[Football] Kosovo v England (ITV1 5pm)

[BensGrandad]

The main disappointment for me is that we are not getting the ball out to Hudson-Odio quick enough and when we do it is usually behind him not in front for him to run on to in his stride.

 

[Weststander]

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.

Ledley King too, but his body fell apart.

 

[Bakero]

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.

I guess that's what we're hoping Rice will become. I agree he's it all that yet but he's what, 20?

 

[Weststander]

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.

TAA is a dodgy defender at this early moment in his career. Maguire and Mings the same, a couple of times already Maguire was caught completely out of position, plus he was turned inside out by one of their players, so much so he had his back to the opponent. Got away with that incompetence, because it’s Kosovo.

 

[Motogull]

Lovely finish from Lemmiwinks.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I'm quite angry about this. Mings is shit on the ball, he dithers, wtf is Southgate thinking?

 

[The Wizard]

I'm quite angry about this. Mings is shit on the ball, he dithers, wtf is Southgate thinking?

Southgate is a fraud, living off of a World Cup semi final fluke. Kosovo are the better side here.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Major question marks about central midfield, central defence and the goalkeeper and only 7 months til the tournament starts.

 

[Weststander]

I'm quite angry about this. Mings is shit on the ball, he dithers, wtf is Southgate thinking?

We’re not even commanding in defending aerial balls in our box, despite the world class brilliance of Mings and Maguire. Got this uneasy feeling that Mings will earn 50 caps now in a win nothing England team.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

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.

In the same way they won’t be looking forward to facing Rashford/Kane/Sterling.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Southgate is a fraud, living off of a World Cup semi final fluke. Kosovo are the better side here.

Wtf

 

[Pavilionaire]

Mings pings a 60 yard pass straight into their keeper's arms. Jesus Christ

 

[Weststander]

But have France and the others got great CB’s and DM’s? Yes.

 

[Weststander]

Mings pings a 60 yard pass straight into their keeper's arms. Jesus Christ

Footballers should stick to what they do best. Donkey Mings will never be a Pirlo, or even a Rio Ferdinand or VVD with the ball.

 

[The Wizard]

Wtf

? World Cup semi final beating Sweden, Panama and Tunisia

 

[Pavilionaire]

Footballers should stick to what they do best. Donkey Mings will never be a Pirlo, or even a Rio Ferdinand or VVD with the ball.

Agreee but when you have TTA, Chilwell, Rashford, Sterling out wide the ability for a CB to ping an accurate 50 yard bll to their feet is priceless.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

? World Cup semi final beating Sweden, Panama and Tunisia

I forgot it’s so easy for us to reach Semis, we reach them all the time.

He’s achieved more than any manager since Robson.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

I think Norwich have a better defence than England.

 

[Weststander]

Agreee but when you have TTA, Chilwell, Rashford, Sterling out wide the ability for a CB to ping an accurate 50 yard bll to their feet is priceless.

Most CB’s don’t have that in their locker, Mings is typical.

The Albion have a CB who can.

 

[BensGrandad]

TAA is having a poor game and probably our worst player tonight which is unusual.