bobbyowenquiff
Well-Known Member
Pickford played a huge number of long balls last night and they were just lapped up by Scotland's defence. What we missed was a midfield player having the courage to run forwards with the ball. Stones made more forward runs than Rice and Phillips. Foden needed to drop back into midfield (perhaps when Grealish came on). For some bizarre reason Foden was left on the right wing.For me England should not play Possession football should play more direct and pick up the second balls with Foden Sterling Kane Mount Grealish Sancho we have the players to score! Against teams like Scotland we should of played basketball type football it make it more open but you make a lot more chances plus more space to play in..
The other issue was the lack of movement from Kane. He is a great finisher but his movement off the ball was very poor. He seemed unable to find any space. I think City are having a laugh if they think he can replace Sergio.