UEFA Nations League & Euro 2020 Qualification

[YoungWolf]

Agree with a lot of that Johnny.

don’t have a good enough midfield though. I think a 343 might suit us all round if we wanted to work around that.

But I don’t know why he changed it Friday when there had been a clear plan since the World Cup to play 433 with one sitting midfielder. Obviously realised the midfield issues and tried to play with two holding players. Bit of a panic it seems.

 

[Sniffer]

I think we have 8 out of 10 players who suit a 3-4-3 system however the problem always comes back to who he selects in the central midfield positions.

 

[Tredman]

Not Pickford
Maguire - Coady - Gomez
TAA - Henderson - Ox - Chillwell
Sancho - Kane - Sterling

For me.

 

[Tony Towner]

Sounds like he's going that way sooner or later.

"It's certainly something we've considered," said Southgate on a possible defensive switch.

"I think we are in a difficult situation in terms of the players that have played international football with us in that area of the pitch and who are playing regularly with their clubs.

"So, that's part of the reason we didn't do that [against the Czech Republic].

"I'm not sure, ahead of Monday, if that's the right thing to do but we're very aware and assessing those things."

 

[jlo]

Not Pickford
Maguire - Coady - Gomez
TAA - Henderson - Ox - Chillwell
Sancho - Kane - Sterling

For me.

Getting there but the state of that central midfield. I can only think of Foden out there worth bringing in, any other options?

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[Tony Towner]

I like Maddison, it's whether he's too much of a luxury in a 2, which I'm guessing he is. It'll end up being Harry Wanks

 

[Tredman]

Foden's not ready for a two yet, not sure about Madisson. Ox looked perfect for there before his injury.

 

[Premier Quality]

Dan James looked like he was knocked out for Wales there, but he’s back on the pitch. Looked really nasty

 

[Deleted Cyber]

Not Pickford
Maguire - Coady - Gomez
TAA - Henderson - Ox - Chillwell
Sancho - Kane - Sterling

For me.

Great shout.

Pope in goal and you're done.

 

[Lycan]

Dan James looked like he was knocked out for Wales there, but he’s back on the pitch. Looked really nasty

Just a bit of 'acting' according to his manager. Classy.

 

[Premier Quality]

Wow. That’s bang out of order.

“Dan James went down and stayed down,” Giggs said. “A bit of acting really.

“The medical staff went over. He was compos mentis. We did tests at half-time and he passed them. He’s fine.”

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Czech Republic 0 Northern Ireland 2 after 23 minutes.

Puts that England performance into perspective.

 

[PuntsWolf]

He didn’t even get hit in the head. What would you benefit from faking it 1-0 down 15 mins in. The ref has already made his mind up

 

[Kenny]

Czech Republic 0 Northern Ireland 2 after 23 minutes.

Puts that England performance into perspective.

Only 1 player from the game v England is playing for the Czech Rep. Showing as well, as they are proper rank. Might have been worth introducing the players to each other before kick off as it looks like its the first time they have met

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

3-0 now. I think this shadow Czech side might be rather wank.

 

[Kenny]

I think this shadow Czech side might be rather wank.

They genuinly look Conference South level at the moment

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Mings, Chilwell, Barkley, Winks and Rashford in for Keane, Rose, Mount, Rice and Sancho

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Chilwell for Rose is good.

A traffic cone for Keane would be an improvement, but Mings really isn't a lot better.

The midfield changes are meh.

Rashford for Sancho is bonkers. Massively weakens the forward line.

 

[Tredman]

Let's hope no-one puts their face accidentally under Mings' boot again.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

First man with the facial features of a sprout to play for England I believe.