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I think the side Sir Bobby put out against the Soviets in 1984 is the worst I've seen . We lost 2-0 , which flattered us desperately. And the central midfield pairing of Steve Hunt and John Gregory were unsurprisingly found wanting. Ron Greenwood selected some decidedly shite sides too. Steve Foster ffs.

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I think the side Sir Bobby put out against the Soviets in 1984 is the worst I've seen . We lost 2-0 , which flattered us desperately. And the central midfield pairing of Steve Hunt and John Gregory were unsurprisingly found wanting. Ron Greenwood selected some decidedly shite sides too. Steve Foster ffs.

 

I can remember us losing at home to Holland 2-0, in the late 1970s, and Don Revie picked 5 players who normally played centre back for their clubs.

 

That was an example of Englandmanageritis, where a competent club manager's judgement and composure starts to unravel under the pressure of the national job.

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I think the side Sir Bobby put out against the Soviets in 1984 is the worst I've seen . We lost 2-0 , which flattered us desperately. And the central midfield pairing of Steve Hunt and John Gregory were unsurprisingly found wanting. Ron Greenwood selected some decidedly s**** sides too. Steve Foster ffs.

 

Graham Taylor fielded some shocking teams.

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Welbeck is a tremendous outlet. In the air or with pace skill and direct running. Also very helpful defending set-pieces. But yes Sturridge is a greater goal threat. Just think there's a lace for Danny in the squad and in some situations.

 

I really like Welbeck for all the reasons you say, for some reason it's trendy to criticise him. IMO he's quality.

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Welbeck is a tremendous outlet. In the air or with pace skill and direct running. Also very helpful defending set-pieces. But yes Sturridge is a greater goal threat. Just think there's a lace for Danny in the squad and in some situations.

 

I really like Welbeck for all the reasons you say, for some reason it's trendy to criticise him. IMO he's quality.

 

I'm not sure I’ve changed my opinion more on a player so early in a career. I'm just never sure what to expect anymore. I originally thought he would fall short this season thinking he wasn't good enough but then in big games this year he has shown a lot of ability and quality at times. So i think yeah he's looking like a player but then you'll watch him the following week against a poor premier league side and he won't really contribute anything really noteworthy other tidy play in a decent side. Seems like he steps up his game for the big boys but then can't set games alight against the lesser opposition.

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Remember when Graham Turnip dropped Gazza at his peak, before knee ligaments injury for Gordon fucking Cowans.:D

 

And the midfield artistry Turnip created by pairing Geoff Thomas and Carlton Palmer ffs.

 

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I think the side Sir Bobby put out against the Soviets in 1984 is the worst I've seen . We lost 2-0 , which flattered us desperately. And the central midfield pairing of Steve Hunt and John Gregory were unsurprisingly found wanting. Ron Greenwood selected some decidedly shite sides too. Steve Foster ffs.

 

I can remember us losing at home to Holland 2-0, in the late 1970s, and Don Revie picked 5 players who normally played centre back for their clubs.

 

That was an example of Englandmanageritis, where a competent club manager's judgement and composure starts to unravel under the pressure of the national job.

 

Jan Peters with a double if I remember rightly.

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Welbeck is a tremendous outlet. In the air or with pace skill and direct running. Also very helpful defending set-pieces. But yes Sturridge is a greater goal threat. Just think there's a lace for Danny in the squad and in some situations.

 

I really like Welbeck for all the reasons you say, for some reason it's trendy to criticise him. IMO he's quality.

 

I'm not sure I’ve changed my opinion more on a player so early in a career. I'm just never sure what to expect anymore. I originally thought he would fall short this season thinking he wasn't good enough but then in big games this year he has shown a lot of ability and quality at times. So i think yeah he's looking like a player but then you'll watch him the following week against a poor premier league side and he won't really contribute anything really noteworthy other tidy play in a decent side. Seems like he steps up his game for the big boys but then can't set games alight against the lesser opposition.

 

TBH I expected not to like him, but every time I've seen him he's really impressed me. Even wide of a 4-3-3 I think he's mobile enough to do a job.

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Welbeck is a tremendous outlet. In the air or with pace skill and direct running. Also very helpful defending set-pieces. But yes Sturridge is a greater goal threat. Just think there's a lace for Danny in the squad and in some situations.

 

I really like Welbeck for all the reasons you say, for some reason it's trendy to criticise him. IMO he's quality.

 

I'm not sure I’ve changed my opinion more on a player so early in a career. I'm just never sure what to expect anymore. I originally thought he would fall short this season thinking he wasn't good enough but then in big games this year he has shown a lot of ability and quality at times. So i think yeah he's looking like a player but then you'll watch him the following week against a poor premier league side and he won't really contribute anything really noteworthy other tidy play in a decent side. Seems like he steps up his game for the big boys but then can't set games alight against the lesser opposition.

 

TBH I expected not to like him, but every time I've seen him he's really impressed me. Even wide of a 4-3-3 I think he's mobile enough to do a job.

 

I like him great work rate and always seems to play well in the big games.  Just needs to add goals to his game now.

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Need more top 6 players.

 

Interesting, isn't it. A few years ago, England players were drawn from a much wider spread of clubs, including the lower divisions on occasion. Now the best talent is much more concentrated at the top clubs.

 

They talk about the influx of foreign players into the Premiership making it difficult for the England manager, but it doesn't look like it there. The one problem area is goalkeeper.

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Need more top 6 players.

 

Interesting, isn't it. A few years ago, England players were drawn from a much wider spread of clubs, including the lower divisions on occasion. Now the best talent is much more concentrated at the top clubs.

 

They talk about the influx of foreign players into the Premiership making it difficult for the England manager, but it doesn't look like it there. The one problem area is goalkeeper.

 

The squad looks horrific imo, considering that is a list of the best players this country has  :pilko:

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So only one outfield player from outside the top teams + Liverpool? No wonder people have lost interest in our national team. Did Caroll ever get a call up when he was here or only when he got his move to Liverpool?

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Need more top 6 players.

 

Interesting, isn't it. A few years ago, England players were drawn from a much wider spread of clubs, including the lower divisions on occasion. Now the best talent is much more concentrated at the top clubs.

 

They talk about the influx of foreign players into the Premiership making it difficult for the England manager, but it doesn't look like it there. The one problem area is goalkeeper.

 

The squad looks horrific imo, considering that is a list of the best players this country has  :pilko:

 

I've seen worse. Far worse.

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