Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
The Belgium game won't be representative either. Both will be resting key players and giving chances to those who haven't had much game time.
Thing is though RD, both games have been played with just Henderson in the defensive role, and although I think he's played OK, he's not exactly cover for the back.
I think we'll see a slight change when we face better opposition, maybe Dier and Henderson , but definitely not so open in the middle.
Will be interesting to see what Gareth does.
With 3 at the back, Dier and Henderson in front of them is very negative though.
Not so good !Or Columbia !!
Drop Sterling for nobody and we will lose nothing going forward ! Ha haDrop Sterling for Dier and we've lost nothing going forwards though.
oh god... the media are getting carried away already because we thrashed Panama. They're a pub side for crying out loud. We struggled against Tunisia... There's MUCH better sides to worry about before we start rating ourselves as favourites.
NRD, I am cautiously optimistic, but would like Southgate tested for his tactical nous v Belgium, The other night he brought on Vardy, but the lads stopped playing and I don't think he even got a touch. We've all been crying out for Rose to make an appearance, but imo, he did zilch. I worry though that Southgate may have his favourites, namely, Young, Sterling and Henderson. I am proud of Trippier. Hopes Poch utilises him for fee kicks and corners. The standout player for me so far.Quarter finals was considered acceptable for this team and it's looking possible. At that stage who knows, the Spanish are probably the best team although on paper Belgium look strong, it's just that they don't have any history really so far. Of all the big guns left England would have a chance IMO and not just a make up the numbers chance.
NRD, I am cautiously optimistic, but would like Southgate tested for his tactical nous v Belgium, The other night he brought on Vardy, but the lads stopped playing and I don't think he even got a touch. We've all been crying out for Rose to make an appearance, but imo, he did zilch. I worry though that Southgate may have his favourites, namely, Young, Sterling and Henderson. I am proud of Trippier. Hopes Poch utilises him for fee kicks and corners. The standout player for me so far.