Spain v England - Sun 14th July, 20:00 | Euro 2024 Final

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

It was always going to be difficult up against a very good Spain team.

Three fantastic goals, and some very good performances from the Spanish players. They simply didn’t allow the England boys the time to play .

Phil had his moments, and I’m baffled as to why the Waistcoat took him off. Again.

Johnny Boulders was my England MotM.

There are half a dozen that he'd never dream of subbing. Phil was always in the sights.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

It frustrates me, too, but let’s not pretend England players wouldn’t do the same in Spain’s position. I mean, we have a few that do it when we are down a goal.

Absolutely. I'm not blaming the Spain players, I'm blaming the referee. He blew on exactly 4 minutes when there had been at least two 'injuries' and I think one substitution after the four minutes were announced. It's his job to keep track of that, and when referees don't do it, it just encourages more of it.

 

[madloaf]

Absolutely. I'm not blaming the Spain players, I'm blaming the referee. He blew on exactly 4 minutes when there had been at least two 'injuries' and I think one substitution after the four minutes were announced. It's his job to keep track of that, and when referees don't do it, it just encourages more of it.

Ref blowing bang on 4 was complete bollocks

 

[city saint]

Best team in Europe by a mile. They are mostly young players so, this is probably only the first of a few tournament wins. Can’t argue with class. They are a unit going forward and without the ball. Top talents to turn something out of nothing. England need a complete rethink on how to use what you have. Looking at the squad, then watching how it’s used, screams this isn’t working. For the vast majority of this tourney, you looked pedestrian, lacked spark, lacked leaders on the park. Creatively not at the races, creating next to fuck all. In flashes it clicked, not enough. The task is developing a style that suits what you have at hand. Too safe and a favourable draw got you there, just. Never enough to win it. Now or anytime soon.

Who takes over to fix it?

i think potter will be the next cab on the rank.at least he plays football

 

[Mr. Shush]

Welldone Spain, great team, and deserved win.

My take.

Southgate tries to fit these players to his system and style when he should be playing to their strengths.
England do not work hard enough out of possession, either in the press, the tackle, or the tracking.
Pickford’s distribution is embarrassing and was the reason for most of the pressure leading to Spain second goal.
Bellingham is not as good as he or the media make out.
Southgate’s low block in this game allowed Spain to control the ball for most of the second half and he couldn’t solve the puzzle of how to orchestrate a breakout.
Subs were used too late.
Kane is past it and should have been used sparingly in the comp
Southgate should have been experimenting with his attacking players in the lead up to this tournament and had a few different options to use in particular circumstances.

Agree with Southgate analysis. Also agree when England are out of possession. You could tell they were ragged midway through 2nd half and needed a change.

Felt one sub should have come at the break and the others at 60th. He waited too long

We didn't see Anthony Gordon on left side. When you have Bellingham and Foden that should be in middle, you lose a part of the field.Could have opened up field more.

And harry Kane. I agree. I think he's past it. He is perhaps the most cursed man in all of football.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Thank fuck that's over (PAINFUL) Southgate must go tonight

The cnut, like Ten Hag is holding on for the money.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Basically just said Kane's not been fit all tournament but I've played him in every game anyway lol

 

[Sky Blue]

Shaw did. This is driving me mad. The chances they had from the right...Look where shaw is.

At fault for the first.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

SOUTHGATE OUT !!!

We can only hope but these old cunts at the FA will give him a new contract…hopefully he turns it down

 

[SebastianBlue]

Absolutely. I'm not blaming the Spain players, I'm blaming the referee. He blew on exactly 4 minutes when there had been at least two 'injuries' and I think one substitution after the four minutes were announced. It's his job to keep track of that, and when referees don't do it, it just encourages more of it.

Agreed.