Barry Cartman Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Anthrax Dave said: Stuck at work until 5. Today is dragging SO badly. In an NHS Office full of football-hating Women, so can't even have the buildup on the radio without upsetting someone :-( Counter by talking about how **** Love Island is 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Got 1 more meeting to get through then I can crack some cans open. Palms and Inner buttock area moistening nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Playing 5 a side at 8 so can't even crack open a few beers to celebrate the German victory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggiana Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, ginnybob said: Got 1 more meeting to get through then I can crack some cans open. Palms and Inner buttock area moistening nicely. Meeting with Matt Hancock, is it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Sounds like Saka is definitely starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 It's clear Rashford is the Kane back up so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 DCL needs to wind his neck in, totally inappropriate to be briefing journos like that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 No back up for Kane Unbelievable, send him home right now if he's mouthing off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Great to see the journos slagging Southgate off hours before a huge game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, skybluedave said: It's clear Rashford is the Kane back up so far This. DCL isn't the back up, he's the 3rd choice forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Some mad ego on DCL if that’s true, like. Guy barely looked like a PL footballer 2 years ago. Would rather play a false 9 system with the players we have than give him game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hot take: Calvert-Lewin is somewhat fortunate he's even in the squad in the first place, his form has been uninspiring for a large chunk of the season, basically since the opening, what, 10 games? Watkins or Bamford ahead of him wouldn't have been a particularly harsh call at all. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggiana Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 To be fair, provided they've not lost their training cones, they've currently got more than enough back up for Kane's current performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Pukey said: Hot take: Calvert-Lewin is somewhat fortunate he's even in the squad in the first place, his form has been uninspiring for a large chunk of the season, basically since the opening, what, 10 games? Watkins or Bamford ahead of him wouldn't have been a particularly harsh call at all. I'd have taken Greenwood over him too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Suitably beered up to watch this. Be interesting, from an outside looking in I cant shake the feeling that England will do it, but who knows, should be fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 DCL is ok if you want to pepper the box late on but not lead the line for a top side, club or country. Apparently there used to be a code among journalists for no negative press on the day of the game, then obviously afterwards do your worst. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Pukey said: Hot take: Calvert-Lewin is somewhat fortunate he's even in the squad in the first place, his form has been uninspiring for a large chunk of the season, basically since the opening, what, 10 games? Watkins or Bamford ahead of him wouldn't have been a particularly harsh call at all. Ings, you Leeds scum, how many times.. Ings!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Also if DCL is behind it, has he not just guaranteed he doesn't make the 23 if England go through? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, themadsheep2001 said: Also if DCL is behind it, has he not just guaranteed he doesn't make the 23 if England go through? Well it's either come directly from DCL or his agent. Most likely he's got on the blower to his agent and had a moan and the agent has talked to a journo. Either way, **** move from DCL and a blot on his character. Edited June 29, 2021 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, themadsheep2001 said: I'd have taken Greenwood over him too Think Greenwood is possibly seen as more of a wide forward, but I wouldn't have complained about it. 1 minute ago, SouthCoastRed said: Ings, you Leeds scum, how many times.. Ings!!!!! He's made of glass Him and Wilson are good players though who at another time could easily have made the squad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, SouthCoastRed said: Ings, you Leeds scum, how many times.. Ings!!!!! Ivan Toney you MLG wannabe He even scores pens 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Apparently there used to be a code among journalists for no negative press on the day of the game, then obviously afterwards do your worst. The Athletic gotta shift those subs somehow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, darren1983 said: Ivan Toney you MLG wannabe He even scores pens Looking forward to the "Toney for England" calls when he gets about 12 goals in 5 games or something daft Think he'll impress in the PL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pukey said: Looking forward to the "Toney for England" calls when he gets about 12 goals in 5 games or something daft Think he'll impress in the PL. With the extra pens we'll get thanks to VAR I expect 30 goals by Xmas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Is that the 3-4-3 but with Foden for Saka (**** lineup order messes with my brain)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Wonder if it will be more 3-5-2 than 3-4-3? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, Bootador said: Is that the 3-4-3 but with Foden for Saka (**** lineup order messes with my brain)? Yeah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Shutting the shop at 5pm. 7 minute drive home. Gonna miss our first goal, FML. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, Smallen said: Shutting the shop at 5pm. 7 minute drive home. Gonna miss our first goal, FML. Shut it 7 minutes early, no one's gonna come in anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 That's more positive than I thought. Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; Trippier, Phillips, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Sterling; Kane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 No Saka? Germany will win this 5-1. Southgate Out 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: That's more positive than I thought. Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; Trippier, Phillips, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Sterling; Kane That’s positive? How negative were you expecting? Edited June 29, 2021 by EnterUsernameHere 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) I'm not surprised Gareth has gone 343 to match up against the Germans. I posted last week after it was confirmed we had Germany in this round that I expected him to go three at the back. Hope the plan isn't to just defend with a back 5 and two DMs and resort to playing long balls down the flanks on the counter. Going to be a long game if that's the plan. We're a better team than Germany and whilst I'm not saying we should go all out attack or anything I hope we're not going to play like some minnows who are 'just happy to be there' and playing with an inferiority complex when there's absolutely no need for that. This is a fresh squad that doesn't have the bad personal memories from past games against Germany. We've got the players to control the game and play on the front foot. Hopefully we play our game and not let the occasion get the better of the team like it did against Scotland. Edited June 29, 2021 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I think this system will bring more out of Kane. We will need him to drop deep to link with Rice/Phillips. Sterling will absolutely destroy them tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, EnterUsernameHere said: That’s positive? How negative were you expecting? I suppose Saka for Foden, which for me doesn't change anything. Both players have their merits it's what's behind them that makes the team defensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Saka not Foden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: That’s positive? How negative were you expecting? Henderson for Foden. Haha, or Henderson for Saka as per the lineup in the post above. Edited June 29, 2021 by Astafjevs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, Bootador said: I suppose Saka for Foden, which for me doesn't change anything. Both players have their merits it's what's behind them that makes the team defensive. I’m not sure Saka or Foden is more negative/attacking than the other. Walker to wingback and Trippier out for Mings seems like the only way to make it slightly more negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 People really should wait for the actual team to come out before getting too worked up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) So, just over an hour to go. My pre-match thoughts... I think this will be close - certainly much closer than our last major meeting with Germany 11 years ago. We've certainly got the edge on form and defensive solidity, and we'll have a partisan home crowd. But Germany have looked more convincing going forward and have more big-game players who can handle the pressure. For sure, if we can pull off the win, we've got a real chance of going all the way... but I've learned over the years to watch England more out of hope than expectation. I'd be fine with an early exit, as long as we don't completely disgrace ourselves like we did in 2016, 2014, 2010... My prediction: Germany to win 2-1. Edited June 29, 2021 by CFuller Can't spell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Sakkkaaaaaa. 7-0 England. Southgate In 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 TRIPPIER \o/ Get ready for those magical set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Wrong team anyway We'll see I guess. I like Saka, but who's creating anything in this team. Is it long balls over the top time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, Bootador said: Wrong team anyway We'll see I guess. I like Saka, but who's creating anything in this team. Is it long balls over the top time? Saka is creative Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Saka in 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carambau Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Where is Trippier supposed to play in that formation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, Bootador said: Wrong team anyway We'll see I guess. I like Saka, but who's creating anything in this team. Is it long balls over the top time? As I posted above, looks like we're set up to defend with a back five, two sitters in front and pump it long down the channels for the pace wide men. I mean, as long as we win... but we're better than that if that's the gameplan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Bootador said: I like Saka, but who's creating anything in this team. Is it long balls over the top time? Kane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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