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[wearthefoxhat]

My only real issue with G.S is that he is still "experimenting" with the formation in midfield. He mentioned Kalvin Phillips is hard to replace in the system, that maybe so, but it's appears leaving both Grealish and Maddison behind, could his "faux pas" this time around.

Declan Rice has been babysitting TTA and its' impacted his game. If G.S is reading this thread.... give D.R the Kalvin P role in midfield and stop experimenting.

[greenmark]

My only real issue with G.S is that he is still "experimenting" with the formation in midfield. He mentioned Kalvin Phillips is hard to replace in the system, that maybe so, but it's appears leaving both Grealish and Maddison behind, could his "faux pas" this time around.

Declan Rice has been babysitting TTA and its' impacted his game. If G.S is reading this thread.... give D.R the Kalvin P role in midfield and stop experimenting.

Both Grealish and Maddison are like fireworks. If you can fire them in a controlled way they are spectacular. If they are out of control, nobody knows what will happen.

[Fugazi]

I'm not really understanding the Harry Kane hype to be honest. Why do we need someone that can score from 6 yards but not touch the ball the rest of the game? I think he's held us back for a long time. It's not that England score and then get scared and play deeper. Its our defence getting tired whilst the oppositions remain fresh.

I'm baffled at the minimal game time Watkins and Bowen are getting.

[wearthefoxhat]

My only real issue with G.S is that he is still "experimenting" with the formation in midfield. He mentioned Kalvin Phillips is hard to replace in the system, that maybe so, but it's appears leaving both Grealish and Maddison behind, could his "faux pas" this time around.

Declan Rice has been babysitting TTA and its' impacted his game. If G.S is reading this thread.... give D.R the Kalvin P role in midfield and stop experimenting.

Both Grealish and Maddison are like fireworks. If you can fire them in a controlled way they are spectacular. If they are out of control, nobody knows what will happen.

Grealish is capable of getting fouled a lot, and that gives England an edge, albeit a small one with set pieces. Eze could be similar, so maybe G.S thought he'd go with a player in form. Thinking it through, Maddison may have not been fully fit. Of course both fireworks may have ended up as damp squibs, not even going off when lit.....

[wearthefoxhat]

I'm not really understanding the Harry Kane hype to be honest. Why do we need someone that can score from 6 yards but not touch the ball the rest of the game? I think he's held us back for a long time. It's not that England score and then get scared and play deeper. Its our defence getting tired whilst the oppositions remain fresh.

I'm baffled at the minimal game time Watkins and Bowen are getting.

I don't think Kane can make those runs in behind/through the defense as he used to for Spurs. I'd still pick him as he can shoot and set up a chance for the likes of Saka or Foden.

Once they stop with the midfield experiment(s), the aforementioned players will suddenly be a threat too and England will suddenly look like world beaters again....at least up until the semi-finals....

[Fugazi]

I'm not really understanding the Harry Kane hype to be honest. Why do we need someone that can score from 6 yards but not touch the ball the rest of the game? I think he's held us back for a long time. It's not that England score and then get scared and play deeper. Its our defence getting tired whilst the oppositions remain fresh.

I'm baffled at the minimal game time Watkins and Bowen are getting.

I don't think Kane can make those runs in behind/through the defense as he used to for Spurs. I'd still pick him as he can shoot and set up a chance for the likes of Saka or Foden.

Once they stop with the midfield experiment(s), the aforementioned players will suddenly be a threat too and England will suddenly look like world beaters again....at least up until the semi-finals....

What about if we start Watkins AND kane

[greenmark]

My only real issue with G.S is that he is still "experimenting" with the formation in midfield. He mentioned Kalvin Phillips is hard to replace in the system, that maybe so, but it's appears leaving both Grealish and Maddison behind, could his "faux pas" this time around.

Declan Rice has been babysitting TTA and its' impacted his game. If G.S is reading this thread.... give D.R the Kalvin P role in midfield and stop experimenting.

Both Grealish and Maddison are like fireworks. If you can fire them in a controlled way they are spectacular. If they are out of control, nobody knows what will happen.

Grealish is capable of getting fouled a lot, and that gives England an edge, albeit a small one with set pieces. Eze could be similar, so maybe G.S thought he'd go with a player in form. Thinking it through, Maddison may have not been fully fit. Of course both fireworks may have ended up as damp squibs, not even going off when lit.....

Grealish is vaunted above his value IMO. Always has been. But the Man C marketing machine could see value in him. As a footballer I see him as a talent squandered. It's ok to earn big bucks by selling grooming products or mayonaisse. And by now he is financially secure. But at 28 and most people think you're a tit. I think you probably are a tit. But a multimillionaire laughing all the way to the bank.

[firlandsfarm]

You're dead right though, there's such a desperate need of energy, someone willing to take a risk and make something happen.

I see it as tactical ... they don't play like that for their clubs so I have to assume the coaching team are instructing them to play that way. As for this crap about they are tired after a PL season ... well firstly all countries have players that play in the PL and what about those who play in Germany, Italy, France, Spain etc. do they not play lots of matches and not win Champions League and others? That excuse is about as feeble as his team!

@andy28 ... Clough, now there is a name from the past. His abilities were never fully recognised because his profile did not fit.

[wearthefoxhat]

I'm not really understanding the Harry Kane hype to be honest. Why do we need someone that can score from 6 yards but not touch the ball the rest of the game? I think he's held us back for a long time. It's not that England score and then get scared and play deeper. Its our defence getting tired whilst the oppositions remain fresh.

I'm baffled at the minimal game time Watkins and Bowen are getting.

I don't think Kane can make those runs in behind/through the defense as he used to for Spurs. I'd still pick him as he can shoot and set up a chance for the likes of Saka or Foden.

Once they stop with the midfield experiment(s), the aforementioned players will suddenly be a threat too and England will suddenly look like world beaters again....at least up until the semi-finals....

What about if we start Watkins AND kane

You'd have to include Bellingham and one of Foden/Saka. Kane could be used a little deeper to link the midfield (whom ever that is).

Problem is, it goes against their system and would be seen as experimenting...again. Could be a bit of a "Victor Frankenstein" moment.

[Fugazi]

I don't think Kane can make those runs in behind/through the defense as he used to for Spurs. I'd still pick him as he can shoot and set up a chance for the likes of Saka or Foden.

Once they stop with the midfield experiment(s), the aforementioned players will suddenly be a threat too and England will suddenly look like world beaters again....at least up until the semi-finals....

What about if we start Watkins AND kane

You'd have to include Bellingham and one of Foden/Saka. Kane could be used a little deeper to link the midfield (whom ever that is).

Problem is, it goes against their system and would be seen as experimenting...again. Could be a bit of a "Victor Frankenstein" moment.

Yeah tbh its too late. You would probably have to get TAA out of midfield and experiment with all sorts of players out of position.

[Derek27]

Costa Rica holding Brazil 60 minutes in.

[Derek27]

What a disappointing start for Brazil. I think you could have got 50 for a goaless draw.

[Derek27]

A red card to Peru has just voided my last trade, both, back and lay, two minutes earlier!

Suspend monkey needs a better watch!

[Derek27]

All four Copa América groups have a team on six points, with Brazil about to play Paraguay, following their 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.

[Derek27]

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