Gazz Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 All pace, no brains. That is literally every English full back and winger (bar Baines) that's come through since Gary Neville won his first cap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerf Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 All pace, no brains. That is literally every English full back and winger (bar Baines) that's come through since Gary Neville won his first cap. I'd argue for Walcott, Sterling, The Ox and Clyne, but yeah. Of course, then there's Stewart Downing, blessed with neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ashley Cole was the best left back in the world for a large portion of his career, not really fair to put him in that bracket. But yes modern fullbacks seem to be more like shitty versions of Dani Alves than anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafael Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ashley Cole was the best left back in the world for a large portion of his career, not really fair to put him in that bracket. But yes modern fullbacks seem to be more like shitty versions of Dani Alves than anything else. Now I know the quality dropped but saying everyone is Vanarama Conference quality is stretching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 30, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 England vs. Germany just kicked off in the U21's over on BT Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 A from-behind win against the Germans! Excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I bought a ticket late on, was a great game, the winner was a lovely move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 England's XI includes four players who started in the World Cup defeat by Italy in Brazil, with Joe Hart, Jordan Henderson, Phil Jagielka and Wayne Rooney surviving. Manchester United defender Phil Jones looks like he will start as a defensive midfielder - a role he has played for his club - while Harry Kane makes his full international debut in attack. Theo Walcott makes his first England start since September 2013. Italy: Buffon, Bonucci, Ranocchia, Chiellini, Darmian, Soriano, Valdifiori, Parolo, Florenzi, Eder, Pelle. Subs: Sirigu, Abate, Antonelli, Candreva, Zaza, Immobile, Verratti, Cerci, Barzagli, Gabbiadini, Vazquez, Moretti, Santon, Marchetti. England: Hart, Clyne, Smalling, Jagielka, Gibbs, Jones, Delph, Walcott, Rooney, Henderson, Kane. Subs: Butland, Cahill, Walker, Carrick, Townsend, Mason, Bertrand, Barkley, Green. Referee: Felix Brych (Germany) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just gone through the usual routine of singing both the English and Italian national anthems. The fact I'm wearing my new Italian shirt (I say new, it's the 2014 World Cup one which was 75% off) should show my allegiance for the night. Although it's the same one they're wearing but without the silly number on the front. It's a really weak Italian team on paper, hopefully Conte has a plan. And Mr. Chiellini says hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 No idea why Butland hasn't been given the start for experience. Nothing to gain in seeing Joe Hart playing. That said, it is Hart wins his 50th cap tonight. The stadium is virtually empty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 There has been some bad passing and posession from both sides. Jones looks like a dog chasing a tennis ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Might as well have played Mr Wobblechops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 He has excellent control, good dribbling and the Italian players would probably just want to stroke him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Pelle deftly heads Italy into a 1-0 lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hart needed to move his feet quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Clyne and Gibbs are average at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I definitely fancy our chances of beating you lot in Dublin come June. Seemingly high profile team filled with very average players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 But what about England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Gibbs isn't good enough to be a poor mans Clichy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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