England prepare for 1990 World Cup

A short feature looking at England's final preparations for the 1990 World Cup finals, as they enjoy a big warm-up win against a Sardinia side. Also includes an interview with Bobby Robson and the thoughts of ITV panelists Jimmy Greaves, Ian St John, Emlyn Hughes and the man who will soon be Robson's successor, Graham Taylor.

[@ciaranriley5028]

I miss football coverage like this never be the same again

[@MiddlesbroughFCVideoVault]

Another great upload. Goldmine of England coverage.

[@timg5tm941]

Makes you wonder if Barnes would have improved as an international player with more European club competition experience. The English club ban was a big obstacle for him I feel.

[@kailashpatel1706]

I often why England did not play far more attacking football in this tournament...?...any ideas...look at those players!..To me seminal in England's not to win the tournament was Bryan Robson's absence..especially in the knockout stages..

[@lodersracing]

What was his position for Liverpool ?

[@kailashpatel1706]

@@lodersracing He was a left sided attacking forward but could roam if needed be..with England he was expected to stay on the left and the team (England played central rarely focusing little on incisive play from the flanks or constructing moves with possession..he rarely took on opponent players on for England either and beat them...he always did that for Liverpool

[@pavedoh]

Interesting to see how some of those predictions turned out. Taylor did go on to become England manager, Lineker was in great form and Barnes had an underwhelming tournament despite his obvious talent.

[@ferguspadian6909]

as well as peter beardsley

[@bre9942]

John Barnes had one good game for England against Brazil and got 90 caps as a result. No coincidence that we did well in this World Cup after he got dropped.

[@roma6837]

Three have passed away...Bobby Robson,Emlyn Hughes and Graham Taylor. :(

[@888Vomitorius888]

@Lord Nose No ,Jimmy Greaves is alive (December 2018)

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

Alberto As of June 2020, Jimmy Greaves is still around. He is currently 80 years old and has suffered with health problems for the last few years after having a stroke. He is now in a wheelchair and will never walk again.

[@jamesmcgrath578]

Ian St. John now as well

[@lassesindahljensen5677]

So many memories involved GREAT

[@hugodrax71]

Nice to see the chaps not putting too much pressure on Barnes...

[@DannyBoy777777]

Bobby and Graham, RIP.

[@meisterlymanu5214]

Barnes wasnt fully fit and crashed out by the end of the belgium game in last 16. Greavsie is hanging on with dementia gawd bless him

[@meisterlymanu5214]

@@pcktlwyr893 its not trust me.

[@Cabdrum1]

Half way between ‘66 and ‘21 .... we took a lot of positives from that World Cup in ‘90 and learnt from it. Apparently there’s a bright future after loosing to Italy ‘21. 55 years of learning and taking positives. LETS HAVE SOME FRKN JAM TODAY !!!!!

[@dt7449]

Barnes never did quite do it at that World Cup either, tho he was unlucky with the offside goal v Belgium which WAS onside.

[@paulhynes170]

It very strange that England never played in away kit during the World Cup in 1990 lol

[@taranbains8535]

Best England team I seen

[@lancashirebomber2739]

when football was proper!

[@arifpatel5317]

lancashire bomber true

[@DirtyBoySingToGod]

Jim Beglin at his Alan Partridge best here, love it. Steve Coogan must have taken some Beglin on board when creating the character :)

[@SpeccyHorace]

Jim Beglin?

[@TB.....]

Jim Beglin?

[@AFord1981]

Nick Owen?

[@jaybe2908]

Nick Owen as said previously, but I think you are right especially with the early Partridge in "the day today"

[@CIMAmotor]

Barnes never hit that form. Chris Waddle was always a better shout.

[@CIMAmotor]

@Wisty Boy I'll give you Brazil 84 Wisty but I have to say that i thought Waddle was always more effective than John for England, not saying he was a better player though.

[@0898007]

Classic stuff.

[@kailashpatel1706]

I hear Bobby Robson hear talk about Barnes but it maybe it was the style of play and the set up which negated the players?

[@stephendines1936]

It's a funny old game Saint.

[@bachittarlehal1779]

bobby Robson riip

[@zvezdanbadric5293]

…I think he must find place for Ian Wright, he also played in second league like Bull but was bigger talent.. or Hataley.. and Kerry Dixon

[@problemeliminator1343]

England had some talented players during this period: Beardsley, Robson, Barnes, Waddle, Platt, Gascoigne and Pearce. Who do England have currently that are at or even close to this level? When you compare the equivalent players, you have: Lingard (Waddle?), Sterling (Barnes?), Ali (Robson?), Trippier (Pearce), Kane (Linekar). There really is no comparison bar perhaps Kane-Linekar. As with Italy and Holland England are going through a dry patch in terms of overall talent. Having said that they'll probably go and reach the WC final this year.

[@kailashpatel1706]

Good point, if you compare the start of the decade..Mariner, Robson, Wilkins, Brooking, Keegan, Sansom, Coppell, Hoddle..Barnes (Peter)..it gets worse..

[@andrewjoyce9038]

@@kailashpatel1706 this england generation is better

[@fraz6354]

Just wait until Walcott and Lingard develop mate

[@billyflynn6432]

Hey

[@middley1964]

OOOhh Bully Bully

[@sidneygreen9120]

Very uncomfortable seats 🙄

[@paulmcgrath3248]

Nigel

[@lilacmaninapurpleworld538]

Bull.....Sh*t