France's midfield

[Machiavelli]

Blo*ody love it.
As much as we all know about Pogba -- who put in some sublime long balls, and one pornographic pass tonight -- and Kante whose sleights of body movement to open up space are delightful, and that's before mentioning his work rate, what about Matuidi?
There's something about him that reminds me of Kayal, the way that he uses his body to dominate space, the ball and the opposition. He can pass, he's all over the place, has pace over short distances (again, like Kayal), and there's great movement too.
And, despite all this, none of them were anywhere near Payet tonight who was simply stunning.

 

[Medwayseagull]

and we have James Milner.

 

[Bold Seagull]

and Henderson

 

[ArcticBlue]

It was refreshing to see France with the same disease as England, that is playing your most influential player out of position. Once Deschamps found the cure at half time and moved Payet into the middle everything looked better for them. Pogba was trying too hard but did play some sweet balls. Kante is a machine, beautiful to watch that man play.

Romania looked solid, particularly at the back and were unlucky to not get something out of the game.

 

[Jack Straw]

Blo*ody love it.
As much as we all know about Pogba -- who put in some sublime long balls, and one pornographic pass tonight -- and Kante whose sleights of body movement to open up space are delightful, and that's before mentioning his work rate, what about Matuidi?
There's something about him that reminds me of Kayal, the way that he uses his body to dominate space, the ball and the opposition. He can pass, he's all over the place, has pace over short distances (again, like Kayal), and there's great movement too.
And, despite all this, none of them were anywhere near Payet tonight who was simply stunning.

Spot-on. I've never heard of Matuidi until yesterday, but he caught my eye along with the other three you mention.

 

[GreersElbow]

and we have James Milner.

and Henderson

yeh but m8s we have Deli Ale and Wayne Woooooooney also sik line up

 

[Colossal Squid]

yeh but m8s we have Deli Ale and Wayne Woooooooney also sik line up

Bit of an odd comment. I'd imagine quite a few teams at the Euros would absolutely love a Dele Alli of their own. He's had a fantastic season and in only a few international appearances already looks set to be a firm fixture in the team for many years.

Meanwhile only a handful of lesser teams would likely start a Rooney of their own. Not even sure he'd get in the Romania team

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Yet the French defence and attack isn't as good as ours

 

[GreersElbow]

Bit of an odd comment. I'd imagine quite a few teams at the Euros would absolutely love a Dele Alli of their own. He's had a fantastic season and in only a few international appearances already looks set to be a firm fixture in the team for many years.

Meanwhile only a handful of lesser teams would likely start a Rooney of their own. Not even sure he'd get in the Romania team

Our depth of midfield is appalling compared to France. And yes, quite a lot of Euro teams would. Albania, Romania etc etc...

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

Spot-on. I've never heard of Matuidi until yesterday, but he caught my eye along with the other three you mention.

Are you serious?

 

[Colossal Squid]

Our depth of midfield is appalling compared to France. And yes, quite a lot of Euro teams would. Albania, Romania etc etc...

I'm not saying we have a better or even comparable midfield. But to pick on Alli seems totally unjust. If you're going to comment on our weaknesses then I'd say Milner and Henderson are the obvious choices in terms of players that wouldn't get in the squads of the likes of France, Spain, Germany etc.

Alli is only 20 years old and already looks brilliant. I think there are plenty of sides who'd love an Alli of their own. He is far from a weakness for England

 

[Jack Straw]

Are you serious?

Yes. He's a new one on me. Probably because I don't subscribe to Sky so haven't watched PSG?

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Are you serious?

Willy waving to commence in 3...2...1. Go on then tell us how much more you know about football than us.

 

[NooBHA]

Yet the French defence and attack isn't as good as ours

I agree. Their defence will get slaughtered if a team plays 2 up front

 

[LlcoolJ]

Willy waving to commence in 3...2...1. Go on then tell us how much more you know about football than us.

I am James RICHARDSON.

 

[Postman Pat]

Willy waving to commence in 3...2...1. Go on then tell us how much more you know about football than us.

To be fair, he's 29, been at PSG for 5 years, and played and scored at the last world cup.

He's rated as one of the best midfielders in Europe, and Chelsea and Man Utd tried to sign him last summer for £35m

Not exactly been hiding....

 

[Del Boy]

Meanwhile only a handful of lesser teams would likely start a Rooney of their own. Not even sure he'd get in the Romania team

Rooney is a bit of a nob but he's an unbelievable footballer, the lack of understanding and appreciation is crazy!

 

[atfc village]

What France don't have is someone with a massive knobhead attitude to disrupt the squad this time round.

 

[happypig]

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Rooney is a bit of a nob but he's an unbelievable footballer, the lack of understanding and appreciation is crazy!

At tournaments, Rooney isn't very effective, just two goals since Euro 2004. A first choice striker should be bagging more than that.

Some interesting reading : http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32053848

 

[Grassman]

To be fair, he's 29, been at PSG for 5 years, and played and scored at the last world cup.

He's rated as one of the best midfielders in Europe, and Chelsea and Man Utd tried to sign him last summer for £35m

Not exactly been hiding....

I've never heard of him either.