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2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Spain were so good. I think them and Germany have been the two standout teams.

Would agree too. They look so slick and efficient. 

6 minutes ago, Tommy said:

Incredible, and he's fucking 16! He's still going to be considered a youngster in the next 2-3 tournaments. 

Insane isn't it. Plays like a seasoned pro. 

Convincing from Spain. That was quite convincing over a decent Italy side and an enjoyable watch. 

Glad to see Perez enjoying his football, could have had 2 goals right at the end. 

Pedri was superb for most of the game. Yamal and Williams were too good for the Italian full backs. 

1 minute ago, The Palace Fan said:

Ayoze Perez on the field. Spain's equivalent of Spurs in the Super League.

Perez has won something though

Own goal by Calafiori gives Spain the lead! 

Pedri should have scored. Lovely build up. 

Just now, Devil said:

The answer is already there, drop Bellingham in alongside Rice and play Foden through the middle. Play someone with pace to get in behind on the left had side.

I understand the need for change but don't think I'd be dropping Bellingham deeper. There's a way to keep Foden and Bellingham influential and they both excel further up the pitch. Sacrifice a defensive midfielder alongside Rice and let the attacking players do their thing. 

Kane kept coming back deep to get the ball. It occupies the space of the talented midfielders which brings opposition in and crowds their space. It's infuriating even more so because everyone knows how good Kane is good in the box but the amount of times he came deep today and then amble around the box instead of getting in scoring positions was angering. 

Bellingham is at his best making late runs into the box unchecked and being involved in the play in and around the box. I don't think sticking him deeper alongside Rice is the answer. 

Southgate just needs to pull his finger out and stop being so stubborn. No one will blame him if he changes it up and the game against Slovenia is another chance for that. He has to relax the shackles a bit (or a lot) and stop being so cautious. I can't wait til he's gone because the younger players who have 3 or 4 more tournaments in them are wasted with Southgate there, and they deserve a real chance to win an international trophy. 

Spain have turned up today. 

They're beautiful to watch at full speed. 

Yamal is joyful to watch. 

Tyldesley needs to stop thinking Williams is going up against Carvajal

Just now, Michael said:

Well it came out of Walkers mouth, it isn't Southgate's instructions to defend after they take a lead, Walker says Gareth asks them to play attacking football. If Walker is putting that performance down to "managing the game", then a lot of responsibility needs to be aimed at the players.

Do you think he's going to dig out his boss in the middle of a tournament? 

That was a disgusting watch. 

Rice needs to be hauled. Selling players short. Surprised the commentators blamed Guehi for that and not the pass he received. 

Positive subs. 

We've been shit after a period of about 5 mins where we looked like getting our act together. 

Foden off the post! 

2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Foden's been so poor in both games - he's a very talented player, but he's just not going to work out in this style of football really. 

He's doing okay today. Not the worst player in the side today. 

1 minute ago, Michael said:

The fuckers are not giving the required effort. Look at a lot of the teams that have played already and the pressing and fight they've shown. We have the talent, but we are just sitting back most of the time. We should have looked to get the 2nd goal after scoring, instead of sitting back and protecting the lead.

Southgate's instructions as opposed to the players. It happens every game for it to be a lack of fight. 

Just now, Tommy said:

Classic Frankfurt. Fucking ghetto. 

 

Anyway, I don't understand how England, with all that talent at their disposal, can play such an uninspiring and unattractive football. 

Three words. 

Gareth. Fucking. Southgate. 

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I'd take Foden and Trent off tbh. They're not going to work in this system, regardless of how good they are.

I'd give Foden a bit more time. Trent can come off for Palmer or Gordon. We need to stretch the play a bit more as our only threat is down the right and it's too predictable. 

Shite from England. 

2 minutes ago, Michael said:

Foden is just not doing it for England. Maybe it's time to replace him with Palmer or Gordon.

Hmm, he's not been the best but not the worst. Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold have been quiet. 

Kane needs to stop dropping so deep. Even if he gets the ball he's got no outlet because it should be him up there. 

Credit to Denmark though. They've been good. 

1 minute ago, MUFC said:

Game is Sunday League standard.

And the pitch. 

Classic England. Scored then just sat back and got shit scared of going into Denmark's half. 

Crap. 

Hjulmand equalises with a long range pile-driver. 

Big dive by the Danish player