Italy v England | Euro 2020 Final

[RayCTID]

Slab head didn’t play two games not saying any weren’t good but they’re the best players for me

To be fair to slabhead he did score a penalty and was part of side that had beaten the Germans

 

[bluemoon32]

Also, am I wrong in thinking Henderson is quite handy fro the spot and has taken his fair share for the dippers or am I imaging that?if so why fake him off?

He was taken off due to being fucking shit

 

[VOOMER]

To be fair, Rashford and Sancho both have excellent penalty records.

Southgate himself would know that trying to take a penalty when you've never (or almost never) scored one previously is almost certainly statistically more risky.

He made two head shaking substitutions. Henderson and Saka made us weaker. No Phil, but Saka, who pulled out of tackles and generally looked lost, gets the nod? He should have brought Rashford and Grealish on and taken the work shy pouser Mount of for Grealish on the hour.

 

[N1985]

Pickford is nowhere near the international level of goalkeeper required to win a tournament.

He didn't do too badly in that shootout pal and made 3 important saves to keep it at 1-1

 

[meeesh]

Already over it roll on Aug COME ON CITY!!!

This this and fucking this

 

[samuelyeboah]

i hate united players so much

 

[ws01]

Pickford is nowhere near the international level of goalkeeper required to win a tournament.

Can't fault him this tournament, bar maybe that freekick he conceded. Definitely doesn't deserve to lose his spot, especially after tonight

 

[RACHACE]

He wouldn't have agreed to take one if he weren't confident.

Youngsters are usually confident. It takes a wise head to realise that the confidence they display is sometimes mixed in with a bit of bravado.

In those situations, experience is surely the preferred option and feel a bit sorry for both Sancho and especially Saka.

 

[simmo]

We exceeded my pre tournament expectation to get into the final. Was always going to be tough playing Italy.

Played a bit safe overall and if Southgate looks back he should of made subs earlier tonight to freshen it up.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

he’s been brilliant for England

In any case, you choose what's available. And who else is available? Ederson?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Mancini owned Southgate in that final , his team murdered us in the 2nd half and Southgate didnt have any answers , a long as Southgate is in charge we will be the nearly men , if we could have Messi qualifying to play for England Southgate would leave him on the bench.
Well done Roberto , a well coached team playing for each other with a great work ethic built on experience and hunger , Italy worthy winners.

 

[Chris B]

We lost on penalties. Got to a first final in 55 years. All the people blaming the manager know fuck all about football. We pretty much matched the best team in the competition and a few shit penalties in a lottery lost the final.

I do wonder why we have do many experts on here instead of them managing top class football teams.

Overall, England have done well. However, we could all see this game was running away from England even before half time. We needed to make changes but Southgate just waited and waited and the team was knackered by the time we finally got some players and a shape that could compete. It’s not anti-England to point out that we weren’t quick enough to make the changes that were obviously needed.

 

[Pam]

The minority of Neanderthals are out in force on social media spouting their bile at Saka.

Quelle surprise.

 

[super_city_si]

Southgate has taken responsibility for selecting the penalty takers.

Shows leadership. Still protecting his boys. Others would have chucked them under the bus.

From the man management side he is excellent. hes done a great job at assembling a team that plays for each other and trusts him.

just a shame hes clueless at the actual football tactics part.

 

[argyle]

laughable. Most of the people on here are from England and support England. What do you expect

what's laughable is you wetting yourself because people on here aren't all wearing their Euro 96 shirts and crying into their beers over this.

Again this is a City forum where people will discuss all things connected to City - including Mancini.

 

[ysmsa]

One things for sure, 200+ million for Kane and or Grealish, not a fuckin chance.

Slow the play down constantly looking for fouls, no thank you.

 

[remember arthur mann]

i hate united players so much

Posting rags and Journo's on here piss me off as much.

 

[bennyboy]

they are almost as quick as a Scotland team leaving an international tournament............. thats if they qualify

That the best you can come up with.lol.

 

[Zapcity]

Personally I think England over achieved to get this far. Italy were better throughout the tournament with an infinity superior manager.
Don't mind Southgate as a person, and his record is okay, but watching England under him is so dull. Johnny Vaughan (Radio X DJ) summed it up perfectly by saying watching England like 'having the life sucked out of him'.
Rashford and Sancho both took very poor pens, Rashford in particular was trying to be too clever though both had just come on., so strange decision from the boss.
You have to feel sorry for Saka as he looked out of his depth generally I felt. They almost certainly won't get the flak Sterling would have got in the press. As others have said unfortunately though it probably won't stop the Neanderthals out there giving them racist abuse.

 

[teddykgb]

The worst part of this for me is that our English players played the longest time possible and didn’t get the confidence boost if winning a major tournament. Basically the worst possible outcome and Foden is injured