Why You Finally Saw The REAL England Against Slovenia (For About 2 Minutes)

After days of criticism, England finally put in the sort of performance everyone expected of them against Slovenia. The only problem was that it started in the 89th minute. But with the nation finally getting a look at what an England team with Gordon, Palmer, and Mainoo can do, does Gareth Southgate have to start them in the knockouts? Adam Clery looks at the pros and... well, more pros.
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[@FourFourTwo]

As you've all no doubt spotted, the title card says SERBIA when it's meant to say SLOVENIA. It's been a long group stage... might be time to get some sleep 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@thenoodlebuddy]

Just as boring as in the Serbia game so easy mistake to make.. all 3 games are like they're the same boring game

[@donmongoose]

Surprised you're tired, most of the nation got a nice early night last night and were asleep by 8.15pm...

[@oitoitoi1]

mate never mind the sleep, you need sunscreen!

[@Otekos]

I honestly think you need to stop with the impostor syndrome. I don't know how you manage to make such insightful video with such comedy. I get so happy when I see an upload coz I know I'm gonna be entertained and get so much smarter.

[@PazLeBon]

you also watched a different game to the rest of us, we were absolutely crap again

[@haviper]

Finally someone is pointing this out. Bellingham is TIRED AFFFF!! Southgate should have rested him and kane for this last game and played foden as the 10 and maybe watkins

[@Duddy8822]

Yeah I think lack of rotation and bravery from Southgate is what has always let England down

[@GorgeDawes]

I was worried about this pre-tournament. He has been fading out of games badly in the final weeks of the season. He is gassed and needs benching for Palmer.

[@sampreece]

@@Duddy8822I’d say it’s because he’s owned and controlled. The sport is heavily corrupt and it’s the only explanation as to why such incompetency is allowed to manage English international teams.

[@Duddy8822]

@@sampreece idk man… that’s a massive claim…

[@PazLeBon]

@@Duddy8822 hoorayy do we get to talk about flat earth too?

[@coachRoome]

One other thing I thought you’d touch on Adam - TAA came on at right back and started doing the inverted thing, creating overloads in the middle. That pulled Slovenia around and all of a sudden Palmer was one on one every time he was given the ball because they had to deal with our extra midfielder somehow.

[@axx9149]

Exactly. Such a shame to see glimmers of how well these players can fit together and still being forced to watch it all go to waste

[@kdjannie3214]

This

[@squarewindow]

It's almost as though Jürgen Klopp, one of the best managers in the world who worked with Trent every day for years, knew how to use him best. Who would have thought?

[@tayortonic]

@@squarewindow😂

[@adamholmer5693]

Stop talking yourself down. Really one of the best analysis on video media around

[@nickwoodward819]

exactly this

[@elingrome5853]

In all fields of life

[@reggie18b]

Watching these videos is an education for me. I honestly wish he could be on the BBC as a pundit, it would do wonders for the game if kids were growing up having been exposed to this level of tactical insight. After the match yesterday Gary Neville mentioned that the sports journalists in Spain used to ask such challenging questions. If the footballing public are more informed about such things, this can only have a positive impact on the national game imho.

[@jameelsulaiman2720]

I literally watch games with him in mind now, he literally changed my view of football in general. I love him and hate he underestimates himself like that.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

He needs a bit of Bellingham Arrogance 😊

[@TheKalaxis]

Got this awful feeling that Bellingham and Foden are gonna be Lampard and Gerrard part 2. Two world class players who just can't get on the same wavelength for England 😐

[@rjflores438]

Foden isnt a Lampard or Gerrard and has been played out of position.

[@Hyde_Hill]

Well at least Southgate is smart enough to put Rice behind them. Lampard and Gerrard without a third central midfielder was always crazy.

[@EvieWillNotDie]

You don't understand either situation

[@wstew]

not forgetting scholes. rmb they tried to play diamond just to fit three of them lol.

[@mikem9309]

If SG thinks Bellingham is a ten then let the two of them fight it out/ rotate. Keep them both out of the way of Gordon

[@jeremybenson75]

My absolute favorite content on KZbin. Great analysis with great personality!

[@TheillMadeKnght]

at the insistence of a friend I started following PL back in February - knowing essentially zero about the game i went searching for a channel that talks tactics and you have been seriously invaluable as i try to develop an eye for the game. I don't miss a single video and theyve been great fun to watch on top of being really interesting to learn from. Cheers to what you do here!

[@haruogiwara6286]

Same thing here, my friend got me watching football and though he isnt as into analysis style vids, i certainly have taken up the ball so to speak

[@ZER0value]

Marc Guehi has been absolutely lights out this tournament- properly stepped up to the plate and deserves his place in that squad. Only thing he hasn't got in his game seemingly is the aerial threat that Maguire posed, but it's refreshing to see someone come in and actually do well- totally fresh off the bat.

[@garethevans3367]

He's been very good, but that's not the only thing Maguire has over him. Maguire is very good and extremely underrated at progressing the ball from back, something this England team has been missing.

[@ZER0value]

@@garethevans3367 Yeah I've noticed that that's where Rice keeps falling into

[@scotthamilton9515]

Could listen to Adam Clery talking about football all day!

[@LGEightZero]

One issue with the defence statistic: England have also been in the group with the whiffiest attacking teams in the tournament. Would it be so good had we played a Spain, Portugal or Germany in the group? One thing I will say is your analysis is so logical (eg Bellingham drifting out onto the left with Trippier and Foden pretty much assures no running behind or stretching of the defence, rather than Gordon) that it makes it even more baffling how Southgate and the coaches are so slow to do anything to rectify.

[@soundsurg3on]

Agreed about the defence. Though it's true that England have been solid defensively, their opponents have hardly been attacking forces throughout the group stage. Didn't the group have the lowest goals scored of the lot?

[@PazLeBon]

@@soundsurg3on yep. crappest group

[@asteve4914]

Yep. Slovenia only had 28 percent possession and four shots. They basically parked the bus and didn’t even try to score

[@Swisswavey]

You talk so much sense it is depressing. I mean, you make me realise what we could have. Good work man, i look forward to the next one. I think.

[@EPL_Scout]

Our defensive record is good, but that's because for large parts of both the Serbia & Denmark game, we sat back in a low block, with everyone behind the ball and the opposition weren't good enough or didn't want to risk trying to break us down. Against Slovenia, you saw how happy they were to get a draw. They didn't need to score and happily defended deep in numbers. But even when they did try to counter, England didn't commit enough players forward to ever be at risk. The result? A strong defensive record, but offering little threat going forward, grinding out results instead. If Southgate used players in their best positions and maybe committed an extra player to the attack, we could be a much better team.

[@abody499]

the defence is very solid though and has had to face some tough opponents. other teams are good as well so for England to limit those teams to such meagre pickings is the kind of form that can win a tournament. When they have players like Gordon and Palmer able to come in, they will surely start making chances at the other end too. I think they could win this on the strength of their defence. They will have the penalties sorted. No one will miss.

[@EPL_Scout]

@abody499 at least we haven't made any silly mistakes or gave penalties away like Portugal/France. But I still think our attacking output has suffered due to being over cautious. Whereas other teams have have created more chances and scored more goals, whilst still limiting their opponents.

[@Slaphappy1975]

You are rapidly becoming my favourite analyst. Your insightful analysis and self-deprecating humour is right up my alley lol

[@royalblue5758]

Very good analysis and points made. As a Birmingham fan I love Bellingham to bits but the lad is running on fresh air and needs a rest. I don't think Kane is fully match fit and starting both Watkins and Gordon on Sunday will take courage but it is what is required if we really want to win the game.

[@norvernaUK]

Really good in depth analysis in my opinion. And its high level football analysys aswell exactly the stuff i was taught at proffesional level.

[@annonimouse170]

It's interesting that the pre-tournament concerns were about the defence, as Alanis Morissette sang "isn't it ironic, don't you think?"

[@PazLeBon]

the defence has faced absolutely nothing at all yet tho

[@tournaline3448]

Because we often revert to 10 men behind the ball when out of possession.

[@chatolo1]

They have been good but Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia aren't known as offensive powerhouses, let's see them against a team that actually attacks them lol

[@chrisbirch4150]

Hard to say. The defence has looked solid but Southgate protects them with a ridiculously defensive midfield (and even front line). At least they're not making obvious mistakes

[@PazLeBon]

@@chrisbirch4150 well even guehi has made a few tbh

[@henrymilleruk100]

I don’t watch football really - this channel is my lifeline to understanding the whiff of a game plan, the players, the point. Amazing.

[@shinzo111]

watch more football

[@us83uk]

But, but, but, but..... itv said that 90 seconds was all thanks to palmer 😂 in fact he was the one that missed their best chance and it was Gordon that was the main creator. Well done on actually doing the game analysis that itv can only dream of!

[@jonnybb]

Excellent analysis. Being nitpicky, can add Gordon's U21 tournament minutes as he didn't get a break in pre-season so has had a very long year without a good rest. Definitely his best bit of rest this post-prem season.

[@jeremystephen5764]

If Fodens gone home for a few days, ideal excuse to bring in Gordon, then Bellingham can have a game give it all and if it works, have a rest for the next game when Foden comes back in as the 10. Surely it’s not too hard for Southgate to see that?

[@MauriceJacob21]

Spot on, if there has ever been a perfect opportunity for Southgate to finally bench one of them, it's this one

[@biddyboy1570]

I thought the same.

[@BSunE]

> Surely it’s not too hard for Southgate to see that? Renowned good decision maker Southgate should be all over this

[@neftcleft]

Thank fuck for mrs Foden, she did what Southgate couldn't

[@PazLeBon]

to drop belleingham, hope hes brave enough, been embarassing so far

[@cheeboonlim2192]

Enjoyed your thoroughly enjoyable analysis . So much better than the former players pundits

[@ZincMaster]

Remember that amazing run we had at euro 2020/21 when we only lost on penalties, go check how many goals we scored in the group stages, I wonder if southgate is playing 5D chess and isn't trying to tire the team out

[@CallousCarter]

Then why do they look so Tired? They got a 1-0 vs Croatia in the group stage and to be fair beat Germany pretty comfortably in the round of 16 but then only had to get past Ukraine and Denmark to reach the final. Southgate's good results have been helped by lucky draws which he's got again in this one but they're going to have to beat a top team to win and they're not going to do it playing like that.

[@eli-dq1ki]

These videos are really interesting. Your analysis puts words to everything I'm feeling watching England play. Keep it up!

[@darrylgrundy3585]

Loving these videos, break it down very well and makes perfect sense, mainoo is a special talent.

[@jehuti2468]

The real england was the one we saw from the majority of the game.. that 2 mins stretch was anomaly

[@Yakkahboo]

So I guess my major question for you is with the changes with Gordon and Palmer coming on we also made a change at the back. Obviously we did look defensively sound (against teams that can't score) but I think theres a lot to talk about sticking Walker in LB and Trent on at RB. There had been a lot of complaints regarding Trippier affecting that left hand side because he doesn't have a left foot and always went inside to play a ball, so do you think that the setup at the back end of the game; a. had an impact, b. is better for England going forth, especially considering the flack that TAA has been getting, c. is there a better alternative with the squad we have that fixes the problems we've been having creating from defence?

[@Polyphonic-Ringtone]

Really goods analysis here. I was thinking the other day that watching england has been a bit like watching a netball team who are just completely static while on the ball. Having someone who can actually move slightly when they receive it into a pocket of space makes the world of difference. I really hope Southgate starts with Gordon and Palmer on Sunday, I'm desperate to see something exciting from them after those three games.

[@alfiewright1396]

Great video, love what you said at the end, it's so true, our defense is always underrated. Hopefully we've conserved our energy a bit and will be able to go full tilt throughout the knockouts. If Gordon and Mainoo/Wharton start I think we have a good chance especially with our draw. The pieces are there we just need to put them together. Come on England

[@JJN15]

People keep saying Kane played the right pass to Palmer. The right pass was the one-two to Mainoo on the penalty spot. He’s been putting those away all season!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@Rob-cy8xc]

How many goals has he scored?

[@JJN15]

@@Rob-cy8xc 5 goals in 35 games this season. Solid return for defensive midfielder.

[@demejiuk5660]

Was looking for this comment right here. It just goes to show people’s idea of football. Pause the video look a where Mainoo is pointing. It’s not even a hard pass and Mainoo doesn’t even need to take touch. It’s one flick to Kane lays it off in the space for Mainoo to run onto and he hits a first time finish to avoid the defender getting a block. Nestles bottom right hand corner with curl.

[@demejiuk5660]

@@Rob-cy8xcReally? You factor this in? Oooh Mainoo in a great position but only got 5 goals no i’ll play it out wide and make Palmer have to score a worldie cos… you know..he’s got 19 goals. I swear… you can’t make this shit up.

[@B9orange]

Fantastic analysis again! You need to apply for a role in the England set up.. can't believe Wharton isn't getting even a sniff!

[@thornwebdesign]

Brilliant video, loved the objectivity, totally agree about the players being tired. The Slovenia game even though super boring was nice to see how much control the three lions have, and really there aren’t at this point any decent all round teams in the group phases, only the knockout games will show us where the quality is.

[@mattbaldock7047]

Southgate not playing Gordon(a left winger in the left wing position) because he was unwilling to drop star players, cost England on so many levels throughtout the tournament. You've got fit players into a system and style of play, not vice versa.

[@SLG493]

Those defensive stats and remarks are actually pretty damn true and very encouraging.

[@tomatokosir]

I think something else was worth mentioning. On the day of our statehood, Slovenia came for the first time out of the group stage. And Josip Ilicic returned from the dead after years of struggling with mental health. England is just saving their energy. Remember Greece when they won their Euro? England might repeat that this year.

[@SGProductions87]

Here's an idea: Foden instructed to stay high and wide (basically cross/dribble wide and stretch the back line), Bellingham makes forward runs into the half space, Trippier moves inside to cover the space left by Bellingham (inverted wingback sitting as a DM), Rice shifts over to the right , Gallagher acts as a supportive waypoint/advanced playmaker, linking defence with attack. Saka cuts inside as a supporting striker, Walker/Trent overlaps, Kane stays high and plays like a poacher (minimal running required, focuses heavily on his finishing). Strong against counters and nobody stepping on anyone's toes. Don't press the opposition back line, let them play out, then you have space to run into when you win the ball back.

[@xand1158]

Go big and bold Gareth! Give Gordon the start on the left with kobbie, rice and Bellingham in mid with saka and Kane right and centre. Can always make changes to get foden on at 60th min or whatever but it isn’t working right now

[@edvickery]

Execllent in depth review of the game, probably better than most managers bother to do for their own teams. However, sadly a normal England Manager would not take the risk of changing three of the starting 11 for a tournament game let only the most conservative manager that we have ever had. Good point about the strong defence thus far! 😊

[@ILikedGooglePlus]

"Portugal have been pretty good" Recorded before Georgia's masterclass

[@colinpeck8257]

Doen't Southgate + players watch other teams play ie Georgia & Romania, thats the way to play, gareth FOR EACH OTHER!!

[@grimaffiliations3671]

b team

[@y4895s]

Wow, what an awesome analysis, thank you

[@DeanRTaylor]

Its still hard to take the xG defensive numbers seriously when the best team we played is Denmark and our entire group is the lowest scoring in history.

[@Les-i7e]

Do not underestimate any team. It will be a tough game against a team that has nothing to lose

[@utdfortreble]

Yess this is what i have been thinking. Rice is England's biggest problem, he was the reason we lost the final to italy with his sideways passing. Mainoo and dropped Bellingham can be a solution

[@HammyGiblets]

Weird strategy of exhausting your regulars so they're begging to be subbed. Way to go G.

[@somebloke7647]

Ok hear me out, heres how you fix the team, Put Joe Gomex left back and Kerien trippier right back. then you switch the wingers so Saka on the left and Foden on the right. that way in attack. then saka on his stronger left foot and tipper on his stronger right whipping in balls of Bellingham and Kane pull belligham and foden can both play in the half spaces cutting in on there stronger foots. Also, I think the interplay on Triper, trent and Foden rating and playing one-twos on the right would be very existing

[@mikem9309]

I’m a Geordie but I’m not sure I’d play trippier over Walker. Having said that, I’m f he is playing his forte is putting beautiful balls into the box from the wing. Using him on the left more or less loses this whole thing

[@somebloke7647]

@@mikem9309As a well rounded right back I think walker is slightly better, but to hold the with and put cosses in when you opposite number is joe gomez I think Id put trippier, or trent and right-back and someone else in midfield

[@harshavardhanthyagarajan5727]

Don't forget how good Watkins was vs Denmark.

[@thechriswhewell]

I can't disagree with much that you've said. Many of the other teams have suffered a shock result, with Portugal being just the latest. We finished top of our group, with no metatarsal injuries. That was the task, and we achieved it. And we achieved it playing at about 50% of our capabilities. Southgate is obviously a very busy man, so I'll make this easy for him. Keep everything as it is, but introduce Gordon on the left wing of a midfield four of Gordon, Bellingham, Foden Saka, with Kane up front and Rice sitting behind, and in front of the same back four as we've seen in each of the matches. Remind Kane that he's a striker, and needs to stay up front, even if only to hold up the ball while we regroup and regain shape. And tell him it's ok to lose your hair in your thirties. In the Slovenia post-match ITV interview, did you see how many times he smoothed his temple hair forwards to cover up the Male Pattern Baldness that's creeping in? Harry - Just do what Shearer did and shave it all off. Remind Saka that he's a winger, and one of the best in the world. Remind him that Palmer would like to challenge for his position. Fine him £200 for every occasion in which he passes back, rather than turning and attacking their left back When we're playing out of defence with Rice, involve Stones in the way Man City do. Involve Walker and Trippier and ask them to carry the ball, or simply remind Rice that he's one of the world's top midfielders, and that it's a good thing to carry the ball through the lines himself. Do all that, and we'll win it. Guaranteed.

[@punypixel2795]

Really enjoying these videos, and learning a tonne more from this than from the tediously obvious analysis on TV.

[@james2529]

Guehi has been excellent. I remember maybe one or two mistakes. Stones has been solid as well. Easily the best thing about those three games.

[@KillaKermit]

The fact it took so long to see we needed width is staggering

[@dickymoore]

Why are Foden and Kane passing to people who aren't there? Are the pitches haunted?

[@Plectognath]

The biggest struggle - as an England fan, is finding objective analysis. I believe I have found it.

[@paulmunro7829]

Good stuff lad👍

[@anthonyfreemanhole1734]

Gordon could be a very good shout for left back

[@falkylittlefalky7445]

Brilliant as per....could you manage England please???!!!

[@Seids_89]

Great video as always and completely agree with your analysis, so does everyone else it seems. Well except the England coaching staff 😅

[@mcsparshatt17]

Loving these videos. I imagine you could go much further into the OPTA level stats, but it's pitched perfectly and logically. Really had a laugh at Rice's pass, map ffs! Is there a podcast? Assume you would be unlikely to appear on the TFS and the like! Also - any thoughts on bringing Saka off for Palmer? It should have been Bellingham. At times it felt like Kane, Foden and Bellingham were all playing the number 10. So he then brings on a 4th number 10 - mental.

[@commentarytalk1446]

Not sure what Trippier is bringing on the left and Bellingham did not really add a lot of cohesion either being higher up the pitch. He should be bold and go 3 at the back with Rice/Bellingham/Mainoo in front then Gordon/Foden/Palmer ahead and striker Kane/Watkins ahead: Probably Watkins with more energy to be honest at current performance. Really impressed with Mainoo and Palmer. Gordon definitely added a left-foot to the left wing. Imho the problem with kane/saka is they're rigid players in the positions they play. England have to get the combinations and energy and cohesion going and I think more flexible players will end up serving the team better eg Mainoo and Palmer especially. In effect Rice acts as a semi-fourth defender with his physical ability and Bellingham's rangy ability and all-round game works better deeper adding a body and Mainoo is rock solid with a lot of movement and passing too. Just seems to play better to England's strengths then throw in the attacking talent ahead...

[@nameanteater4772]

Gallagher is Henderson (before he lost his legs) without the confidence to even pass sideways

[@OMNIRHAEGAR]

Trying to look on the bright side of it all. Defensively we have been amazing, won the group, got a good draw going forward etc. IF Southgate has the balls to play Gordon & Palmer next game and it starts to click we could be in with a shot…. Or we draw the next game 0-0 and lose on pens…

[@garymcghee2249]

Great analysis. But will Southgate take any notice? Of course not.

[@Tom-iv8xb]

Can someone tell me why Gordon isn’t playing?

[@thatJAWNraps]

Pickford - Trippier/Guehi/Stones/Walker - Rice/Bellingham - Palmer/Foden/Gordon (or Saka) - Kane *Rice would be more defensively responsible while Jude would have freedom to roam fwd AND help us finally move the ball from the midfield to the strikers who will have lots of speed between palmer/foden/Gordon or Saka but im leaning Gordon

[@KrisHammes]

I dont even rrwlly watch the game but that was interesting to watch your analysis :)

[@jnoels29]

Kane should have played the 1-2 with Mainoo, not passed to Palmer. Mainoo was showing where he wanted the pass and was through on goal.

[@richardwillford2418]

Gareth Safegate finally had to give in to what everyone else knew from the start. Use players that are in-form now, and play them in their right positions. Mind you, he'll probably find a way to f*ck it up again.

[@davidthomas1832]

Great stuff

[@tonylo6013]

I hope rice takes a loook at this video. Great analysis. Thanks.

[@wasard8913]

Someone send this video to Sir Gareth

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

I agree with your analysis, but one of the reasons England defense has looked better, is also because they have not done more to commit moving forward. England has looked like a team playing for a draw in every game to me, and have really been about even with both Slovenia, Serbia and Denmark. So yeah if England can keep doing that and is good at penalties, they might go far. It is just not very inspiring football to watch as said, for more than maybe 2 or 3 minutes a game. I think Rice, Bellingham and Kane is worn out, so I would probably not start them, but consider putting them in later in the game.

[@BiggestBirdonMars]

This is why foden was really getting in his grove for city, rodri and silva would make passes into him in the half space and hed turn and look for a pass or drive or shoot Kroos does it so well for germany and madrid Jorginho was doing it Arsenal I think wharton can do it

[@44dhm]

can we make this guy England manager before the knockout stages???

[@snowman01]

I'd love to see a devil's advocate argument in support of Southgate remaining the England manager. It's so frustruating seeing their line-ups, their play because I can't see things from Southgate's perspective

[@not_harrymaguire]

Typically in these tournaments the team that looks great early falls apart, and a great team that looks average early turns it on. England might just be that team.

[@davidd8941]

My question with all of this is, what is Bellingham being told? Surely he's not being instructed to man mark foden. Because that's basically all he's doing

[@Plymonk666]

Coached to do this at a Elite Level by the future 😊😊😊 9:13

[@marcusaurelius49]

Southgate is the gift to non-Engerland fans that keeps on giving.

[@andrewrice9362]

I really think trent should be on as right back because he can pick out gordon like no one else

[@thenoodlebuddy]

The issue is englands defence isnt great theyre sloppy and against a good team we'd have been two down with no idea how to score a single goal as we have been lucky to score 2 so far

[@neonroses5444]

I find it surprising how no one saw it comming that Jude will be underwhelming. He was so poor the second half of the season at Madrid. This shouldnt have been a surprise.

[@mowvu5380]

i honestly don't think southgate has access to this level of analysis. which is good but not exactly the best of the best. speaks volumes. put literally anyone else in charge and england would be deadly

[@dgoodall]

Sure, they’ve been ok at the back against weak competition who are intimidated by the big names and won’t risk attacking. But they haven’t been at all convincing playing the ball out of that same defence, which is a real concern.

[@shiftyfredtr231]

At last a pundit that can actually say more than "it's all Harry Kane's fault"

[@kd5973]

I cannot believe Southgate played all the players who clearly needed a rest. 3 games in 9 days and a game that was important but not that important and he will keep playing them cause he’d never drop his stars now. Walker and trippier looked gassed. Stones is injury prone and just played 3 90s.. Saka, Kane, Bellingham all could have used the rest. Rice probably too. Esp after Southgate said they were struggling with fitness. Why even have konsa and Gomez? Give Walker and trippier a break.

[@tobiwan001]

With such an easy path to the final, it would be a surprise if England does not make the final. If you cannot make it this time with this much look, in the easiest group, the easiest way through the tournament and even a 3rd placed opponent, than you never will. If Spain and Germany both go through, we will see the real final already in the quarter final.

[@chrisallen241]

England's group has been not as strong as others. Slovenia looked like they wanted a draw. The rest of your analysis I agree with. I'm a fan of A. Gordon too. He's got a game like George Best.

[@productplacementadz24-73]

I told my england supporting friends, Rashford would be a miss.

[@Pace-f6r]

See that mainoo link up play with harry kane! So fucking good! And harry kane need to watch mainoo and play one two pass with him

[@matthewcohen9361]

Don't really need the large square player numbers on the graphics, makes it very unclear. Make it a dot or something

[@brynleythomas5525]

Getting annoyed at Foden taking every single set piece when there's much better specialists

[@Godzirra-San]

I thought id be happy when every finally saw Southgate the way i do, but im not. Hes still in charge and he's making getting behind our nation difficult. Rice and Kane are just as bad encouraging the team to defend him too

[@thesoundoffoodbefed1941]

England's defence is so solid that to the point that it is pointless having a goalkeeper. Remove Pickford, and introduce another midfielder. It's the only way we are going to progress in this tournament.

[@mowvu5380]

remember guys, this analyst would be employed by a top team if he was that good. having said that, i agree with everything and i seriously think he'd do a much better job than southgate😂

[@alexosborn3247]

As an Arsenal fan im begging Southgate to drop Saka & Rice. Get them as far away as possible from this absolute dumpster fire of a manager and coaching staff as possible. Palmer better than Saka.. lol

[@user-it9zz7zj8u]

Its coming home!!!!!!!!!! (I watched till the end)

[@dlewis1701]

So is Bellingham/Foden just going to be a retelling of Gerrard/Lampard?

[@richardmilburn1431]

Exactly this!

[@CallousCarter]

Maybe I'm just ignorant but I think Southgate should play players in their proper positions in a proper set up with a proper plan. Nothing wrong with having some super subs later on thought we had learned not to try just cram on all the big names after the Lampard / Gerrard years.

[@kevinscott4938]

I oddly like the mixed colours of that football shirt...what ever it maybe? New York?

[@LievenSerge]

It takes a special coach to have a team of that quality perform as England did. Too bad they are on the weak side of the bracket, it makes me think they wont be punished. Or will we see a sensation by Switzerland or Austria?

[@bobbywoo2957]

Nothing will change unless the Manager changes his lineup.....😅😢😮