The College Dropout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 England looked very good in the second half. We would never play like that in a competitive match against a top side though. in fact, the first half performance is what you would expect from us. You have to take the positives though. Barklay looked very lively when he came on. Carrick added some real composure to midfield. Townsend I think will be a good option for England for the next few years. Jones is a reckless player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Townsend's canny, he maybe just needs to learn how to influence the game more consistently. He's got acceleration, good technique and a great shot off both feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What the hell is the face on Ryan Mason's arm? http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82047000/jpg/_82047725_026573712-1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Belfast Boy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Also this https://twitter.com/Danorako/status/583004563965419520 What the hell is the face on Ryan Mason's arm? http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82047000/jpg/_82047725_026573712-1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 England looked very good in the second half. We would never play like that in a competitive match against a top side though. in fact, the first half performance is what you would expect from us. You have to take the positives though. Barklay looked very lively when he came on. Carrick added some real composure to midfield. Townsend I think will be a good option for England for the next few years. Jones is a reckless player. Stop saying Barklay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Unreal how much garbage has an England cap! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3021242/England-s-shortest-careers-Ryan-Mason-played-16-minutes-debut-current-Premier-League-defender-played-two-minutes-Three-Lions.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can forgive Roy playing Jones in midfield and Theo up front/#10 as that's what friendlies are for after all. However if he ever does either of those things again then god help him. Carrick made everything work and should really be the first name in that midfield, whereas you don't really need both Delph and Hendo against a team like Italy who are always so defensive. Saying that, we have decent options when you think Wilshere, Milner, Ox, Lallana are all out injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Dunno, I'd be amazed if anyone in world football would reckon Walcott at #10 and Jones in midfield could work. Stinks of shoehorning players into positons to accommodate deficiencies. Means he didn't pick a balanced squad nor trust other players, such as Mason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 You need to see these things to confirm them though, I'd have said the same about Sterling as a #10 when he first came onto the scene for Liverpool. I just hope we never see them again. Jones as a 'destroyer' could work, but only against a team that's going to dominate the ball, and not force him to cover out of position. Italy never did that and we ultimately needed a tempo setter like Carrick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Not a fan of Jones at all, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's basically shite, Fergie said he'd be Man Utd's best ever player, the senile fucking lunatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There's no future for Jones in midfield IMO, no chance at all. Surprised Roy didn't go for Mason from the start given the injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 You need to see these things to confirm them though, I'd have said the same about Sterling as a #10 when he first came onto the scene for Liverpool. I just hope we never see them again. Jones as a 'destroyer' could work, but only against a team that's going to dominate the ball, and not force him to cover out of position. Italy never did that and we ultimately needed a tempo setter like Carrick. Except Walcott has shown many times in his career that he doesn't have the skillset to perform that role, where as Sterling has shown certain abilities to be able to perform that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What the hell is the face on Ryan Mason's arm? http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82047000/jpg/_82047725_026573712-1.jpg Supernanny no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I get experimenting. But that starting line-up was lunacy. Sterling is a decent #10 though. Not Walcott. Also you aren't going to learn a position if you only play there at international level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It never makes sense to start Jones in midfield ahead of Carrick. No matter the opposition. With Carrick? Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Think Roy had agreed with Van Gaal not to start him in both games. FWIW I would never play Jones is midfield under any circumstances. Certainly not for the national team who has every English player to pick from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 townsend is good again? he's nowt man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's like a budget Robben but any player than can get a shot off from distance quickly and powerfully is always a useful tool to have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's not great but he has attributes and he's only 23 still. I don't mind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What the hell is the face on Ryan Mason's arm? http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82047000/jpg/_82047725_026573712-1.jpg Not see this? Also this https://twitter.com/Danorako/status/583004563965419520 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think I'm the only one that wasn't that impressed by Barkley last night. Runs into trouble far too much for me, doesn't pick his head up enough, hasn't got that great close control for the things he tries. A rough diamond I know but I genuinely don't see what everyone else sees. Has the ability to be a decent top level footballer, bits of his technique like his shot and his strength should carry him through at this level but I just don't think he has the natural ability to be anywhere near world class or for Roy/whoever to build a team around. I hope he does a C Ronaldo and goes overboard in trying to improve every part of his technique and physique, I like him for his endeavour and boldness but for me he hasn't got the guile or diligence to go with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think I'm the only one that wasn't that impressed by Barkley last night. Runs into trouble far too much for me, doesn't pick his head up enough, hasn't got that great close control for the things he tries. A rough diamond I know but I genuinely don't see what everyone else sees. Has the ability to be a decent top level footballer, bits of his technique like his shot and his strength should carry him through at this level but I just don't think he has the natural ability to be anywhere near world class or for Roy/whoever to build a team around. I hope he does a C Ronaldo and goes overboard in trying to improve every part of his technique and physique, I like him for his endeavour and boldness but for me he hasn't got the guile or diligence to go with it. I don't disagree actually, in the main i was just talking in general sense that he's really good when the game opens up but struggles when it's tight as his decision making isn't the greatest yet. I can see where he can get to and that's the important thing, as of right now he's very rare though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's like a budget Robben but any player than can get a shot off from distance quickly and powerfully is always a useful tool to have. I thought about that comparison. Townsend is two footed but he's one dimensional in his style. Run, cut inside, shoot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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