[Football] Kosovo v England (ITV1 5pm)

[Weststander]

Just starting. The Kosovans in the stadium love us for being part of the NATO force that liberated them from Serbia. Unusual to see total respect at a match!

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Is this the official match thread?

 

[Bry Nylon]

Just starting. The Kosovans in the stadium love us for being part of the NATO force that liberated them from Serbia. Unusual to see total respect at a match!

Do they want Prince Andrew?

 

[BensGrandad]

Dont agree with starting or even playing Rice.

 

[Eeyore]

Proper test this should be. Kosovo not without talent. Be good to see the defence tested.

Contrary to a BBC piece, Kosovo are still in the tournament.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Slight off topic.

But of you ever want an example as to why there should be pre qualifying for these it’s the scenes after San Marino scored when 3-0 down.

Pathetic

 

[Blue3]

Poor start for England looks like they have the wrong studs in, our defence is poor every time I watch England I am left thinking how on earth is Dunk not part of the squad

 

[Bry Nylon]

Proper test this should be. Kosovo not without talent. Be good to see the defence tested.

The qualifying is bobbins. The moment we come against anyone decent in the tournamount proper we'll fold like a red-hot Mars bar anyway.

 

[Stat Brother]

I've only watched 10 secs and already I'm amazed Dunk isn't on the pitch.

 

[Algernon]

Mings Looks pants so far.

 

[Bwian]

The Ox crossing like Cox

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[Pogue Mahone]

Dont agree with starting or even playing Rice.

Blimey, I agree with BG.

 

[rogersix]

Blimey, I agree with BG.

no panics, it will pass

 

[Weststander]

Sticking my neck out, I don’t see Mings, Winks and Rice being European champions next summer.

We still don’t possess the Modric/Rakitic types who can take complete control of games home and away.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Sticking my neck out, I don’t see Mings, Winks and Rice being European champions next summer.

We still don’t possess the Modric/Rakitic types who can take complete control of games home and away.

Er, 1-0 England. Winks.

 

[Weststander]

Er, 1-0 England. Winks.

Worth lay betting against England just as pre tournament hype reaches a crescendo. Hard to see the likes of Mbappe failing to thrive against Maguire and Mings.

 

[Beach Hut]

Worth lay betting against England just as pre tournament hype reaches a crescendo. Hard to see the likes of Mbappe failing to thrive against Maguire and Mings.

Nobody fancied Portugal or Greece when they got to the final and both won

 

[Reddleman]

I think Winks is one of those players who looks better for England. Rice simply isn’t at this level yet, he may get there but not ready.

Hudson Odoi has been poor but he’s fifth/sixth choice for a front three so can live with that.

For me, and people will disagree, I would start Tripper ahead of Alexander Arnold. We are shaky at the back and he’s a far better defender.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Mings, Winks and Rice

Sounds like something out of a [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION] restaurant review.

 

[studio150]

Worth lay betting against England just as pre tournament hype reaches a crescendo. Hard to see the likes of Mbappe failing to thrive against Maguire and Mings.

I expect Belgium, Germany, Italy, France and others are looking forward to playing against Englands defence and keeper. Since Hargreaves we haven't had a top class defensive/holding midfielder to protect the back line, and will be exposed against the elite teams.