Highlights !

I agree chronic and I to am fully behind poch but I won't accept another putrid season of comical defending. No excuses now as the defence has been strengthened

I'm yet to see Trippier tested defensively but going forward he looks a bigger threat than Walker. He just needs to learn when to cross and when to keep the ball, atm he just crosses it everytime, probably a habit picked up at Burnley

Wimmer looks comfortable on the ball, Vertonghen-esque in that regard. He also looks quite big. I could see him overtaking Jan in the pecking order if he doesn't fix up, apparently he made an error in the first minute (my stream hadn't started then)

Dier in midfield is a stupid experiment and won't work

I thought the young players also did well, Alli in particular stood out, I think I underestimated him a little, he's always looking forward

comment by Analog (U17200)
posted 22 minutes ago
I'm yet to see Trippier tested defensively but going forward he looks a bigger threat than Walker. He just needs to learn when to cross and when to keep the ball, atm he just crosses it everytime, probably a habit picked up at Burnley

Wimmer looks comfortable on the ball, Vertonghen-esque in that regard. He also looks quite big. I could see him overtaking Jan in the pecking order if he doesn't fix up, apparently he made an error in the first minute (my stream hadn't started then)

Dier in midfield is a stupid experiment and won't work

I thought the young players also did well, Alli in particular stood out, I think I underestimated him a little, he's always looking forward
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Spot on assessment

Delle Alli definitely has the potential and at 19 is still very young but in my opinion he had an average game against the MLS XI last night.

I thought maybe I must have missed something that everyone else is seeing but having watched that video link posted earlier I stand by my point.

There was 1 possibly 2 noteworthy plays in those highlights. He needs to be a little bit more composed in the opponents half and aware of our players movements/ positions.

I know highlights are a bit suspect sometimes but Alli looked the business to me from that clip. Not hiding, always in the thick of it and looking to move in the right direction. Bit more familiarity with the team and those passes that didn't quite make the grade could become a lot better.

I didnt see the game but from the text commentary in the middle of the night Trippier seemed to be doing all the right things as well. I wish Soldado wasn't apparently on his way out, we might see a different player when working with someone supplying the box passes he is said to favour!

How was Alderweireld?

comment by Boss By Hugo (U18550)
posted 38 minutes ago
Delle Alli definitely has the potential and at 19 is still very young but in my opinion he had an average game against the MLS XI last night.

I thought maybe I must have missed something that everyone else is seeing but having watched that video link posted earlier I stand by my point.

There was 1 possibly 2 noteworthy plays in those highlights. He needs to be a little bit more composed in the opponents half and aware of our players movements/ positions.
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I do get what you're saying. From clips I watched when we signed him I was worried about his ability under pressure, he looks like he needs space, and needs to improve that aspect of his game. But he impressed me in other ways yesterday. He was positive in his passing for the most part and quite skilful

comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 3 minutes ago
How was Alderweireld?
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Could've done better for their 2nd if we're being harsh. Other than that he seemed ok, too early to judge

Cool, hopefully once he's integrated properly we will see a good partnership with him and Jan

It was a cracking goal but i think he hit it because he had nowhere left to go.

Great strike though .