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I remember the most blatant fake injury ever that got him subbed after fucking up some challenge iirc?

Thanks mate.

Seriously speaking, this is something he should be applauded for but I also think he's just not good enough tactically to take that last step and you are wasting this tournament when Kane is still in his prime.

Tbf Southgate has done a great job in changing the image of the team/country and I don't think it would be seen as a toxic job anymore. He had two great chances to go all the way and ultimately failed, I thought you should have gotten a real manager in after the Euros to have a real shot at the WC with the nice squad you now have.

Southgate is a fraud. He hasn't passed the eye test for ages but because you had a favourable run of opponents in the last two tournaments he's immune to any criticism to some. You constantly play for a 1-0 win and the margin for error becomes tiny. Hilarious that the main reason people want to keep him is that 'we are not a laughing stock anymore' with this squad of players. Also the 'there's no one better' and then you take a peek at Southgate's managerial career so far. It's too late for a change now but I don't see this team doing anything at the WC.

Richarlison is absolute class, think his antics in the relegation fight have made him a worse player for many in here.

94 WC is the first football thing I remember and I adored Roberto Baggio so probably him.

That means no one can ever again say that Ronaldo is better than Messi.

Zinchenko is so good when he doesn't have to defend.

Aye, they have a lot of class players and Yarmolenko looks ten years younger whenever he's playing for Ukraine.

Yeah, this was so interesting psychologically. This Ukraine team must be up there with the most motivated team ever while Scotland could be seen us villains by some if they knock them out.

I don't think his age is relevant at all considering he's learning a completely new position. Howe's coaching and Joelinton's willingness to improve as a player and hopefully a full pre-season, I'm confident that the won't be making the wrong choice so often next season.

Ekitike didn't outscore his xG that badly, 10 goals from 8.20xG. xG isn't perfect but it's a great tool in trying to analyse football outside of just the result or how many goals someone scored. I can't find Cisse's numbers for the 5th place season but I'm pretty sure no one in the world thought his finishing was sustainable. He scored 13 goals in 14 appearances, followed by 24 goals in 103 PL appearances for us. Here's a two year old article about finishing, best finishers do outscore their xG but not by that much (Son at the top with 36%, Messi 22% and Ronaldo 5% for example). And even Son has had seasons where his xG is really close to his goals scored (17/18 and 19/20). https://www.infogol.net/en/blog/analysis/hit-or-miss-the-most-clinical-finishers-in-europe-142020

Would be amazing and was thinking about it last week. This thread seems to get at least 10 new pages any time I'm away from the forum and the .com rumours page just has way too many names to have any idea what's serious.

This is so embarrassing, take away his keyboard. Even if he thinks that way there’s no way he should make it public right now. ’I would have nailed him’, fucking hell what a dinosaur.

Why would he flick his right leg to his left leg? Why is Colback looking guilty as fuck and not going crazy at him for diving?

Referee's original decision shouldn't have any standing, there's a reason why VAR was created.

Well it really shouldn't be a debate if it's between people with at least 3 eyes combined between them.

It's a penalty. The other one is too, I have no idea what's going on.

Another stonewaller denied, what the fuck is going on?

Yes

Open your eyes and take another look.

The leg flicked back because of contact.

There was a clear contact and Huddersfield player wasn't even looking for it ie. leaving his leg hanging there waiting for contact. And now Toffolo is booked too, shambles.