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When Cabaye came on it looked like Sissoko became the deeper midfielder and Cabaye was pushed up to really support the attack. Anita is a good passer but he isn't a creator and Sissoko isn't either. He was put on the spot a pass and possibly pick up a goal. He wasn't very good unfortunately, put in a couple of very poor challenges and fluffed his one chance to shoot.

Really tidy, always available for a pass and consistent with his own passing, the reason why we kept possession so much better today. I like his partnership with Sissoko, concerned it'll be broken up after the international break if Tiote is back.

You've been waiting desperately for his debut to say that haven't you?

HBA!!!

I agree about Remy but Anita and Sissoko are doing well so no need for Cabaye yet.

Sissoko should be getting in the box more but I don't think it's a player thing. I think it's a tactical decision from Pardew, caution first. We've played so many midfielders but they never get in the box. I've been pleased with Anita and Sissoko this game. I think our biggest problem is the lack of actual technical ability in our forwards. Neither have the ability to control a ball and bring others into play.

Adam Armstrong scores for Enland U17's.

It was two seasons ago and he managed about 6 games before he had to come back injured. I'm not sure much can be drawn from that.

Surely we're at the point where we should make the English players learn French.

I think Fulham will be comfortable this year. They've got several really good attacking players and a competent coach.

It would mean some good cover for us.

I don't doubt he's good in the air, was just saying. He's only a little taller than MYM and Colo. He plays right back for Belgium doesn't he?

Go round his house, have quick look at this id number on his sky card and then steal his sky go for free.

I wiki'd him and he's not that tall according to that. 6ft 1 it says.

Meant to be a good dribbler and a creative passer. Decent shot from range. Besiktas fans seem to love him.

He's going to have a tough old time. Their first two games have been a 5-1 loss and a 4-0 loss.

Mark Douglas not happy with GFN France saying his comment on Thauvin was guesswork: Mark Douglas ‏@MsiDouglas 2h @davidpick1987 @GFN_France Guesswork? I'd be very careful about throwing around phrases like that GFN France. Very careful.

There's plenty around but they're just not getting regular games. That's the problem in only selecting players from the 'big clubs' where they will probably never realistically break through. Where are the Southampton players (Shaw, Ward-Prowse and Clyne) who have actually played in the Premier League. There are a lot of players from outside the "big clubs" really. Shaw was out with injury. Clyne is now too old I believe. Not sure about the other.

Ameobi doing well but wasted a decent chance.

If Zaha wasn't with England or Ince wasn't banned, Ameobi wouldn't be there. He's at best the 5th choice wide forward for the Under 21's.

While there are so few strikers coming through, there are some very talented wide forwards around. Ince, Zaha, Redmond, Shelvey, there's meant to be a very talented lad at liverpool Jordon Ibe or something. Plus Ameobi (who is now on).

That said, Wickham as England's number 9 and replaced by Kane. Both are pretty poor. 6-0 now. Tom Carroll. Heard some good things about him.

Yup, it's amazing that players like Redmond for 2m and Shelvey for 5m has passed us by as a club.

England U21 taking the piss out of Scotland now. 5-0.

The Norwich predication is all over the place. They won't be able to finish above 11th but Wolfwinkle will propel them to the top half. Final position -18th. Huh?