MelksRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Foden had me out my seat then......tease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 12 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I think there's a difference between incompetence and corruption. I honestly don't think there's a secret plan to get England into the final. Just Southgate's cunning plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 minute ago, The Coach said: Rice is extremely over rated What have you been watching. Dropping in front of the back line or even deeper when one of our defenders gets caught up field he has saved us time and time again this tournament. By far and away he's the best box to box midfielder England have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 We’ve been absolutely sensational. They can’t handle us. and if you think Pickford should’ve saved Simon’s’ goal….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 13 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: This Ref was banned for match fixing . That said , studs showing in a challenge is a foul anywhere . Pen IMO. Good point 1960. If that challenge happens anywhere else on the pitch it would almost certainly be a foul and likely a yellow card for a high boot and studs showing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Best we have played by a distance, should be ahead right now. Holland also lack a world class or on the way to midfield another good point for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: What have you been watching. Dropping in front of the back line or even deeper when one of our defenders gets caught up field he has saved us time and time again this tournament. By far and away he's the best box to box midfielder England have. He might be but he is still overrated. Look at Rodri, that’s a world class box to box player. Different gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Game is slowing down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Southgate has obviously been using football's equivalent of "rope a dope" in the earlier games to lull everyone into a false sense of security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Foden where have you been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 We're playing well but we need to score whilst we're on top. Otherwise we're never going to get a chance to sit back and let them equalise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Foden is deffo in the room tonight.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Sag flag on the far side saying ”West Country’s Finest” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 5 minutes ago, downendcity said: Good point 1960. If that challenge happens anywhere else on the pitch it would almost certainly be a foul and likely a yellow card for a high boot and studs showing. Defender stuck his leg out to block the ball and Kane kicked him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Brasso Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Stuck out on the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 What a top player Mainoo is going to be. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Brasso Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 4 minutes ago, The Coach said: Foden where have you been. Stuck out on the left 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Kane needs to stay up front and stop finding himself out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Trippier does have a left foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Played well so far , I think if Southgate had taken a fit LB/LWB we would be winning now . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, The Coach said: Kane needs to stay up front and stop finding himself out of position. At least more mobile today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, The Original OTIB said: Trippier does have a left foot! Needs to beat the keeper though Did well to stay onside to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Playing with tempo makes us so much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 So so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Our best 45 mins by a county mile. Only disappointment is we are not ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Well played England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Now we’re cooking. Better. Still a job to do mind. Mainoo phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Kane has all the mobility of a wardrobe. The Dutch are there for the taking. Foden & Mainoo have been excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Fortunate penalty but you'd really struggle to argue we should be losing based on the performance so far, more of the same in the second half hopefully Still a bit worried about how easily the Dutch have beaten our press a few times and broken, but I'd rather see that than too much caution 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, cityexile said: Our best 45 mins by a county mile. Only disappointment is we are not ahead. Agree....need to convert whilst we're on top....don't want to come to regret it later. Much better performance. Playing at pace with a high press and overloading the wings is yielding some opportunity....just need some composure in the final third. All to play for....don't want extra time....let's end it within the 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Playing quicker , Foden more central , Walker getting up supporting Saka , Mainoo getting close to the forwards , and even players taking Kane's space when he drifts . Much , much better so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Where has this positive england been hiding. We've murdered them in midfield. This is best I've seen england okay in an awful long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 It's the hope that kills you. Dutch have to be better in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavington Robin Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 6 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Played well so far , I think if Southgate had taken a fit LB/LWB we would be winning now . 100% I would still be tempted to give Shaw most or even all of the 2nd half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 just need Gordon on imo, the Dutch look... fragile. best 45 by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 This is better. Looking forward to England goals in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, robin_unreliant said: It's the hope that kills you. Just don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 13 minutes ago, The Coach said: He might be but he is still overrated. Look at Rodri, that’s a world class box to box player. Different gravy. I did say the best England have. We're not allowed to pick Rodri. What over box to box midfielders are better? The Dutch don't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 14 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Sag flag on the far side saying ”West Country’s Finest” Why would they have a flag with a reference to us on it ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Very good performance, Foden taking the game to them, Lucky with the pen, cant see how it can be, would be livid if given against us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Hopefully we don’t get punished like we did against Croatia in 2018 by not taking our chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I did say the best England have. We're not allowed to pick Rodri. What over box to box midfielders are better? The Dutch don't have one. Bellingham is a better box to box player for starters. Not saying Rice is bad. He is decent. Just overrated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, sh1t_ref_again said: Very good performance, Foden taking the game to them, Lucky with the pen, cant see how it can be, would be livid if given against us French commentators were unequivocal, late and high on Kane. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 3 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Very good performance, Foden taking the game to them, Lucky with the pen, cant see how it can be, would be livid if given against us 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: French commentators were unequivocal, late and high on Kane. It's a foul anywhere else on the pitch, as Ian Wright points out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 13 minutes ago, Leveller said: Defender stuck his leg out to block the ball and Kane kicked him? Yes, but my point was that that the self-same challenge by the defender, whether or not he blocked the ball and Kane kicked him, would almost certainly be given as a foul. I'm not saying that I think that sort of challenge should be a foul, but then I played and watched football from the late 60s, so think the game has gone far too soft. However, using today's standards that would be judged a foul, so why should there be a different standard just because it's in the penalty area? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: French commentators were unequivocal, late and high on Kane. Doesn’t matter now, and happy we scored of course. Overall deserved. The point for me however is that the Dutch player does not make contact with Kane. It’s Kane’s follow through that catches the Dutch player. Just my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Much improved. With Wrighty, raised foot with studs showing. Dangerous and reckless. Not often given in the penalty box, but take it. Handbrake off, better late than never. Receive and power forward. Proper football. Think Saka could give the fullback a run to the occasionally. Time for Kane and Bellingham to impose themselves on the game now, as Foden has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Good so far boys. Midfield playing really well. How good is Mainoo? Best half of the tournament by some distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I'm in the minority , me and Ian Wright , about the Pen. For me , anywhere you go into a challenge studs up , foul . Gary Neville saying should get leeway in the box, who made that rule ? It isn't blocking a shot , the defender raises studs in the challenge . I would have been fuming if it hadn't been given , when you see those given every day of the week anywhere else on the pitch . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 We have got to the semi by any means possible, but to see them play like that shows why there was so much frustration up to this point. Hopefully they keep it going in the second half. Biggest difference for me is Kane isn’t playing as a defensive midfielder tonight! Also, Foden > Bellingham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City37 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 8 minutes ago, SuperRed said: What a top player Mainoo is going to be. Unbelievable that a youngster with little experience can be so composed and mature on the ball. Strong , skilfull, creative - he already is a top player. Not sure we've ever had such a player. Him, Bellingham and Foden are serious talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Good harf. Cam on you cants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Shaw on for Trippier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 7 minutes ago, Lavington Robin said: 100% I would still be tempted to give Shaw most or even all of the 2nd half. Looks like you get your wish. Hope he's been training fully since the last game. Should add real balance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Shaw on for Trippier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: Yes, but my point was that that the self-same challenge by the defender, whether or not he blocked the ball and Kane kicked him, would almost certainly be given as a foul. If you use that argument I think pretty much every corner would result in a penalty. There is holding, shirt pulling and obstruction of players by defenders virtually every time that is routinely ignored by officials but would be a FK in open play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I am as an England fan well used to disappointment. Half expecting the first time we play decent…we lose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Balance. Albeit is it a risk when we are playing so well or can it force home the advantage when on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRed Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Southgate resting Tripper for the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Did I miss if there was a reason he made the change? Was it purely tactical? Interesting he's picked this game to do it in where we've played relatively well compared to a few of the other performances recently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 11 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Why would they have a flag with a reference to us on it ? A Dutch flag is now covering it up Willem II fan maybe ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Nobody in the box. Where was Kane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 They're gonna be a real danger from set pieces now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 11 minutes ago, The Coach said: Bellingham is a better box to box player for starters. Not saying Rice is bad. He is decent. Just overrated. Agree Bellingham could be a better box to box player But I think he see himself as a number 10 He is not even close to Foden playing that roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Already more faffing sbout at the back. Stop it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, Maltshoveller said: Agree Bellingham could be a better box to box player But I think he see himself as a number 10 He is not even close to Foden playing that roll With Mpabbe coming in this summer at Real I imagine they will change their style and we will see Bellingham drop into the number 8 role where he feels it’s his best position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Need to step it up again, don't get dragged into this type of cautious game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Studs up , was always dodgy As Half Man, Half Biscuit once sang... Oh you can’t put your foot up in Europe You can’t show your studs on the ‘nent They take a dim view of a slightly raised shoe So think on if you’re up against Ghent, my lad Think on if you’re up against Ghent 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Kane has given the ball away every time he’s had it this half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 Kane off. Who's with me? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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