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The point is, German players have much better tactical sense than English players. They are also much more versatile, like Lahm, Marcel Jansen, Borowski, etc. Klose and Ballack are world class performers with very balanced abilities as well. It is damn true that in terms of technique, or individual ability, England isn't that far from Germany, or you can say they're the same I don't care. But football is more than an individual game. The real problem of English players is, they couldn't adjust to any tactical changes and can only perform well when the team's tactics are building around them. For example, Gerrard, Lampard, Beckham, Owen...nearly all of your attacking players are "core" players rather than "squad" players. It is not that all core players in the world couldn't play well with each other, but England's exceptional - the over emphasis on physical ability and attractiveness of individual effort but not teamwork. The players simply don't have the mental to accompany each other. In this sense it is correct to say they are shit players. A player who could only perform under restricted circumstances can hardly be classified as "excellent players", eh? Believe it or don't, the English players in international games do play like Luque in Newcastle. He is shit players right? Actually I don't think England can be compared with Germany in international level. Check their past records in the previous 20 years, they are hardly in the same level. Such kinda comparison is already an overrated action imo. Bashing expected but this' what the other countries believe, take it or shit on it as you like.

He is right. You have no excuse after so many shitty performances in the qualifying round.

fuck no. It's fucking obvious that so called "Chelsea rejects" are all waste of money.

It's really the time to restore our backline as Baye-Taylor-Roz-Enrique. Believe it or don't the best CB partnership seems to be Taylor and Roz.

I would rather have Neri Cardozo tbh.

It is really depressing that an off-form Milner is even better than an off-form Geremi...

Am I the only one who think Sam discover something about the team that he is forced to apply such negative tactics during away?

It's like Sam wants to save energy for winning the upcoming home game.

Sam definitely needs his arse kicked for this defeat. Derby again, fucking shit.

Disgusting performance tbh.

Good timing, just after England's Euro08 dream is nearly end.

His attitude so far is nth but shite.

Capaca is a definite starter, with Faye against physical EPL teams or Rozehnal against Euro teams. Taylor is an acceptable replacement for the latter two.

Seconded. That's also one of the reasons why very few top teams have interest on Given.

Smith will be a hit rather than a miss if he continues this level of performance in this striker role.

So now he's already getting stick for not being picked? A fuker? Cunt? Jesus christ, are you serious?

Enrique having a difficult time better than N'Zogbia having a disaster.

I am not too worried about his ability...I am a lot more worried about Smith's status. Apparently undroppable as Ashley's fav player isn't it?

He looks like fatigued rather than lacked of pace-he's not running as much as last season.

Honestly I don't think it's just a coincidence that the defense line looks more solid when Harper's playing.

Even though they are "kids" you gotta understand they have been trained by Wenger for 3-4 seasons already. Tbh this team isn't much weaker than the 1st lineup---or else how could they able to reach the final?

Is there something about Taylor and Given? Normally I think they should be the captain if Geremi wasn't in the pitch.

Well, we have no choice but to play Ameobi upfront. It's a fact now and let's give him our full support...

Fucking hell, you deserve to be banned, not because of starting this topic, but naming Shola as your choice! Jesus Christ FFS.

The only negative point I could think off is their age...greedy thought though.