England vs Poland | Weds 31st March

[I'm With Stupid]

If we want to play through a press then Pope ain't it.

Agreed. Don't get me wrong, Stones was to blame for the goal, but for City there would be at least 2 players in space showing for the ball in that situation and one of them would be Eddie.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

What's the verdict on pope ?

Slightly better than Phillips

 

[paulchapo]

What's the verdict on pope ?

He was a bag of nerves. Distribution awful and while the goal would have been hard to stop throw both hands up, spread yourself, make a bigger obstacle to get past.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

What's the verdict on pope ?

Having normal sized arms is definitely a plus.
Not being able to pass a football kills building up from the back.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Well said by Maguire. I feel dirty saying that.

 

[Woody135]

What's the verdict on pope ?

Like the lanky kid at school. Got no real footballing ability

 

[Dubai Blue]

What's the verdict on pope ?

Shite

 

[Akpowell]

Well said maguire great support for stonesy

 

[paulchapo]

Fair play to Maguire for that interview. Total support for stonesey and nothing but praise

Yes nice one, I'll go easier on him now, rag or not. I think they're good mates off the field.

 

[Metalartin]

What's the verdict on pope ?

Like Pickford, panicky when defenders try and involve him with anything other than a headed back pass. I think England need to be realistic in what they expect from their keepers in terms of buildup play.