England v Tunisia (1 Viewer)

[SkyBlueSoul]

Thought it might be worth setting up a match thread for the England match, separate from the World Cup one. (Feel free to disagree and delete Nick)

Usual stuff, thoughts on formation/tactics/score etc.

 

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[SkyBlueSoul]

This is the team that was ‘leaked’ a few days ago, still not sure about Rashford over Sterling.

I can see us winning but feeling our way into the game with a 1-0. Not necessarily nervy, but not convincing

 

[Otis]

This is the team that was ‘leaked’ a few days ago, still not sure about Rashford over Sterling.

I can see us winning but feeling our way into the game with a 1-0. Not necessarily nervy, but not convincing

That's Sterling over Rashford.

I much prefer Danny Rose to Ashley Young too.

 

[Otis]

Oh and prediction? Win and reasonably comfortably.

2-1 or 3-1.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

That's Sterling over Rashford.

I much prefer Danny Rose to Ashley Young too.

Oh for god's sake :emoji_face_palm: That was meant to be 'I prefer Rashford over Sterling' or 'I'm not sure about Sterling over Rashford' and somehow I ballsed it up!

 

[Otis]

Yeah, I do think that if Rashford didn't have this little niggle he might well have been in.

I do rate Sterling though. Bout time he turned it on big style for the national team.

Think if he has one really game he could be flying throughout the competition.

 

[scottccfc]

sterling over rashford with rashford on as a super sub score a screamer

 

[Paul Anthony]

Have a feeling it might be a cautious draw, maybe a 1-1. Hopefully I'm wrong and we can put in a solid performance and grab a confidence boosting win.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Good point, I forgot Rashford's injury.

I'm not anti Sterling by any means and if we were playing with wingers he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet for me, especially after the season he's just had. Not convinced by him up front/as a 10 though. More than happy to be proven wrong!

The thought of Rashford as a sub is still scary, that pace and ability against a tiring defence is mouth watering. I'd rather have the problem of deciding between them than a lack of options

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

I'll hold my hands up to knowing (or caring) the square root of fuck-all about the state of Tunisian football.......but I can't see England keeping a clean sheet......My guess is an error strewn 3-2 win.

 

[CovBurty]

0-0 half time. 2-0 win England. If we can't beat Tunisia then football will never come home. It will have emigrated for good.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

2-0 England
Sterling & Alli

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Good point, I forgot Rashford's injury.

I'm not anti Sterling by any means and if we were playing with wingers he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet for me, especially after the season he's just had. Not convinced by him up front/as a 10 though. More than happy to be proven wrong!

The thought of Rashford as a sub is still scary, that pace and ability against a tiring defence is mouth watering. I'd rather have the problem of deciding between them than a lack of options

Exactly, even me who dislikes him could put an argument for him starting on the wing . Number 10 doesn't make sense for me, but looks like it does for Southgate. Sterling's biggest problem is that he often can't hit a barn door with a lot of chances.

Let's hope he finally comes good for England now.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Exactly, even me who dislikes him could put an argument for him starting on the wing . Number 10 doesn't make sense for me, but looks like it does for Southgate. Sterling's biggest problem is that he often can't hit a barn door with a lot of chances.

Let's hope he finally comes good for England now.

This. It seems churlish to question someone's finishing when they've just scored 18 goals in the Premier League but a lot of them were tap ins from great build up play. His goal against Southampton from the edge of the area was brilliant, but he missed so many one on ones and there was THAT miss from a yard out vs Burnley.

Still, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until after I've seen him later. As a fan, I want to be proven wrong

 

[lifeskyblue]

I feel I want to be proved wrong about Southgate also. I questioned his abilities when he was appointed but have been impressed with his demeanour and preparation for this. He seems to have created a decent togetherness from a group of fairly avg players. Just hope it all comes together this evening.


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[Otis]

Exactly, even me who dislikes him could put an argument for him starting on the wing . Number 10 doesn't make sense for me, but looks like it does for Southgate. Sterling's biggest problem is that he often can't hit a barn door with a lot of chances.

Let's hope he finally comes good for England now.

Unless it is from less than 5 yards out the ball could go anywhere and he's even known to put it wide or over the bar from less than five yards out anyway.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Unless it is from less than 5 yards out the ball could go anywhere and he's even known to put it wide or over the bar from less than five yards out anyway.

Finishing in last couple of games I've watched him has been lamentable - might be good for winning pens via the VAR (or getting bookings for dives!) Over to you Raheem!

 

[Paul Anthony]

Four years ago, the only time England scored was when I left the room. In fact Italy scored their second as I walked back into the room. They'd probably win the thing ouright if I didn't watch at all. Hopefully that's not the case this time round...

 

[Liquid Gold]

I much prefer Rose to Young because he offers more natural width but Young is more match fit. I get Rashford not playing due to his injury. Glad he's going with only 1 defensive midfielder, and the more ball playing one at that, if the selection is correct.

Does my head in that the selection is leaked so far in advance, gives the Tunisia manager time to prepare all for a few extra clicks on your website.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Just mentioned that a cov flag is in the stadium already.

 

[Liquid Gold]

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

That line up is confirmed officially now. And I am officially excited!

 

[Captain Dart]

Just mentioned that a cov flag is in the stadium already.

 

[Otis]

Of course there are Coventry flags.

Nowt to do with the football and everything to do with the fact we are twin cities.

 

[Otis]

And loads of people are now congregating in Volgograd Place in Cov as well as we very speak.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

 

[scottccfc]

Im getting all excited now

 

[vow]

Ashley fuckin Young, no balance to the team, Walker as centre back, fuck off!

 

[Paul Anthony]

Here we go then.

 

[vow]

Im getting all excited now

Same as that, but looking at the line up I'm not now, semi-excited, draw for me.

 

[Johnnythespider]

Promised myself i wouldn't get nervous and I was fine until a minute ago. But now feeling very edgy.

 

[Covstu]

Come on boys! Belgium were comfortable, ours won’t be as easy but we need a win

 

[Covstu]

Promised myself i wouldn't get nervous and I was fine until a minute ago. But now feeling very edgy.

Yep bag of nerves now too!

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Let's have it C'mon England GSTQ NS !!!

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

What a ball Henderson