World Cup 2018 | 24th June | England vs Panama Match Thread, KO 13:00 (BST)

[kevin horlocks wand]

Think you misunderstood him mate. He meant that it would have been the icing on the cake and would have given Raheem a boost. He wasn't slagging him off.

Bollox if he wAnts to say it was a great performance just say everyone played well and contributed. 6 1 we won. It was a dig. He is a twat

 

[jimharri]

The old ‘he did nothing but score’ f*ck me this gets irritating- kane is world class and we’re lucky to have him.

I was wondering when you'd turn up; I was getting worried!

 

[moon]

Quite probably not. But when was the last time a hat trick scorer wasn't named MOTM, barring one of the oppo nabbing 4 or 5?

Shooting off at a tangent here, who got the nod for MOTM in the Huddersfield 10-1? Or was it shared between Whitey, Stewart and Adcock?

Or maybe Paul Simpson

 

[Rammy Blue]

Good to see plenty of perspective on here, I agree with a lot of what’s been said.

I actually wish I’d been at the game so I could have had a view of the whole pitch rather than just what the camera was showing. I was very confused by us sticking Loftus-Cheek out on the right wing whilst at times Raz was picking the ball up alongside Henderson - surely Raz should be out wide with Loftus-Cheek central? When Alli plays he doesn’t get asked to play out to the side so I don’t understand what that tactic today was all about.

I have to admit that Lingard is looking good, and also agree about Kane, fucking hilarious he’s top scorer at the World Cup when he’s literally contributed jack shit from open play - can’t argue with 5 goals though!

 

[mosssideblue]

No need to say it. No need.

Could say it about everyone else, it’s a dig

was it fuck, you are being overly sensitive

 

[FantasyIreland]

If it's just one mention then fair enough. But it seems like every comment, especially by Shearer, has to mention his lack of goals. It's tedious and I am entitled to comment on it. Bear in mind, he was doing an immediate post-match summary of a fantastic ALL ROUND performance by England. In the right context, it's a fair criticism of Raheem in an England shirt, but to home in on one player only and to draw attention to him is, as I say, tedious.

No it isn't.

Considering England scored 6 and Raheem,being a centre forward and needing a goal.......Shearer pointing out that fact was worthy of conversation,as it's relevant.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

I was hoping we'd get another penalty in the last minute and John was allowed to take it. Him getting a hat trick in the WC finals would have been hilarious!

Still wouldn’t of got a mention jim

 

[blueparrot]

Still wouldn’t of got a mention jim

He got lots of mentions and plenty of praise today as did Walker and Sterling, people just looking for a negative angle to see some anti City world cup agenda.

 

[quiet_riot]

As others have said, 6-1 win papers over the cracks massively. The midefield is utterly none existent, and over 2 games, Henderson, Alli, Loftus-Cheek have offered nothing either defensively (not really need to) or offensively.

Watching City under Pep has shown that just scoring goals isn't good enough for a forward, and despite having 5 goals already, Kane is offering very very little in terms of movement, holding the ball up, or bringing others into the game.

The back line is fine I feel, but the wing backs, Young specifically, aren't offering the threat going forward - and Tripper's delivery is his best asset atm.

 

[Armchair Supporter]

Sterling and kane need to have a love child. Kane does fuck all but has an eye for goal. Sterling is fantastic on the field but couldnt hit a barn door with a banjo.

The team looks good as is. No need to tinker. I thought stones was motm and i thought Rose looked dreadful for the few minutes he was on.

With a bit of luck and good management from GS we can do well.