Why are England so toothless as an international team?

[city2]

end of thread.

do enjoy digging these up after all the flack I got

but will make it my last.

c’mon England

Love these guys who go early, yes he’s still shite breath it in

 

[bluethrunthru]

Look at the top flight teams - how many have English strikers?

 

[TFC]

I will console myself tonight with dreams of Terry Venables in charge of this current crop of England talent ;)

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

You know I almost ALMOST posted an apology for this thread, but then I realised that the team weren't as direct as they were in the last couple of games.

Always seemed to be an extra touch or lay off.

It just reverted to the play I expected.

I will blame Southgate on the astonishing subs mess, whilst Mancini(whoo-aa-woah) was constantly making adjustments.

Weirdly even though the game finished 1-1, I feel if GS had made better use of the subs, this could have been done in extra time with the youngsters running at the tired defence. Henderson on, Henderson off?

WTF?

Rashford scores that pen....England go on to win. It’s as simple as that for me.

Agree with you about the subs, but although he has improved his managerial acumen, he’s not there tactically yet. I hope by the next tournament he is....because I think we’re stuck with him !

 

[citytill1die84]

Mason Mount absolutely overrated

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Mason Mount absolutely overrated

A James Milner type of player. Brings energy and workrate along with good technique, who can chip in with goals and assists but not a player that will dictate play.

 

[Keeper!]

Glad it's over, lets get back to proper football and proper fans.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Rashford scores that pen....England go on to win. It’s as simple as that for me.

Agree with you about the subs, but although he has improved his managerial acumen, he’s not there tactically yet. I hope by the next tournament he is....because I think we’re stuck with him !

Can't see England doing much in Qatar what with the heat issues, and his style of chasing the ball for 80 minutes. By the time we get to the next Euros, Germany and Spain will have sorted themselves out like Italy have done.

Happens every time we have a "golden generation".

 

[Bill Walker]

Mason Mount absolutely overrated

Completely.

To answer the thread question..... Gash manager.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Can't see England doing much in Qatar what with the heat issues, and his style of chasing the ball for 80 minutes. By the time we get to the next Euros, Germany and Spain will have sorted themselves out like Italy have done.

Happens every time we have a "golden generation".

I thought they are playing it in their winter - appreciate it won't be snowing but what temperatures will they be playing in?