England v Croatia

[GhostOfDixie]

Personally I have a feeling that we are going to be playing a 451 with Gerrard behind Crouch. I think he will do this because we need to not lose to qualify.

I think that will be a big mistake, and I believe by holding out for the draw we are leaving ourselves open to the Croatians coming at us and snatching the win. Its the way Sven would play it, and I'm sure McClaren will go the same way.

What I would like to see, is England going for it and hitting them for 3 or 4 goals. Really send out a message to the press, the fans and the other teams.

 

[SuitsBlue]

they (the england celebs) and some good england players will coast this one easy.

how much money does the tournament lose out on if england dont qualify?

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Bit cynical that Suits.

 

[SuitsBlue]

sounds like me.

 

[micknick]

Looks like Terry will be playing- you were right suits: Terry

 

[chicoazul]

Come on Croatia.

But then you knew I would say that.

 

[SuitsBlue]

lescott or campbell

terry and campbell are devoid of pace, i believe lescott was brought in for rio 'world cup winds up [Poor language removed]' ferdinand.

where has johnny woodgate been in all this?

 

[chicoazul]

Injured, probably.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

4-3-3 with Barry/Hargreaves alongside Gerrard and Lampard in midfield, Cole on the left, SWP the right and Crouch up front. Defoe is [Poor language removed], Smith is shitter still so unless Young goes in up front we have no alternative.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

So my original prediction is going to come true. One up front at home, when we really need to go for the win and not hold out for a draw.

 

[Latch]

Cant see you [Poor language removed] this one up, you'll qualify.

 

[Welton Toffee]

I'm actually looking forward to an England match for the first time in ages. Granted, this is mainly due to the fact that I have a load of mates coming round to watch it so it will be a good laugh whatever! But still, come on England

 

[GhostOfDixie]

I'll be on me jack looking after 2 kids. And I'll be driving so I can only have 1 [Poor language removed] beer.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

So my original prediction is going to come true. One up front at home, when we really need to go for the win and not hold out for a draw.

Depends how you look at it. You could say it's three up front. Both Cole and SWP play that role for Chelsea with Drogba as the central striker. They havn't had trouble scoring lately.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Is that what they are saying is going to happen? SWP playing? Beckham all the way, only one man on that pitch who will drag them through. Nobody else will have the same impact. Very few players have had his impact.

Nobody in the world plays balls through like he does. SWP just runs into blind alleys, and unless Richards is playing alongside him, he's rubbish.

I know you hate Beckham, for reasons I don't understand, but he's the only man for the job on the right side of midfield.