and have us playing this pathetically. I'm so sick of watching us under this bloke.
Terrible….Trent must come off……Gordon must come on……Saka off for Cole Palmer
Because I brought a lot of flashbangs.
Southgate focuses on playing defensively in order to not embarrass himself. 1-0 is the final result he wants each match.
Fully stand by that statement. I think the hype is way over the top.
It’s because Southgate is a clueless prat. It’s not a good reason but it’s the only one that makes any sense.
It's obvious that Southgate tells them to put 10 men behind the ball and defend 1-0 leads.
Pickford isn't good enough with his feet. Even in international football you can't get away with it.
Pickford isn't good enough with his feet. Even in international football you can't get away with it.
Genuinely something about making people back home proud and he likes the effort on show.
He’s the guy from sporting isn’t he?
Even though this is what I expected from us under Southgate this summer, it doesn't stop it being bitterly disappointing.
Didn't catch the first half but damn what a goal from Hjulmand
Has this been a similar performance to the Serbia game from England?
Has this been a similar performance to the Serbia game from England?
Agreed. I hated the fact that he didn't pick a LB. It's so frustrating watching the ball make it to Trippier, and he cuts back on to his right every single time. Having even an average LB would be better than this.
The left side is awful.
Fixed.
You better hope that's the case
Only a few games into this tournament and so far of the favourites/big teams England are the worst coached teams.
We're only playing with one midfielder and leaving gaping holes everywhere. And my god we're boring. Think we'll still win though.
Kane is very good but he always looks a bit of a problem to solve for England. With him pressing is very hard.
Thomas Frank is probably imagining what he could do with this England team.
I totally get what Foden does in a city shirt, but England really doesn’t have anything going on on their left and Foden should be replaced. Let him fight for the number 10 spot with Bellingham
‘Well played lads. We’ve been unlucky that half. Try and get us another goal and then defend the lead properly next time’
Has Trent even touched the ball?
Sounds like a georgie Dalek.
I feel Mainoo would just be blamed if he was on, it's a shambles from front to back and lack of prep, I doubt he'd make a big difference and just be as lost looking with an army of pundits waiting for it. As much as I love Mainoo he's just half a season at 18/19 years old.
I think Southgate has to redo this setup and leave some more names out.
I think Southgate has to redo this setup and leave some more names out.
Lineker et al absolutely ripping into them at half time. You love to see it.
Yes
That's crazy harsh. But I agree with the sentiment. He's overrated. Gonna be another Gerrard. At best!
Most of the nation are imagining what they could do.
Get a goal after 18 minutes then sit back and invite the opposition on. It's beyond my ken that's for sure. I know the pace of the game at this level is not what it is in a league match but there seems to be a lack of urgency in the England side. As for this midfield set-up, we might pay for this in the 2nd half.