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[Drinking] Англия против Бельгии (England vs Belgium)



atfc village

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Mar 28, 2013
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Lower Bourne .Farnham
If we beat Colombia a possible game against Sweden who we've beaten twice in the last 15 games:thumbsup: Oh and Alexander Arnold's corners were shite tonight.
 




1066familyman

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Jan 15, 2008
15,233
Not only the 'easier' side of the draw... no injuries, no suspensions, less travelling and an extra days rest.
What's not to like!?
 


1066familyman

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Jan 15, 2008
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The worst bit of news to come out of tonight is that ITV have also got our next game :(
 


Pogue Mahone

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Apr 30, 2011
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Not only the 'easier' side of the draw... no injuries, no suspensions, less travelling and an extra days rest.
What's not to like!?

Exactly.

And no Cahill, Jones, Dier, Delph, Rashford, A-A, L-C or Vardy next time.

Hopefully he'll consider Pickford's position too.
 


1066familyman

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Jan 15, 2008
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If we’d fielded only nine players we might have more of an excuse


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I'll give you that. Not particularly happy with Pickford's parries, but that's just being picky :)
 






Thunder Bolt

Silly old bat
Not only the 'easier' side of the draw... no injuries, no suspensions, less travelling and an extra days rest.
What's not to like!?

True but the fans have missed having a good moan about England, so let them get on with it.
 


Weststander

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Aug 25, 2011
69,206
Withdean area
Never thought I'd say that England missed Henderson in midfield.

There's very little quality in the back up midfield options, Rashford fluffed his audition to be Kane's partner. Defence looked a bit better but still seems disorganised. Surprised Butland didn't get a game.

Plus side: I don't have to face the horror of England losing to Japan...

Before the game, a bunch of experts on 5Live including (Spurs loving) Jenas, explained that Dier at the moment lacks the mobility, pace and the ability to get around to shield the back 4 at international level. Henderson has earned the right to start in that position.
 




beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
36,002
our b team lost to probably the best team in the tournament. we didnt do enough, Vardy was a waste of space, it was OK. ish.
 










One Teddy Maybank

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Aug 4, 2006
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Worthing
Англия против Бельгии (England vs Belgium)

Before the game, a bunch of experts on 5Live including (Spurs loving) Jenas, explained that Dier at the moment lacks the mobility, pace and the ability to get around to shield the back 4 at international level. Henderson has earned the right to start in that position.

Okay, I know I’m very biased, but is Dale Stephens any worse than Delph or Dier, I realise he ‘sits’, but he (Dier) literally offers so little, and drops so deep he is on the toes of the CB’s.


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nicko31

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Jan 7, 2010
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Gods country fortnightly
Best path to a semi since 1990, we've NEVER knocked out a big side on foreign soil in Euros or WC
 






neilbard

Hedging up
Oct 8, 2013
6,280
That game stank, Southgate is a genius, reverse Psychology on Martinez.

On the down side if England don't make the Semi-finals now Southgate should go the same way as Roy 4yrs ago..:thumbsup:
This is now the best chance England have had to reach a Semi-final since 1990, don't blow it lads!:rave:
 




Is it PotG?

Thrifty non-licker
Feb 20, 2017
25,433
Sussex by the Sea
Vardy is one dimensional, and not international class imho.
A player at this level needs to adapt and be flexible in how he fulfils his role.
 




beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
36,002
Vardy didn't get any support. We didn't play to his strengths either.

half true, he didnt offer his strength though, didnt offer anything for anyone to pass to, no runs, no movement, just sat between their CBs and waited for a ball. how many times was he offside? 0 i think, because he wasnt doing anything.
 




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