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2022 World Cup.

Adidas/FIFA released the data collected by the ball and Ronaldinho didn’t touch it.

I think his hair did, that is why he felt it, but the ball didn’t ‘feel’ it.

Connected Ball Technology they call it apparently....wonder if there is a place for it in golf balls as part of a spin/flight/ball tracking analysis system?
 
Not sure on the rumoured line up for tonight. It seems Southgate has panicked a bit. I don't like the look of the side at all :unsure:

Rashford struggles on the right and if he's on the left, that means Foden will be out of position on the right. Wales will sit deep so I can't see why we've gone with Rashford who only offers pace. Grealish would be a better bet for this game.

I like the idea of Bellingham getting pushed a bit further forward but that's about it. Let's hope it isn't too rigid and we see plenty of movement.

That said, the game will be about making sure we have the right attitude. Wales are probably the most passionate and motivated team in the competition and this game will see them even more fired up. We've just got to match them on that and don't bottle it like we did against the USA. Wales will sit back and hope for a set piece, they haven't the quality come at us. Right attitude from the off and we win with ease.
 
My first thoughts are - that looks ok! Rice and Henderson holding which frees up Bellingham to create and a front three (of sorts) to create havoc. Come on England - just give us something to enjoy...oh and win too please!

He is clearly looking to use his squad

We have already basically qualified so it's time to give others a chance

Don't mess too much with defence but can give walker a run out

Rice is Englands first choice it seems now

Rests saka aswell which he might need
 
He is clearly looking to use his squad

We have already basically qualified so it's time to give others a chance

Don't mess too much with defence but can give walker a run out

Rice is Englands first choice it seems now

Rests saka aswell which he might need

What I don't understand is why not give Foden a run out before starting him. Stuck with Mount when he was really poor against the USA. I hope Foden plays to his ability and makes it impossible for Gareth to leave him out next game...
 
Always a tricky call for me when any of England, Scotland and Wales play each other.
Grew up with a dad whose parents were from Aberdeen and a mum whose parents were from South Wales.
Grandad played for Aberdeen before WW1 and Barnsley after. I have a great uncle who got 5 caps for Scotland.
Welsh grandmother lived with us from soon after I was born. Definitely a half-Welsh upbringing.
I was born in England and lived in England all my life apart from 1 year in Wales.
I have to identify as English more than the other two, but always feel allegiance to Wales and Scotland as well.
I can't see Wales winning this evening, but I'll be happy if they do. Then we need USA-Iran to be a draw. England still go through.
I think the betting odds for that double is about 24/1. I won't be putting any money on it.

I usually sing along to "Mae hen wlad fy nhadau".
Please don't take the wotsit too much.
I'm confused and conflicted enough already.

Mostly, I'm hoping to see some good football being played by both teams.
 
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