World Cup Russia 2018

[3offTheTee]

Just over a month before it starts so here we go:

Who should be in The England Team?

England should get out of their Group but how far will they go? Semi Final is above expectations!

Do you know anybody that is going and after France would you consider going?


Should be an interesting couple of months.

 

[Crazyface]

I wouldn't pick most to play in a pub team. But hey they've got a real chance. There's nowt out there to be scared of, there all as poor as each other, with a few teams possessing SOME class. But if they don't turn up then they'll be out. So who knows. Could be another semi final run. Hoo hoo hoo hoo hooo hoo! Get at 'em !!!!

 

[Beezerk]

I think 1/4’s would flatter us to be honest, we’ll probably scrape through the group and then lose a heroic penalty shootout.
We have a couple of decent individuals in the team, but the team as a whole is poor, we seem to lack any sort of cohesion and understanding in how we play.
Defence worries me massively and we lack someone to unlock other teams ie Salah, Messi, Ronaldo, Bale, that really top class attacking midfielder.

 

[Rooter]

we lack someone to unlock other teams ie Salah, Messi, Ronaldo, Bale, that really top class attacking midfielder.

Errr Jordan Henderson!

 

[Hacker Khan]

We've probably got to the stage now where are expectations are so low we can meet them. People are finally wising up that the quality of the premiership is not replicated in the national team. If we get out of the group I'd say it's a decent achievement nowadays.

I'm quite impressed with what I've seen of Southgate in that he seems to play players in positions they are comfortable in and systems we can play. Those systems may well be a bit out of date, but at least we should make a decent fist of it. You never know, no one seems able to be defend at club level any more so if we have a decent defence that should be a start.

 

[Old Skier]

Semi finals at least 😍

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Good young manager and some decent young players breaking through, I think they will play much better than many think.
IMO the only real weakness in the team are the men between the sticks.

 

[Fish]

Forget on the pitch, I hope we’ve been training in the woods one armed combat and survival skills so we can batter them ruskies off the pitch 😜

 

[Jensen]

Would I consider going.....no chance, and that's no because of the football.
Far too dangerous and it won't improve with comrade Putin at the helm,

 

[Kellfire]

If England end up playing the likes of Hart, Smalling, Henderson, Oxlaide-Chanberlain and Milner then it will be hilarious watching such bog standard footballers fail.

 

[Beezerk]

Errr Jordan Henderson!

Yeah forgot about him, reminds me of Maradona aged 57 😂

 

[User62651]

If England end up playing the likes of Hart, Smalling, Henderson, Oxlaide-Chanberlain and Milner then it will be hilarious watching such bog standard footballers fail.

Think the Ox is crocked, shame as he's had a good season. Keep hearing a view that J Shelvey should go as a more skilled midfielder in amongst some workhorses like Dier and Henderson? Will he go?

 

[nickjdavis]

Think the Ox is crocked, shame as he's had a good season. Keep hearing a view that J Shelvey should go as a more skilled midfielder in amongst some workhorses like Dier and Henderson? Will he go?

Shelvey should be nowhere near the England team. Too inconsistent (actually....having said that....he'd fit in quite well) and a poor temperament.

and I say that as a Newcastle supporter.

 

[3offTheTee]

Who would consider going to Russia? Not me as I value my life!

 

[Old Skier]

Who would consider going to Russia? Not me as I value my life!

Been a few times, great people and plenty to see. I wonder how many supporters from other countries say exactly the same thing about coming to the U.K. where our football thugs are still a major source of embarrassment.

You just have to see the mayhem caused by a few hundred England yobs in Amsterdam the other month.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Been a few times, great people and plenty to see. I wonder how many supporters from other countries say exactly the same thing about coming to the U.K. where our football thugs are still a major source of embarrassment.

You just have to see the mayhem caused by a few hundred England yobs in Amsterdam the other month.

Plenty come to the uk and love it when going as a tourist - where you in Russia as a tourist or to watch football because there is a world of difference

How much trouble is there around grounds in the UK these days ? Russia has issues constantly especially from visiting fans , seen they have just been punished once again

It was bad enough with them in 2016 at the Euros - it could be a blood bath in Russia especially if your skin is the wrong colour for them

As for England chances

All depends on how the manager sets up his players - losing Ox was a big blow but this would be a line up that could get them into Quarters and then who knows

Pickford/Butland

Walker
Stones
Dier
Rose

Henderson
Ali
Lallana ( if fit )/Lingard

Sterling
Kane
Vardy/Rashford

 

[User62651]

Plenty come to the uk and love it when going as a tourist - where you in Russia as a tourist or to watch football because there is a world of difference

How much trouble is there around grounds in the UK these days ? Russia has issues constantly especially from visiting fans , seen they have just been punished once again

It was bad enough with them in 2016 at the Euros - it could be a blood bath in Russia especially if your skin is the wrong colour for them

As for England chances

All depends on how the manager sets up his players - losing Ox was a big blow but this would be a line up that could get them into Quarters and then who knows

Pickford/Butland

Walker
Stones
Dier
Rose

Henderson
Ali
Lallana ( if fit )/Lingard

Sterling
Kane
Vardy/Rashford

You playing Dier at centre half? Cahill might be better there and put Dier in ahead of Lallana in midfield, use Lallana as a sub? Otherwise tend to agree.

 

[Crazyface]

Semi finals at least 😍

Ignore him,he's German LOL

 

[Crazyface]

Pickford/Butland

Walker
Dier
Rose

Fast midfield player - Actually Rashford would do
Milner (defensive do not advance any more than 1o meters past 1/2 way line)
Ali
Lallana ( if fit )/Lingard

Sterling
Kane
Vardy

Right lads, just attack, English football style, and to hell with the consequences!

 

[Beezerk]

Here's hoping this is true...https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44132401