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5 minutes ago, Wollongong Owl said:

Fair play Jordan Henderson wouldn't have made my squad never mind starting x1 but that was a bloody good performance. 

Agreed.

Did nothing wrong. As a team, aside from that first 30 mins when we just seemed nervy and not so confident, it was pretty easy. 
The game was won by our midfield. 

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Clearly a very tough game but France won't be looking forward to playing England the same as we fear them a bit.

Key for England play on the front foot and with tempo. As soon as we do we look so much better. And even tonight, game won for sure but the last 10 minutes by switching off they had chances, like they did in the first 30.

The French defence isn't that good and Lloris is prone to errors. If we are passive then we will lose 

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10 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said:

Clearly a very tough game but France won't be looking forward to playing England the same as we fear them a bit.

Key for England play on the front foot and with tempo. As soon as we do we look so much better. And even tonight, game won for sure but the last 10 minutes by switching off they had chances, like they did in the first 30.

The French defence isn't that good and Lloris is prone to errors. If we are passive then we will lose 

We will if we're passive yes, but if we go 4 it, we will leave space in behind and they are very quick. If I was them I'd put Mbappe upfront. Frighten life out of our 2 slow CBs. But thankfully don't think he will.

Keep same team as tonight, make sure Saka helps out Walker and get Henderson to follow Griezmann and we have a chance 

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16 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said:

Just seen that Sterling has headed back to the UK after armed robbers broke into his house while his family were in. 

I am guessing a lot of the England player must pay for security these days, especially match days. You can hardly keep it a secret.

The Ben White one was interesting, if you Google. Not to say its true but one of those that has enough elements to think it might be

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3 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

What a talent.  

Imagine if he had been in Wednesdays Academy - would be bossing it in the U23's for us now with his contract expiring in the summer.

Not really, the change in our attitude re integrating young players and their contracts seems to have by passed you though and you stick a not so subtle dig at the club in. 

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France are very beatable. The front four is very good. But, midfield, poor, full backs, poor, and not particularly organised. A lot of pressure on Walker and Shaw to deal with Mbappe and Dembele, but, the two France full backs are under even more pressure to deal with Foden and Rashford/Saka.

If he goes 5-2-3, then he’s got to sacrifice Henderson and move Bellingham next to Rice.

I would simply leave the team the same, and MAYBE swap Saka for Rashford, just because he’s a direct runner and will play between left back and left center back.

IF, Bellingham and Foden have control of the game, we’ll win because I have confidence that we can shut down Mbappe with Walker.

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9 minutes ago, KrolMong said:

France are very beatable. The front four is very good. But, midfield, poor, full backs, poor, and not particularly organised. A lot of pressure on Walker and Shaw to deal with Mbappe and Dembele, but, the two France full backs are under even more pressure to deal with Foden and Rashford/Saka.

If he goes 5-2-3, then he’s got to sacrifice Henderson and move Bellingham next to Rice.

I would simply leave the team the same, and MAYBE swap Saka for Rashford, just because he’s a direct runner and will play between left back and left center back.

IF, Bellingham and Foden have control of the game, we’ll win because I have confidence that we can shut down Mbappe with Walker.

I certainly wouldn't say midfield is poor.

I'd definitely keep Saka as he's better defensively than Rashford and will give Walker some protection. He'll need it. As I don't think he's fully match fit by looks of it

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