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England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 7 seconds ago
England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
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Pretty dull team though. I just looked at the stats, only five shots from England, sounds pretty dull to me.
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 34 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Going by yesterday he certainly does. It was his third full game a row. Absolutely no sign his legs have gone.
comment by Kroenke_out (U21076)
posted 7 minutes ago
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
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Yup, I think that was just a one off poor game for Modric and Croatia.
We had a pretty good first half. Players seemed to have some energy and enthusiasm and played well
At half time Southgate said "that's enough of that" and we went back to the boring cowardly football we played in the other games.
I cannot see this England squad standing up to any of
France, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany..... maybe we can give Spain, Portugal, or Denmark a game, but even that is doubtful.
There is some talent in the side, but overall it is not good enough and the manager is woeful. No excuse for that second half!
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Spurs cannot afford him.
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 7 seconds ago
England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
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Pretty dull team though. I just looked at the stats, only five shots from England, sounds pretty dull to me.
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Still waiting for your reply on the other thread
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
I cannot see this England squad standing up to any of
France, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany..... maybe we can give Spain, Portugal, or Denmark a game, but even that is doubtful.
There is some talent in the side, but overall it is not good enough and the manager is woeful. No excuse for that second half!
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We are miles better than Hungary and would beat them without a shadow of a doubt and Denmark aren’t very good either.
The games have been dull, but we’ve won the group. This is the point I’m going to start judging Southgate and this England side
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
comment by Kroenke_out (U21076)
posted 7 minutes ago
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
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Yup, I think that was just a one off poor game for Modric and Croatia.
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Watching a bit of Real this year, and it does seem obvious that he is on the decline.
Still a great player at his best though.
I was flicking between the 2 games but the 2nd half of the England game would of bored the t1ts off a donkey so I stuck with the Scotland match.
Modric was great but I think the Scottish players were knackered and gave him the freedom of the pitch.
i did flick between the games too 2nd half
1st half was encouraging for England and a lot better - could have been 3 or 4 up.
2nd half was usually hanging on and killing the game rubbish, boring and painful.
worked out quite well as the 2nd half in the Scotland game was in contrast a good watch.
Modric ran the show, he's a class act.
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
Modric was night and day compared to anything else on our pitch last night and that includes all his team mates.
Always in clear space, lovely sublime touches, simple and accurate passes, never got into daft tackles and never was in a position to be tackled. Total control and a wonderful strike for their second.
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 9 minutes ago
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
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1 or 2 CBS, a RB and a third goal scoring forward from challenging i would say
oh and also a great coach, cant even get a coach though
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
comment by Phenom - you're a wizard Graham (U20037)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 9 minutes ago
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
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1 or 2 CBS, a RB and a third goal scoring forward from challenging i would say
oh and also a great coach, cant even get a coach though
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I think Bergwijn can be the 3rd goal scoring forward to replace Bale in starting line up. Alli can deputise. If we sell Lamela we should replace
If we sell Sissoko and Winks then we replace with Sabitzer
If we sell Aurier we replace with Celik or Aarons however Doherty could regain his form if we play a back 3.
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 3 hours, 42 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Tbf that was his 62nd game of the season
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Of course I am English. But doesn't mean I should be forced to watch dross. I never quite get why you have to be nationalistic and follow the country you were born in. I am not into International football much these days, so just watch what I think may be the best game.
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Of course I am English. But doesn't mean I should be forced to watch dross. I never quite get why you have to be nationalistic and follow the country you were born in. I am not into International football much these days, so just watch what I think may be the best game.
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It always makes me laugh when the media talk about England supporters. You support your club side, with the national team you are whatever country you come from there is no choice.
Kay Burley summed up what most of these presenters know about football the other morning when she said that she hoped the Eng v Scot game didn't go to pens.
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 4 hours, 26 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Spurs always come before England. I was lucky to be at Wembley in 1966, but I have admired Brazil 1958 and 1970 teams, the Dutch team of the 1970s, the Argentina team of Kempes and Ardilles, the French team of the 1990s. Internationally I just have no preference. With Spurs however bad they play they get my support. Difference between club and country.
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posted on 23/6/21
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posted on 23/6/21
England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 7 seconds ago
England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
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Pretty dull team though. I just looked at the stats, only five shots from England, sounds pretty dull to me.
posted on 23/6/21
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
posted on 23/6/21
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 34 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Going by yesterday he certainly does. It was his third full game a row. Absolutely no sign his legs have gone.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Kroenke_out (U21076)
posted 7 minutes ago
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
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Yup, I think that was just a one off poor game for Modric and Croatia.
posted on 23/6/21
We had a pretty good first half. Players seemed to have some energy and enthusiasm and played well
At half time Southgate said "that's enough of that" and we went back to the boring cowardly football we played in the other games.
posted on 23/6/21
I cannot see this England squad standing up to any of
France, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany..... maybe we can give Spain, Portugal, or Denmark a game, but even that is doubtful.
There is some talent in the side, but overall it is not good enough and the manager is woeful. No excuse for that second half!
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Spurs cannot afford him.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 7 seconds ago
England’s was definitely not just another dull win. Was some very good attacking football the first half.
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Pretty dull team though. I just looked at the stats, only five shots from England, sounds pretty dull to me.
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Still waiting for your reply on the other thread
posted on 23/6/21
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
I cannot see this England squad standing up to any of
France, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany..... maybe we can give Spain, Portugal, or Denmark a game, but even that is doubtful.
There is some talent in the side, but overall it is not good enough and the manager is woeful. No excuse for that second half!
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We are miles better than Hungary and would beat them without a shadow of a doubt and Denmark aren’t very good either.
The games have been dull, but we’ve won the group. This is the point I’m going to start judging Southgate and this England side
posted on 23/6/21
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
comment by Kroenke_out (U21076)
posted 7 minutes ago
Was good to see that Modric still has it in him, which makes his perfirmance against England all the more surprising.
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Yup, I think that was just a one off poor game for Modric and Croatia.
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Watching a bit of Real this year, and it does seem obvious that he is on the decline.
Still a great player at his best though.
posted on 23/6/21
I was flicking between the 2 games but the 2nd half of the England game would of bored the t1ts off a donkey so I stuck with the Scotland match.
Modric was great but I think the Scottish players were knackered and gave him the freedom of the pitch.
posted on 23/6/21
i did flick between the games too 2nd half
1st half was encouraging for England and a lot better - could have been 3 or 4 up.
2nd half was usually hanging on and killing the game rubbish, boring and painful.
worked out quite well as the 2nd half in the Scotland game was in contrast a good watch.
posted on 23/6/21
Modric ran the show, he's a class act.
posted on 23/6/21
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
posted on 23/6/21
Modric was night and day compared to anything else on our pitch last night and that includes all his team mates.
Always in clear space, lovely sublime touches, simple and accurate passes, never got into daft tackles and never was in a position to be tackled. Total control and a wonderful strike for their second.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 9 minutes ago
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
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1 or 2 CBS, a RB and a third goal scoring forward from challenging i would say
oh and also a great coach, cant even get a coach though
posted on 23/6/21
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Phenom - you're a wizard Graham (U20037)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 9 minutes ago
I actually think a decent coach can make Hojbjerg Lo Celso and Ndombele a formidable midfield 3.
The problem is the bench. Skipp and another CM (8) needs to be recruited.
We are 2/3 x CBs away from challenging. If we bought nothing else 2xCBs is a must
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1 or 2 CBS, a RB and a third goal scoring forward from challenging i would say
oh and also a great coach, cant even get a coach though
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I think Bergwijn can be the 3rd goal scoring forward to replace Bale in starting line up. Alli can deputise. If we sell Lamela we should replace
If we sell Sissoko and Winks then we replace with Sabitzer
If we sell Aurier we replace with Celik or Aarons however Doherty could regain his form if we play a back 3.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by Benjii (U22649)
posted 3 hours, 42 minutes ago
Modric doesn't have the legs to do it week in week out anymore. Spurs are better off using that Kane money on someone like Tielemans
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Tbf that was his 62nd game of the season
posted on 23/6/21
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Of course I am English. But doesn't mean I should be forced to watch dross. I never quite get why you have to be nationalistic and follow the country you were born in. I am not into International football much these days, so just watch what I think may be the best game.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Of course I am English. But doesn't mean I should be forced to watch dross. I never quite get why you have to be nationalistic and follow the country you were born in. I am not into International football much these days, so just watch what I think may be the best game.
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It always makes me laugh when the media talk about England supporters. You support your club side, with the national team you are whatever country you come from there is no choice.
Kay Burley summed up what most of these presenters know about football the other morning when she said that she hoped the Eng v Scot game didn't go to pens.
posted on 23/6/21
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 4 hours, 26 minutes ago
Are you English Sandy?
I can't figure out why you would watch the Scotland v Croatia game unless you were from either of those two nations or were neutral on account of not being either English or Czech. I don't get avoiding watching a tournament England game if you're English, however dull they are to watch. I'll absolutely jump between the games tonight as they're both big but if I were French, for example, I'd absolutely only watch the Portugal v France game.
You managed a season and a half under Jose, I'm sure you can put up with this tripe currently being served up by the England team.
Why avoid them? Or are you one of those club only types that isn't bothered by the national team? Not criticising as I hate an international break during a football season but I love getting behind the England team at major tournaments. Right now it takes the focus off the mess going on at the lane.
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Spurs always come before England. I was lucky to be at Wembley in 1966, but I have admired Brazil 1958 and 1970 teams, the Dutch team of the 1970s, the Argentina team of Kempes and Ardilles, the French team of the 1990s. Internationally I just have no preference. With Spurs however bad they play they get my support. Difference between club and country.
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