AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Nah, IMO absolutely crazy decision, the tackle isn't even particularly dangerous. Agree to disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollof rice and pea Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 You can see from Sterling's reaction that he clearly doesn't think he's done anything wrong. That tackle was absolutely nothing, Valencia's reaction is a disgrace. It was rash, I'm not saying he deserved a red card, but it's a friendly after all just unnecessary. Valencia's reaction is idiotic, but the thought of a leg-break there probably got the worse of him. Has he not broken his leg before in a game also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm with Ian. Ridiculous and cowardly decision from the ref. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 You can see from Sterling's reaction that he clearly doesn't think he's done anything wrong. That tackle was absolutely nothing, Valencia's reaction is a disgrace. I've only seen it once but it looked a bad challenge to me. I can definitely see why Valencia was angry, a challenge like that two weeks before the world cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Bit of a weird game for me, only reiterates the gulf when you compare our second string to the likes of Spain/Germany or even France. Think Oxlade came out the game well, and Jones looks like he has the raw talent but just needs club game time. Other than that the likes of Smalling are at best average at the moment, the hype around Shaw might die down abit now aswell. Also Rooney and Lampard look like they were out of it today, can't see either doing anything of note this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lessons learned from tonight: - Never start Milner at RB ever again. - Barkley should be a starter (always a threat imo). - Ben Foster is still an overrated goalkeeper. - Our reserves are very underwhelming (apart from Oxlade-Chamberlain). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hearing The Ox might have knee ligament damage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lessons learned from tonight: - Never start Milner at RB ever again. - Barkley should be a starter (always a threat imo). - Ben Foster is still an overrated goalkeeper. - Our reserves are very underwhelming (apart from Oxlade-Chamberlain). Spot on Hearing The Ox might have knee ligament damage? That be a huge blow. Him and Barkley looked good today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lessons learned from tonight: - Never start Milner at RB ever again. - Barkley should be a starter (always a threat imo). - Ben Foster is still an overrated goalkeeper. - Our reserves are very underwhelming (apart from Oxlade-Chamberlain). Foster's a good keeper. He's certainly not overrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 - Never start Milner at RB ever again. I still can't believe anyone plays him anywhere that isn't through the middle (I mean in the absence of lots of amazing midfield options to choose from). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Notes: Never a red in my book, not even a particularly dangerous tackle. Incredible reaction from an international captain. Very impressed by Barkley, in my book he should start. Smalling makes everything around him turn to nervous shit. Lampard is truly gassed. We looked better with Rooney involved in buildup play as little as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lessons learned from tonight: - Never start Milner at RB ever again. - Barkley should be a starter (always a threat imo). - Ben Foster is still an overrated goalkeeper. - Our reserves are very underwhelming (apart from Oxlade-Chamberlain). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lessons learned from tonight: - Never start Milner at RB ever again. - Barkley should be a starter (always a threat imo). - Ben Foster is still an overrated goalkeeper. - Our reserves are very underwhelming (apart from Oxlade-Chamberlain). Foster's a good keeper. He's certainly not overrated. In all honesty, I've never rated him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Proper buzzing about Barkley like. Potential to be an incredible player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sickener for the Ox, and then considering Sterling can't play the next friendly now, it looks like it will be one of Milner or Welbeck in a wide position for the first game now. Terrible. Roy should consider putting Barkley out wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Red card is irrelevant. Thought England actually looked good going forward which is the main thing to take away, defence was shite but that was to be expected with the two underperforming Man Utd lads leading the show but hopefully they'll not be seen in the coming months. Don't really get the Milner at RB experiment, looked like Jonas in '10 playing there, didn't see runs, was easily bypassed by a stepover. All pretty basic stuff. No chance (unless against Costa Rica) he'd be needed to play there anyway. Seems a bit of a waste for me. Oxlade Chamberlain, if he's alreet, I'd start for England. Can't remember him ever shirking it or turning in a bad performance plus the ability to run at players is something massive these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Proper buzzing about Barkley like. Potential to be an incredible player. he has to start the tourament man, been saying it for ages, he could easily own the fucker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I wouldn't quite go that far, but he's got some future ahead of him. I'd certainly start him against Costa Rica and Uruguay, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Could easily be as good as Gerrard and Lampard in my opinion, don't think this will be his tournament though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I wouldn't quite go that far, but he's got some future ahead of him. I'd certainly start him against Costa Rica and Uruguay, mind. maybe some exaggeration with 'own it' but i don't see why he couldn't go and have an amazing tournament if started think hodgson will be too fearful personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I hope Wilshere isn't near the starting eleven. He's good, but nowhere near the hype he's given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Jack Wilshire might be the softest footballer I've ever seen. Seems to be constantly on his knees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I hope Wilshere isn't near the starting eleven. He's good, but nowhere near the hype he's given. I'd have him over Henderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I enjoyed watching an England game for once. I'd like to think Hodgson will take some of last nights attacking intent into the competition. I like this England set up. First time in ages I've actually thought that. Great to see some attacking intent and movement from the younger players last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Best thing was Ox, Barkley and sometimes Wilshere's movement and ability to run with the ball. Worst is we saw some of the weaknesses that come with inexperience. Not being tight enough. Not watching the second man etc. Which will be worst in. The WC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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