England v Belgium | Friendly | Match Thread

[burning blue soul]

Did he ?

 

[eastmanc]

He looked fine didn't take a risk playing on.

Hope you're right but we all know what John is like.

 

[Mancity1980]

I thought the fact he got to his feet so quickly indicated he was fine. The touchline reporter said he was walking perfectly fine to take his place on the bench for the second half.

Reckon he’s fit for the gunners?

 

[hilts]

Messi is the greatest player ever. Cruyff is one of the greatest players ever. My definition of incredible is fine. Going off the season, he's an incredible player. Unless you're only allowed to use the words "very, very good" or "great".

Let's flip it, is Phil an incredible player?

Phil is a better footballer, his actual talent exceeds Bellingham. Bellingham is a very good footballer. I don't watch Madrid so only see him for England or against city. I have yet to see him have an incredible game.

Smoke gets blown up young players arses to much and too soon. I don't see him do anything that very good midfielders haven't been doing for many many teams over the years.

 

[John Wayne]

Reckon he’s fit for the gunners?

No idea. Gut feeling says no.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

5 1/2 surely ?

Clocks go forward, mind

 

[MMA]

Phil is a better footballer, his actual talent exceeds Bellingham. Bellingham is a very good footballer. I don't watch Madrid so only see him for England or against city. I have yet to see him have an incredible game.

Smoke gets blown up young players arses to much and too soon. I don't see him do anything that very good midfielders haven't been doing for many many teams over the years.

Pogba..

 

[i kne albert davy]

Hope you're right but we all know what John is like.

Made of glass lads had more than his fair share of injuries, did look ok walking a half time though so hoping for the best.

 

[grifter]

You really don't. It's a team game. He draws glory for himself, reducing the cohesion of the team.
It's difficult to know how we would fare without him around cos he's glued to that starting line-up now.
But the comparisons to Pogba are clear. Maybe he wins us a pot, but more likely he will lose us it.

I don’t necessarily disagree with you but you look at Cristiano Ronaldo as an example. We all hated him for his arrogance but it served him well in the big moments especially in the Champions League for Madrid as he was always there stepping up to score. Not saying Bellinghams close to him in ability but he’s a good example of how that arrogance/belief can drag a team through.

 

[hilts]

Pogba..

It would be to our advantage if his attitude turned him out that way.