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Who locked the England thread?

Guess you might be wanting to play European teams who are bit more tactically aware that you need to show nous against to break down but in the WC is that going to be an issue? I'm not so sure. CONCACAF WCQ is the perfect chance to focus on breaking down teams who rely exclusively on defend-n-counter against us. I wish we'd use the friendlies exclusively against teams who'll beat the crap out of us. Scotland were surprisingly fluid at times. Much better than when we gave them a 5-1 bumming in Florida last year.

Yeah I'm disappointed we could only draw the likes of Scotland and Austria. I'd rather us get bloodied by England, Germany, Spain, etc., have a real challenge. Not saying much after only drawing 0-0 against Scotland, but for as bad as we played, Scotland never really threatened either. We have played Germany, Belgium, and Bosnia in friendlies so far this year. Seems we definitely step-up against better teams and slow down against lesser opponents.

Strachan looks like a delightful little old Scottish man. Much better performance after the subs came on. Finally some pressure and movement. Disappointing not to score though. ArJo, Mix, and Lichaj need to start against Austria.

Altidore's come a long way, from the huge kid who was as delicate as a flower with the first touch of a rapist, to the huge kid who bulldozes people. With the first touch of a rapist.

Johannsson's gotta start. So lively.

Imagine that shit. Fucking dome-piece Bradley with cornrows.

He lost his mojo after getting rid of the white boy dreads.

It was great when Shea would sometimes look like a dangerous player.

Mix is such a smooth operator.

Can't believe we share the same language as you lot. "Areet, like." Give me a break.

ArJo, Mix, and Rooster Cogburn coming on.

Jozy bulls-eyed the fuck outta that camera.

It's the little things. That's why Klinsmann loves him.

Snodgrass vs. Howard in the battle of the beards.

This match could use ArJo and Mix. A little more attacking verve.

Been pretty turgid so far.

Line-up vs. Scotland: Howard Cameron Gonzalez Evans Beasley Bradley Jones Kjlestan Bedoya E. Johnson Altidore

Newcastle's own Richie Incognito

I think Sweden will qualify. I hope so. Sweden to qualify with Zlatan not scoring or being remotely good would be canny. The Zlatan vs Ronaldo the media here are building up is beyond But...Zlatan is Sweden...

'Mosquito, Atletico Paranaense, 17' Plenty of buzz around that lad. Has a shot that stings the net. What a stupid fucking name.

Imagine.

GW12 Everton 1-1 Liverpool Arsenal 1-1 Southampton Fulham 0-1 Swansea Hull 1-0 Crystal Palace Newcastle 2-0 Norwich Stoke 1-1 Sunderland West Ham 1-2 Chelsea Man City 2-0 Tottenham Cardiff 0-2 Man Utd West Brom 0-0 Aston Villa

NZ has made Rafa Marquez seem a decent player. Dire.