World Cup 2018

[USER1999]

After last season I’m not sure how you ask that question lol

but it hit him, so his has a claim.

Indeed. He is shameless.

 

[Blue in Munich]

This I agree with, Stirling was involved in two of the goals, but if it is an out and out forward he wants, I would go with rashford or Vardy. The balance of the team looks excellent so i would not change it.

What, involved as in he missed a sitter but the keeper teed it up for Stones? Any decent forward would have buried that.

And before we start the "he plays for the champions" defence, City won it last year despite Sterling, not because of him. The guy is stealing a living.

 

[pokerjoke]

This I agree with, Stirling was involved in two of the goals, but if it is an out and out forward he wants, I would go with rashford or Vardy. The balance of the team looks excellent so i would not change it.

He was involved in 3 goals Tash he gave away the free kick where they scored.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Only In England.

Team wins 6-1 at the world Cup and the fans start arguing amongst themselves.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

This I agree with, Stirling was involved in two of the goals, but if it is an out and out forward he wants, I would go with rashford or Vardy. The balance of the team looks excellent so i would not change it.

Sterling had a good game , he was busy and involved all the way through the game , some of his link up player with players around him was very good and his movement was excellent. The little ball to Lingard was superb , even during that freekick his movement was excellent and his header was a good header that forced a superb save from the keeper but he will continue to draw the critics , but it seems both his club and national manager rate him higher than the fans

 

[clubchamp98]

Sterling had a good game , he was busy and involved all the way through the game , some of his link up player with players around him was very good and his movement was excellent. The little ball to Lingard was superb , even during that freekick his movement was excellent and his header was a good header that forced a superb save from the keeper but he will continue to draw the critics , but it seems both his club and national manager rate him higher than the fans

That’s not a great save it’s a very poor finish!
Any striker knows head it back the way it came to the near post he scores, head it far post he scores, but head it straight at the keeper and he dosnt .

Some of his link up play was good today but it’s been said lots of times his finishing isn’t good.

 

[HampshireHog]

Not very convinced by our defensive 3, would like to see Cahill in vs Belgium. Lukaku is just going bully Walker, Stones and Maguire. Would quite like to see Walker do a man marking job on Hazard.

Also prefer Rose to Young if fully fit.

 

[Papas1982]

Sterling had a good game , he was busy and involved all the way through the game , some of his link up player with players around him was very good and his movement was excellent. The little ball to Lingard was superb , even during that freekick his movement was excellent and his header was a good header that forced a superb save from the keeper but he will continue to draw the critics , but it seems both his club and national manager rate him higher than the fans

I think he had a pretty decent game,BUT as he is in the team as an attacking player. How long do you persevere with him if he continues to not score? It's all well and good praising his all round game but 2 goals in 40 games (not just under Hodgson) is imo a reason for him to be looking over his shoulder.

 

[Kellfire]

Phil, you need to give it up. Sterling had a poor game. Against awful opposition he was the only attacking player to fail.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I think he had a pretty decent game,BUT as he is in the team as an attacking player. How long do you persevere with him if he continues to not score? It's all well and good praising his all round game but 2 goals in 40 games (not just under Hodgson) is imo a reason for him to be looking over his shoulder.

That’s the same finger that can be pointed at a few - take away Kane and none of them are scoring at any rate , Alli for example hasn’t scored for over two years. If the team is winning and playing well and the player contributes then he keeps his place , the same with others and his rival for his place hadnt lit up the scoring charts himself. No doubt when the team starts to struggle and the goals dry up from Kane and others need to chip in and a player doesn’t then he will no doubt be replaced

RIght now England are playing well , in fact better than any England team for a while - yet there always seems to be this English trait to look for someone to slate in the media and on social media etc which is a shame because right now Southgate has created a team that people actually like and want to support , and a team that doesn’t appear to have any club split loyalties and have a togetherness about them - would be a shame to see it ruined by a young talented player being hounded even when he plays well

 

[Papas1982]

That’s the same finger that can be pointed at a few - take away Kane and none of them are scoring at any rate , Alli for example hasn’t scored for over two years. If the team is winning and playing well and the player contributes then he keeps his place , the same with others and his rival for his place hadnt lit up the scoring charts himself. No doubt when the team starts to struggle and the goals dry up from Kane and others need to chip in and a player doesn’t then he will no doubt be replaced

RIght now England are playing well , in fact better than any England team for a while - yet there always seems to be this English trait to look for someone to slate in the media and on social media etc which is a shame because right now Southgate has created a team that people actually like and want to support , and a team that doesn’t appear to have any club split loyalties and have a togetherness about them - would be a shame to see it ruined by a young talented player being hounded even when he plays well

I'm sure many managers have said it. But i recall if first from Fergie when he said that the most important time to change things is when your're winning. I'm not saying Sterling is playing poorly, but just because we as a team are playing well it doesn't mean everyone should be immune from criticism. For what its worth, i'd have dropped Delle from the starting line up of the Ox had been for for the world cup as i think he had a stronger season finish.

We have imo 5 players who can play the role of support for Kane. Lingaard, Vardy, Rashford, Sterling and Welbeck. 4 of them have scored this year for england, so i don't think its a stretch or hounding a talented young player by having the conversation as to whether he should start.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm hoping Colombia go home. The fake dramatics are irritating me. Great fans and I like the kit but that's it.

 

[IanM]

Only In England.

Team wins 6-1 at the world Cup and the fans start arguing amongst themselves.

If a team gets to the finals, some discussion of team composition or tactics is usual...... you might not remember

 

[User62651]

Really need to see the last 16 games for a benchmark as last group game sounds like neither Hazard or Lukaku will start, not a pressure game as all group H potential opponents for last 16 game are equally mediocre so little onus for Belguim or England to win. They'll go through the motions for a draw I think, avoid injuries and cards. Be silly to go at it flat out for no gain.

 

[Tashyboy]

What, involved as in he missed a sitter but the keeper teed it up for Stones? Any decent forward would have buried that.

And before we start the "he plays for the champions" defence, City won it last year despite Sterling, not because of him. The guy is stealing a living.

N
BIM, you need to go back to Skool and learn a few more words for when you are reading, am sure you will find a sentance where I have said " I would drop Sterling for Rashford or Vardy". Not much of a defence is it.
Anyway carry on coz obviously six goals ain't enough for you.

 

[Tashyboy]

Only In England.

Team wins 6-1 at the world Cup and the fans start arguing amongst themselves.

Amen to that DFT.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

If a team gets to the finals, some discussion of team composition or tactics is usual...... you might not remember

I suppose insulting England players who have just won 6-1 at the highest level of football is regarded as 'some discussion' to 'some English supporters'.
I would like to think that the vast majority would be immensely proud of that team.

 

[pokerjoke]

That’s the same finger that can be pointed at a few - take away Kane and none of them are scoring at any rate , Alli for example hasn’t scored for over two years. If the team is winning and playing well and the player contributes then he keeps his place , the same with others and his rival for his place hadnt lit up the scoring charts himself. No doubt when the team starts to struggle and the goals dry up from Kane and others need to chip in and a player doesn’t then he will no doubt be replaced

RIght now England are playing well , in fact better than any England team for a while - yet there always seems to be this English trait to look for someone to slate in the media and on social media etc which is a shame because right now Southgate has created a team that people actually like and want to support , and a team that doesn’t appear to have any club split loyalties and have a togetherness about them - would be a shame to see it ruined by a young talented player being hounded even when he plays well

But its OK for you to have club split loyalties.
And as for social media slating,you were calling Ashley Young names before a ball was kicked.
Get a grip your end before slating others.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The commentator has just mentioned that Poland are currently 8th in the FIFA world rankings. I've just checked, it's correct by the way, but also: Switzerland are 6th, Peru are 11th.

Methinks those rankings are not up to much.

 

[MegaSteve]

The quality of the officiating is appalling...

Making the fools, on the whistle, [in the prem] looking half decent...
Can't believe I am saying that...