Saka could’ve been in there if the selfish prick Kane had released him earlier

Saka off now so go Yanks!

England were dire

USA have some really neat players. All three midfielders were great.

As far as England go. Not sure much can be done to improve it. I’d go

———————Pickford
TAA—-Stones——-Maguire—Shaw
———————Rice
———Bellingham—-Maddison
Saka————Kane———Grealish

Sick we lost Musah. Can't believe he's only 19.

Very disappointed in England's showing. They have the third strongest squad at the tournament, imo. I am amazed Foden isn't starting. 

Agree he should probably start, and while you can argue for Sterling instead, you certainly can't argue for Foden not even getting subbed on in a 0-0 game.

Central midfield is where I thought England was lacking - there was no tempo maker. No midfield controller.

Pepe LeFrits wrote:

Sick we lost Musah. Can't believe he's only 19.

Very disappointed in England's showing. They have the third strongest squad at the tournament, imo. I am amazed Foden isn't starting. 

Already 20 apps for US and over 70 apps for Valencia.

His decision to leave us really worked out well

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flobaba wrote:

Central midfield is where I thought England was lacking - there was no tempo maker. No midfield controller.

Yup, England actually looked a lot better when Henderson came on. The midfield set up doesn't look right.

The wide players struggled as well, took an eternity to get the ball out wide and once the ball was there they were already tightly marked.

Clrnc wrote:
Pepe LeFrits wrote:

Sick we lost Musah. Can't believe he's only 19.

Very disappointed in England's showing. They have the third strongest squad at the tournament, imo. I am amazed Foden isn't starting. 

Already 20 apps for US and over 70 apps for Valencia.

His decision to leave us really worked out well

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Argh

I assume that he has fond memories of his time here and that the connection could help if we're looking for someone like him when the time comes for his next transfer.

He should be a very good Partey replacement if we can convert him into that role. Not convinced by his attacking abilities tbh but very very strong in possession.

I read his interview, the reason he left us was because he couldn't see a path into the first team 3 years ago but I assume if we want him back for the first time he will be more than willing. 7 years in hale end should count for something

Scez still the rockstar against penalties

Yeah nice feat from him there. I don't really watch them much, but when I do it really feels like him and Lewa are integral to their success, lifting what is barely a international cup side otherwise.

Saliba had 1-2 appearances at the last WC right? Wonder if he'll register 4 WC appearances when its all said and done. Edit: maybe it was the pre-group stage matches

Mate, Saliba was 17 years old the last WC 🙂 He didn't play for France until this year.

That certainly wasn't lost on me! hehe, my radar is still telling me I saw him sprint onto pitch with his curly highlights during a World cup warm up or group game.

As with Jesus and Martinelli, good for us he's resting up on the bench. Will probably make it easier negotiating his contract if he's not France's star CB.

France is a dangerous team that can create goals out of nothing, but they play some truly garbage football. Boring and cynical. Like a slightly better England.