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Spain absolutely destroyed Italy in 2012 when Italy played a 4 man defence. Confed Cup in 2013 and Euros last year Italy beat them with a back 3.

 

I know Chiellini is out but Rugani is no mug to step in. Otherwise you have to have 3 in midfield against Spain if you've not got the extra CB. Playing 2 in there on their own and little help from the wide players is really insane. One of the worst team selections I've ever seen from any manager.

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Surprised at the gulf in class here.

 

Spain are clearly miles ahead in terms of midfield talent but it's been a dreadful performance. The one thing Italy have always been good at is setting up to negate other teams strengths and exaggerate their own.

 

Conte managed that with a weaker Italy side last year. Now they've got Verratti instead of Parolo, Belotti instead of Pelle, Insigne instead of Giaccherini - and look far worse. No idea what Ventura is doing. They just extended his contract last month as well.

 

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That kid who scored for Wales was 5 minutes into his debut at 17. Amazing.

 

Looks like a schoolbairn. Some story.

 

Thing with Wales is their squad pool is always so thin they regularly seem to include any promising teenager. Bale scored at 17. They had a 16 year old on the bench today as well.

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Was at the Wales game last night, woodburn looked v.impressive in his 20 minute cameo. I think if they are good enough it doesn't matter how old they are which is why maybe we should give woodman a go in goal for nufc? Maybe keepers need that experience though? Anyway hopefully Wales can get 3 points in Moldova now.

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So weird that the Spanish second division doesn't stop for international weeks. Some of those teams have plenty of internationals at this point.

 

Think in England if you have a certain amount of players on international duty and you play in League 1 (and below I think) then you can request to postpone the match. Wigan didn't play their opponent this weekend which I assume might have something to do with internationals .

 

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