It does sadden me when we resort to such tactics. Years ago we were renowned for doing it and now it seems to have crept back into our game. I hope Mancini tries to stop it.Other than the play acting , it was refreshing to watch this current Italian side play as compared to some of the Italian teams in the past, who’d score a goal and then close up shop.
Been player of the tournament so far, real shameSpinazzola has done his achilles. Ouchie.
He is 30.
I would say more disappointing. That England golden generation had a really good team but the best players were all in the same position "CM". Whereas this Belgium team has top quality players playing through the entire team (except defence). They should have done much better with Hazard, KDB, Lukaku etcBelgium flatter to deceive at a tournament again, has their ‘golden generation’ been more or less than disappointing than England’s 2000’s?
They are both shite?Hope the press ask Martinez why he didn't bring on Benteke and/or Batshuayi. Such a strange decision to stick with one striker when you need a goal.
I don't see how England's mentality can be questioned. We broke a 22 year hoodoo to win our last competitive penalty shootout in the 2018 World Cup, we have had a good to great record in friendlies/qualifiers since then, and this Euro's we have overcome every obstacle with the exception of drawing with Scotland in their World Cup final. We haven't conceded a goal all tournament, and our attack is by far the best on paper without even playing at their peak yet.Perhaps in certain ways....yes england are.
But 'know how', mentality, holding nerve, experience, no mistakes.....what about these areas?
Its part of the game. The best teams who win things have always done it especially when closing games out.I might be alone in this, but I actually quite enjoy Italy's shameless and outright play acting.
They wrote the book on it, and it works to a tee. The 5 minutes of injury time were essentially taken up by Italians rolling around. Perfect way to take the pressure off.
Held their nerve with every lead so far, including Germany when MANY doubted Gareth and his selections. 4 out of 4 clean sheets says there are very few mistakes happening.Perhaps in certain ways....yes england are.
But 'know how', mentality, holding nerve, experience, no mistakes.....what about these areas?
It just looks stupid to me when your teammate actually suffered a serious injury though. And after Eriksen as well. Just feels really cringy.I might be alone in this, but I actually quite enjoy Italy's shameless and outright play acting.
They wrote the book on it, and it works to a tee. The 5 minutes of injury time were essentially taken up by Italians rolling around. Perfect way to take the pressure off.
And now KdB might miss at least all of preseason, if not the start of the new season too.
Yes can we please tell Paratici to buy him. He would be awesome on the right side of our front three.chiesa has a bit of son about him.