Mattoon

Grealish and Bowen changed the game, deserve a start against Italy

I said this in the first half, knocking it about at the back, hoofing it forward and losing possession, it's like Bruce 2.0. Having said that we've been a different team since Grealish came on, why wait until 70 minutes to bring him on?

First Game: Man City (h) Boxing Day: Man Utd (a) Last Game: Liverpool (a)

It's a tough argument, I can see both sides tbh, Southgate is very rigid and lacks in game intelligence, most pertinently in the Euro final. Having said that, you can't ignore the fact he got to the Euro final, nor the World Cup semi final. He has also completely changed the ethos of the England set up which in itself has brought better long term results. He has more than earned a shot at this World Cup. His pragmatic approach can be very frustrating, especially with the attacking talent at his disposal, last night was testament to that frustration, but it's also what wins you silverware and probably why he wants us to master a certain way of playing. The major problem is who do you replace him with realistically?

Atrocious this, England deserve nothing

The number 1 character trait to take part is vapid.

Well done, she's 19

Kid looks a real prospect from a little Denis Wise scouting, given we're not functioning under Ashley and his cronies I have full faith he'll be coached to his best ability. Exciting times lie ahead!

We should have beaten Arsenal by 4 and it would not have flattered us, we've owed someone a dishing since January, feels like we've been building up to it.

This will be a tough one, the Leeds score will definitely dictate the intensity of the match. We have enough quality to win this fairly comfortably but Burnley will be fighting tooth and nail for a result.

I'll be watching it in the background at work, been watching every and any football match I can since we got took over and Howe made me love football again. Got to cram in every minute before the season ends.

Can't stand them, Pickfords weasel face and tiny arms, Richarlisons resting bitch face and constant play acting, the 9 other diving cheats on their team, the "We expect the best" after the derision we got for "We expect a club that tries", fat Frank, the list goes on. However I don't begrudge them their outpour of emotion at staying up despite being 2-0 down in a game, let them have their day. Unfortunately for them I don't see next season getting any easier, especially sticking with Frank the fraud, they won't pull the trigger that quick either as he is seen as responsible for keeping them up. I wanted them to go down but I won't lose any sleep that haven't, I will however sleep like a baby because Howe made sure we weren't part of the drama.

Hopefully a season finale to be proud of now, put these to the sword.

Ugh this year's Mackems refuse to be flushed, hope they're looking forward to more of the same next season.

That's it then

Come on!!!

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Tripp was the difference tonight, made some important saves in ET and got a foot to Ramsey soft penalty.

Howe has earned his right to see how far he can take this team, he's had us in top 4 form for over half a season with this squad, why would anyone replace him for yesterday's man? No one is that stupid, right... RIGHT?

Southampton playing like Arsenal expected us to play last night, completely given up on the season.

I saw that too, the vision he has is lightyears ahead of anything else in the squad.

He's the absolute complete player, box to box, breaks up play, playmaker and goal scorer £40m you were robbed!!

Stop giving Bruno an 8 he was a solid 9 tonight, stealing away the ball at the back and breaking forward at the front and a goal to top it off, brilliant display.

I like how Sky gave us a footnote at the end of the segment to which no one replied, Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal. There were 2 teams playing tonight and one demolished the other, show us some respect.