KaKa Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Rooney was okay, still think putting him on the left was a mistake, and unnecessary. Sterling would have been just as good on the left. Rooney would have benefitted from being central, with the pace of Welbeck, Sturridge and Sterling around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 As if Leighton fucking Baines is our starting LB, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Think the "Rooney wide left when defending" tactic really cost us - nearly every good attack from the Italians came down their right. Didn't need a defensive player there, just someone who actually knows how to play on that side of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 England was much better than expected and Italy was nothing special. I'd back England to beat Uruguay and Costa Rica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 This England side are a breath of fresh air in comparison to the usual dross but there were as many negatives aspositives for me. Have to agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. Exactly any arsing about by the young lads and Cole would have shot them. We wouldn't have lost that game with Ashley Cole playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 As if Leighton f***ing Baines is our starting LB, man. He was ripped apart but the midfield balance was wrong and he got zero protection as a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Well that's annoying, thought it was a good game for a neutral tbh, we deserved something from that game we were the better team overall, I can see this being a very open group as I can't see Italy winning all of there games. Sterling looked good, was probably our best player. Still a good chance of England going through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I thought England were pretty good. Loads of pace, creating a few chances when countering. I also think Pirlo is the coolest footballer on the planet, but that's hardly controversial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 cba staying up for the Ivory Coast game now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do they keep talking about hot and humid? It's in the 80s and 70 some odd percent humidity. Er... Not that bad, frankly. Might want to see the normal conditions in England, particularly during the football season. I get it. Ian Darke was going on like he was drowning in boiling water, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Lineker's look to the camera Someone needs to gif that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. In hindsight Ashley Cole probably should have started On a serious note that Candreva was quality, who the fuck is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Love mildly radge Shearer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. In hindsight Ashley Cole probably should have started On a serious not that Candreva was quality, who the f*** is he? Candreva is actually a rather average player imo (at this level), but he got loads of space and Baines didn't look the part either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 On paper, England's style today should cause Uruguay's slow, old back line lots of problems. In practice, they'll fluff a few good chances and definitely let Suarez score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Love mildly radge Shearer. looks set to get his strip on and go ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. In hindsight Ashley Cole probably should have started On a serious not that Candreva was quality, who the f*** is he? Candreva is actually a rather average player imo (at this level), but he got loads of space and Baines didn't look the part either. How many times have you seen him at this level Flip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Going forward we'll cause most teams problems. Just a bit crap at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 They won't beat Uruguay and judging by their performance today, Costa Rica will be a tough task. Tonight was their chance and they didn't step up to the plate. Good but not good enough - should be England's motto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 On paper, England's style today should cause Uruguay's slow, old back line lots of problems. In practice, they'll fluff a few good chances and definitely let Suarez score. Think it's going to be an excellent game that. Realyl looking forward to it already, before these two games I'd say 0-0 looked the most certain result. But this english side look the part up front and Uruguay will have tyo attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. In hindsight Ashley Cole probably should have started On a serious not that Candreva was quality, who the f*** is he? Candreva is actually a rather average player imo (at this level), but he got loads of space and Baines didn't look the part either. never heard of him before tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Rio changing his tune, he would have been all 'fuck that choc ice cunt' a few years back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiesteve710 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Best performance in defeat we have had in ages....bit more cutting edge from strikers, bit more desire to get on the end of things and who knows. Positives for me. After the disgrace of 4 years ago this is a million miles from that. Its all about the next Euros and 2018. Yep. The old guard of Gerrard etc. weren't good enough in their prime but they're doing a nurturing job and like you say 2016 onwards should be even better. If this squad is being thrown together for 2016/2018 in mind then Gerrard shouldn't be in the squad. You would run the risk of ruining the young uns without an experienced nucleus guiding them. It's why Lampard is there. And it's why Ashley Cole should've been there. Also, Cole wouldn't have been done up like a kipper for the second goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Also: shite set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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