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DIEHARD

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Vardy does look strange... Why does he walk around with his head forward as if he is about to knock out someone constantly. Very strange human. Loaded though,
 

hughy

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Actually think Lithuania defended well, you can't win all of these games 6-0.

Good win.
 

Bus-Conductor

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Just watched the first half, fuck me that was turgid. Defoe up front ? Oxlade-fucking-Chamberlain in a CM2 ? Looks like Southgate went to the Sven Goran-Eriksen school of management doesn't it. Why the fuck go back to the 4231, against opposition like this getting the fb's pushed up wide would surely have been a better idea.
 

Goldman

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Just watched the first half, fuck me that was turgid. Defoe up front ? Oxlade-fucking-Chamberlain in a CM2 ? Looks like Southgate went to the Sven Goran-Eriksen school of management doesn't it. Why the fuck go back to the 4231, against opposition like this getting the fb's pushed up wide would surely have been a better idea.

I was a little optimistic after a decent performance against the Germans. But been brought back down to Earth after today.
 

Rocksuperstar

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Llalalanana does look good whenever he plays for England, reckon Southgate is looking at building the squad around him the way he's apparently front and centre in everything we do. I've got no problem with that, he looks far more comfortable in an England shirt than a 'pool one, but as good a fit he appears to be, Dier still looks out of sorts, like he's not quite sure what his role is.

Walker was desperate to get involved too, but every play forward seemed to be going down the left flank and, while i think Bertrand has certainly earned a shot in the squad, he's not impressed me that much at all. He's keen, sure, but just all arms and legs. Watching poor ol' Kyle over on the far side making runs, finding space, flapping his arms about to get attention and... they play it left and Bertrand dicks it up trying too hard - man, I felt for both of them really. And Sterling is so average it hurts a little inside.

Hart still looks like a doofus. Why is he still in the team? He was dug out of trouble twice today and they only had four shots. I am biased though, i find him very hard to like.

Overall it was a bit of a dull performance, mostly felt like the Defoe-Show in the first half - absolutely stoked he got a goal on his return to the side and he took it well.
 

southlondonyiddo

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Nov 8, 2004
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Same old shite

How is Barkley not starting? He's England's best CM by a country mile at this present moment
Ox isn't a CM as long as he's got a hole in his ass!!

How is Harry Maguire not in the England team let alone squad? Best English central defender I've seen so far this season

Also pointless playing Walker at right back if your playing Sterling infront of him.

We looked unbalanced again Much better shape in a 3
 
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