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SF: Croatia vs England, Wednesday 11 July, 18h00 GMT

QuincyAbeyie

awooga83 wrote:
Quincy Abeyie wrote:
Considering population and football interest, England should absolutely be in that top bracket.

If only it were so simple but like Arsenal despite being seemingly in a good position to do so we are unable to compete. Similarly just as smaller countries are able to over perform despite the apparent restrictions there are other factors in play that impact the performance of teams.

Not sure if I seed the comparison. Predicting the league then money, CL qualification and location are the most important factors. Overall we're fourth because money is the most important factor, and fourth is where we end up most of the time.

Clrnc wrote:
England would have absolutely done better with Shelvey in the centre given how much long balls they resorted to and Henderson putting world class pivot performances like this.

Not sure why Southgate didn't use Loftus Cheek more considering he was impressive whenever he played, while Alli is disappointing.

That's so bad. 😆

I do actually wonder why he was so hellbent on not giving Welbeck a chance. This has been his best season in a long time.

Big Willie

I don't know why everyone is so shocked Welbeck was not given a chance when Vardy was pretty much frozen out himself. The guy only started one game and barely played half an hour in 2 other games. If anyone deserved minutes it was him.

Reckon if we played him we wouldn't have gone out to Croatia. For one he would have made the defenders work a lot more playing off their shoulders and closing them down all game. Plus he is probably our deadliest finisher. The guy is ice cold in front of goal.

Still don't understabd how Alli managed to get so many minutes. The guy is useless.

awooga83

International football also requires investment in coaches, academies etc. Then there will be cultural and social affects as well that's why Uruguay have managed to produce seemingly disproportionate quality. It isn't just based on being a big football loving nation.

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