The Euro 2024 Thread

[Carsy]

Tell him he shares an opinion with Eni Aluko

Would’ve ruined his evening

 

[pavlosmacwolf]

The Danish game has the potential to be like a blind boxing match.

love it!

 

[Templeton Peck]

Thought that was alright. 6/10 They had a lot of the ball but never threatened us and their best moment was a long shot.

 

[Sniffer]

Then you’re stifling Bellingham though.

Was listening to a bloke tell me earlier he must start with palmer, foden, Bellingham and Saka. Interesting balance to that team

He can still get forward, he doesn’t have to hold the centre backs hand. I’m not looking to get all forward thinking players in the pitch, looking for balance which we didn’t have tonight.

 

[Carsy]

He can still get forward, he doesn’t have to hold the centre backs hand. I’m not looking to get all forward thinking players in the pitch, looking for balance which we didn’t have tonight.

He wasn’t holding centre backs hands though. You play him in a 2 with rice he isn’t there making the run for the goal.

In a toss up for who do you play in there strongest position with how the team play, I’d be going with JB over Foden.

I don’t really know what the solution is, but with how Southgate sets us up it doesn’t help foden. Also having trippier behind him wouldn’t help either

 

[jd1981]

He's just been voted the best player in the PL, yet for England his first touch is always safe and backwards. Why is that?

I don’t know and it’s so frustrating to watch especially when he’s so good against your club side usually.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

I can see why he's on, but it's like Southgate has said - what's the most boring substitute I can possibly make?

Maybe he should have put Watkins in CM then? That would have been exciting or maybe we just make sure we win the game?

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Is it worth a try of Bellingham alongside rice with Eze/Gordon Foden Saka in front?

No. We've just watched Bellingham absolutely boss the game and score, why move him?

 

[Templeton Peck]

Also worth remembering that Serbia aren't shit. Got 4 or 5 players at top clubs. It's not like playing Wales.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I will have you know that Wales are not shit. That well-earned draw against Gibraltar was sporting majesty.

 

[Jinky]

I’ve woken up with a bit of renewed optimism today, as I wasn’t too positive after that second half showing.

I actually think having a tough match like that right at the start will do us good. Players will sharpen up & grow in to the tournament. Quite a few of the players have had injuries - Kane, Stones, Bellingham, Saka etc. To get a clean sheet and a win when we had to dig in is a good thing. I think it’s better to do it this way than to smash your first opponent 4-0 and then expectations are through the roof. In the cold light of day, it’s a good start and result.

I do think Southgate needs to make earlier substitutions and what to do with Foden as where he’s playing doesn’t bring out his best.

 

[Wolftone]

I’ve woken up with a bit of renewed optimism today, as I wasn’t too positive after that second half showing.

I actually think having a tough match like that right at the start will do us good. Players will sharpen up & grow in to the tournament. Quite a few of the players have had injuries - Kane, Stones, Bellingham, Saka etc. To get a clean sheet and a win when we had to dig in is a good thing. I think it’s better to do it this way than to smash your first opponent 4-0 and then expectations are through the roof. In the cold light of day, it’s a good start and result.

I do think Southgate needs to make earlier substitutions and what to do with Foden as where he’s playing doesn’t bring out his best.

Yes it's an excellent start.
Wouldn't hurt to put Foden and one or two others on the bench for the next game. Plenty of games to go if we are to go all the way. Can always bring them off the bench if needed.
Give others a run and keep everyone fresh, involved and competing.
Wouldn't mess with the back four though.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Despite my previous concerns I thought we defended well, I cringed every time they put the ball in the box but Stones and Guehi defended them like peak Craig Dawson!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Yep, Guéhi was a big tick, we didn't miss Maguire at all.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Read that as "dick" first time round.

 

[Jinky]

Yep, Guéhi was a big tick, we didn't miss Maguire at all.

A lot of casual England fans were worried about him because he doesn't play for a sky six side, so they don't know much about him. He was excellent (better than Stones on the night who looked rusty). Amazing that football clubs outside the top 6 can also have talented footballers isn't it?!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Incidentally as H2H is the first tiebreaker if teams are on level points, if we beat Denmark on Thursday and Serbia don't lose to Slovenia, we've won the group.

 

[Jack Regan]

Brilliant finish that, Lunin with a bit of a clanger prior to the strike.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

He's not a bad keeper overall but he does have a permanent rick in him.

 

[Alan]

Got a ton of Romanian coworkers who are losing their minds just now