Group D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic

[Ring master]

That was a little like watching Everton, waiting for the goal to come late lol

 

[ToffeeTim]

France once got beat by Scotland in Paris tbf

You're right, forgot about that lol

Mcfadden worldie at PSG?

 

[kenada_blue]

Southgate isn't pragmatic. Pragmatic means doing the best with what's available, even if it's not popular.

Southgate doesn't do that - what he is is conservative, a defensive manager. He plops square pegs in round holes, expecting individual parts to do what they do for their clubs even if they don't fit cohesively as a whole.

You're correct, it's what I meant.

Southgate brought with him a load of wingbacks too. Won't play a 3 at the back cos Maguire is injured. To compensate he's lobbed 2 sitting midfielders for some daft reason in a flat back 4.

I've no idea why he won't play just stick in
Grealish, Foden, Kane, Mount and let them rip as that's where our strength is

 

[MrGrumpy]

The media writing tomorrows headlines all about Harry Kanes substitution.

What’s the obsession with it??? It’s not why are England crap and why was Foden take off. It’s just Why was Kane taken off.. all they care about

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Neville wholesome in his praise of Pickford. Nice to hear.
Obviously watching ITV and Souness. He doesn't look well at all. First time I've watched and listened to him in a long while though.

It's the contrast of Souness bleached teeth that does it.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Love Kane as a footballer but he's either not fit or not suiting the system.

Again, symptom of a terrible manager. Afraid of reputations, not managing the game. I'd be gutted if Southgate was the Everton manager.

Dont think any manager would leave Kane out tbh

 

[MrGrumpy]

It's the contrast of Souness bleached teeth that does it.

Someone needs to tell him no one care about Scotland anyonecwatching doesn’t care, we wanna talk England

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Southgate’s ineptitude laid bare tonight.

Finally brought Grealish on and then sticks him out wide.

Plays 2 defensive holding midfielders against Scotland ffs!

Fair play the jocks. Hope they beat a Croatia and qualify.

 

[duncs pigeon]

What’s the obsession with it??? It’s not why are England crap and why was Foden take off. It’s just Why was Kane taken off.. all they care about

Crazy, i hate the media, esp the written press. Can twist so much.

 

[ToffeeTim]

The fact people are confused why Kane was subbed sums up the English press.

Anyone with any ounce of football knowledge could see he had an absolute shocker and was a passenger the whole game. Hes a top quality player but tonight he was abysmal and thoroughly deserved the hook.

 

[BlueStevie35]

First goals are gonna be so crucial on Tuesday, we score first then pressure is on the Czechs and we can pick them off with pace, likewise if Scotland can score against Croatia then pressure will be on them like it was today. On the flip side if the Czechs score first they can frustrate us

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Someone needs to tell him no one care about Scotland anyonecwatching doesn’t care, we wanna talk England

I just get drawn to his teeth.

 

[Tubey]

The fact people are confused why Kane was subbed sums up the English press.

Anyone with any ounce of football knowledge could see he had an absolute shocker and was a passenger the whole game. Hes a top quality player but tonight he was abysmal and thoroughly deserved the hook.

If selection was on merit, Kane and Sterling wouldn't even be on the bench next game.

 

[duncs pigeon]

The fact people are confused why Kane was subbed sums up the English press.

Anyone with any ounce of football knowledge could see he had an absolute shocker and was a passenger the whole game. Hes a top quality player but tonight he was abysmal and thoroughly deserved the hook.

100% this.

 

[BlueStevie35]

You're right, forgot about that lol

Mcfadden worldie at PSG?

Yep, was watching that goal again earlier on Twitter as a Scotland goals account popped up on my feed