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RhQQ said:
Doesn't matter who manages England tbh. They're simply not in the bracket of your Spain's, France's, Germany's, Brazil's & co.

England have talented individuals, but will never have the cohesion of those nations; they all play like a gelled club side. Too many managers have came & went for it to be every manager's fault...

Something needs to change behind the scenes. What that is, I don't know.
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Tbh I still think a good manager would solve that and make England a decent team. Southgate has no pedigree whatsoever, ok could argue U21's but not really done anything other then that of note.

Newcastle United can get a Champions League winning manager at their club but England seem content with Southgate.

It's a pity.
 
Maybe, but who in their right mind wants it? Arguably the worst job in football. You're expected to win the Euro's, World Cup & X-Factor by the media/a fair chunk of patriotic/delusional fans with a group of talented, yet extremely overrated players.

Hype gets built because England walk through poor qualifying groups, then inevitably let down when they meet the big boys (or Iceland) at the finals. Honestly, I can write you a script. They'll qualify for Euro 2020 with a perfect/near perfect record, there'll be players like Harry Kane, Alli, Rashford etc. with great league campaigns and expected to fire them to success, to be then dumped in the K.O rounds (or worse, disastrous group).... then queue the media battering for weeks.

Just deja vu, yawn. Bores me how people get worked up about it
 
Would it be a good thing if more English players would be more adventurous and play in other leagues like Spain, Germany and Italy?
 
I think to an extent yes. But you also have to consider the fact the current side is predominantly filled with Spurs & City players, you'd have to go far to get better tactical education than Pep or Poch.

But perhaps it would help to play against more technical/tactically modern teams on a weekly basis.
 
RhQQ said:
I think to an extent yes. But you also have to consider the fact the current side is predominantly filled with Spurs & City players, you'd have to go far to get better tactical education than Pep or Poch.

But perhaps it would help to play against more technical/tactically modern teams on a weekly basis.
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Not just tacticly. But leaving the BPL may give a player more peace. There is less media (you can read) about you, you will have a winter break, less matches in general and in my opinion most important is that you will be playing in a different environment. The experience you get from leaving your home is great for your development as an adult.
 
God, you go to watch the U-21 game and BT in their wisdom have frigging Stuart Peare doing the co-commentating.

Man, I hate that *****. He was a gutless. WAY overrated sh*thouse on the pitch and he's an even bigger gobsh*te since he hung it up.
 
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God, you go to watch the U-21 game and BT in their wisdom have frigging Stuart Peare doing the co-commentating.

Man, I hate that *****. He was a gutless. WAY overrated sh*thouse on the pitch and he's an even bigger gobsh*te since he hung it up.
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The product of the same recycling of yes men in punditry and management. Add Chris "Talks absolute *****" Waddle to that list.
 
dilakh2 said:
The product of the same recycling of yes men in punditry and management. Add Chris "Talks absolute *****" Waddle to that list.
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how can you tell he taking **** i have no clue what he say half the time tbh i dont think he does either
 
RhQQ said:
That City kid looks like he's going to be some player; Foden. Where's Angel?
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Game over 4-2 now! Foden has been fantastic for 2 years now at all levels. Gomes was unlucky. Went into the tournament off an injury. Started a couple and been used as sub. McKenna will be happy as he’s regainined his fitness.

Edit 5-2 :) Foden with a second. What a team! Gomes on gets the armband
 
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Fair play to the u17's for being world champions.

Not to stick a dampener on things, but saw this mental stat: Brazil u17's won the a world cup in 2003, and none of them made a single senior cap. 0!!
 
England have looked really good, Foden has looked really good whenever I’ve seen him. Hopefully they all keep developing well great year for England youth teams
 
Congratulations England! Been the best team by miles in the tournament. Let’s see how they take the next step now.
 
2 games 'The Man, The Myth, The Living LEG-END Joe MF Gomez' has now played for England. 2 clean sheets against the top 2 Nations in the World. Coincidence? I think not!

Just want it noted for the record I've been championing #12 ever since his imperious debut for the mighty Reds in Thailand 2 summers back. You're all very welcome. :P
 
Heard Neymar was class last night? Didn't see any of it though.

On another note, we're officially at the "England are holding their own against the big boys (friendlies), we're gonna win the fackin' world cup" stage. *Closes the script*
 
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