I agree with Palmer for Foden and Toney for Kane but it won't happen.
England Euro 2024 Squad and Discussion
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Trouble with him up top is he just can't run anymore. Not pressing the CBs and pointless just knocking balls over the top.
He took a few knocks in extra time and then had that collision going into the dugout so he'll be struggling for Wednesday but guy who hasn't won anything isn't withdrawing from a SF unless it's a broken bone.
If they get to another final, history will view him as a great manager.
But we will know the truth.
England certainly getting to the final if they're facing Turkey.
1-0 up.
1-0 up.
Trippier out, Foden out, Kane out.
Shaw in, Palmer in, Watkins in.
Shaw in, Palmer in, Watkins in.
Same. Felt like I was being gaslit.
Serbia, Slovenia, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey
Has any team ever had an easier route to the final?
Has any team ever had an easier route to the final?
Probably? Who cares though
Germany 2002 was up there.
Really?
Can't remember a team thats felt so detached from their supporters. 2 players cupping their ears at own fans in a shootout. They're a decent squad of players with few idiots and have put up with some shocking support.
England scumming their way to the title causing the biggest meltdown possible is the timeline I choose, please!
It’s like watching United tbh. Most of the fans negative and depressive almost wanting the team to lose. Absolutely hilarious when we end up winning 
It was nice to see Palmer do so well. He's an absolute gem of a player for a Chelsea wanker.
Thanks for the replies! Like I said, I only caught the second half of extra time and the pens, and they looked the better team. They could've won it there if I think the RB had more composure.
You mention the left side, gio, and hopefully Shaw returning will be a game changer. Great to see him back. I also need to pop into Mainoo's thread to read how he did.
2022 EFL Cup
Not sure EFL cup counts
I looked up Germany 2002 world cup though and it did not disappoint, made me laugh out loud
Definite improvement today - there was a hint of a midfield. Foden getting a bit of stick but his movement in the middle of the pitch and begging for the ball in tight spaces today was most of the reason it looked better. I don't think he's should be dropped.
I thought we immediately looked vastly better with Shaw on - will those extra minutes in his legs have him ready for a starting spot for the semis? I would be much more confident about the semi final with him on and trippier benched.
It's still not quite clicking but in places today you could see what the team might be capable of. More time on the pitch with each other can only be a good thing too. Still possible we improve just enough each game to take it all the way - or thats what I'm going to delude myself into thinking for now.
I thought we immediately looked vastly better with Shaw on - will those extra minutes in his legs have him ready for a starting spot for the semis? I would be much more confident about the semi final with him on and trippier benched.
It's still not quite clicking but in places today you could see what the team might be capable of. More time on the pitch with each other can only be a good thing too. Still possible we improve just enough each game to take it all the way - or thats what I'm going to delude myself into thinking for now.
As I've said again and again, Saka is the best attacker we've got, utter madness people calling for him to be benched. Meanwhile Foden that has done absolutely nothing in an England shirt has a PR machine that is frankly a marvel.
Surprised how bad England set pieces have been in this tournament compared to other ones under Southgate. It can't just be down to no Maguire surely?
Anyway this is certainly a weak point for Holland, they don't defend them well as a unit.
Anyway this is certainly a weak point for Holland, they don't defend them well as a unit.
Holland will give them a good game, it will force Southgate out of his comfort zone.
Their defence is massive, and to be fair VvD does win a fair few but yeah, it has been a bit of surprise they've not been more solid.
Is that better, babes?
So, we're going out to the first good side we meet again? Sounds about right.
Switzerland are a better team than the Netherlands tbh
The better teams don't always win.
Weghorst again?
Do we think Shaw will start the semi now?
Id start him. Looked good today when he came on.
Feel like Netherlands might actually be a better matchup for England.
Turkey aren't anything special but they bring pressing, aggression and elite set-piece ability. Even the hostile fans.
I don't really see the Netherlands having many real weapons. Basically England with lower individual quality.
Turkey aren't anything special but they bring pressing, aggression and elite set-piece ability. Even the hostile fans.
I don't really see the Netherlands having many real weapons. Basically England with lower individual quality.
I think I would, too. He's brilliant. I just wonder how many minutes he has in him. I'd assume a full 90 would be too much too soon but I dunno.
Palmer really should be coming in for Foden. Outside of a few moments of good ball winning that Foden did, Palmer looked much more positive than Foden did
Nah netherlands have much better quality technically.
Listening to the Pundits talk about how we just don’t appreciate what Kane brought to the game because he occupying 3 defenders … whaaaa? What 3 defenders?
If an opposing player runs through his general vicinity on his way to deal with a real threat, that does not mean that Kane is “occupying” him.
They can’t actually believe half of this stuff coming out their mouths can they?
If an opposing player runs through his general vicinity on his way to deal with a real threat, that does not mean that Kane is “occupying” him.
They can’t actually believe half of this stuff coming out their mouths can they?
England did well to win playing with only 10 men.
Kane really, really needs to be dropped, he's just non existent for England in this competition.
Nice to see Shaw get some playing time and looked good as well.
Kane really, really needs to be dropped, he's just non existent for England in this competition.
Nice to see Shaw get some playing time and looked good as well.
Didn't find the the England game particularly enjoyable. Lots of people raving about the 'changes' and improved performance but it looked to me like we still don't have a style of play or any consistent cohesion. Saka stood out among the forwards, most of whom I'd score 5/10 at best. Still pissed off at Safegate's reactive subs, but I think everything that happened today will reinforce his belief that he's doing things the right way, ie next game he'll pick the same 10 or 11 players, he'll look to keep it 0-0 and bide his time knowing we have the fitness and belief to go into ET and even win on pens. Really cannot see him making any positive changes and setting up to beat Holland in 90 mins.
Little chance he'd last 90/120 minutes so Trippier would still be needed and would be a waste of a sub if losing the game. Probably would be TAA coming on and Walker going to the left side.
What the Dutch do have is pace in the final third so that will test England alone.
Their winner tonight was exactly the way Swiss opened up England so they have to set up to attack the left hand side of England's backline which has had a relatively easy ride so far but can be exposed badly.
Saka has been consistently our best attacker over the last 4 years. He should never be benched. Foden is begging to be benched based on his performances for England. The PR for him is very weird. He doesn't play anywhere near the level for England that he does for City.
I'm sure Michah Richards said Southgate's decision to bring on 3 subs at once was brave. Brave? To make substitutions 15 minutes too late when you're a goal down after playing shite most of the game. It wouldn't surprise me to learn if Richards was kicked in the head by a horse.
There was a point in the game where Switzerland's back line was almost half way into the England half because Kane was fannying about in midfield. Surely someone should have told him to feck off and stand on the half way line.
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