England Football Style

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I understand what you're saying, but nearly every goal England scored at the World Cup was from a set-piece. I think Southgate would like to play more expansive, attractive football, but it's going to take time.

The fear of losing might take some time to eradicate. For years England played with the notion that they played not to lose rather than go out and try to win.

 

[Henkeman]

The fear of losing might take some time to eradicate. For years England played with the notion that they played not to lose rather than go out and try to win.

Are you arguing there was an inferiority complex running through all the England sides? That deep down they didn't think that they could win?

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Are you arguing there was an inferiority complex running through all the England sides? That deep down they didn't think that they could win?

Nope. There was a fear among some squads and managers that they might lose and fear of losing often got in the way of positive football as we see it at The Etihad.

 

[Henkeman]

Nope. There was a fear among some squads and managers that they might lose and fear of losing often got in the way of positive football as we see it at The Etihad.

Ah, ok, gotcha. Shame, I was quite interested in hearing your reasons! Lol