smogsterking the Inspirati 2,490 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 This group could be quite interesting. Belgium should be clear favourites but have in the past not gelled as a team despite the quality they have. I dont think Italy are as strong as they have been either. This group could easily end in all teams on 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites
2plus2 290 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Chuffed for Wales. Still a fairly good start for Ireland. Northern Ireland very poor but scrap a win and ya never know. As for England, I'm usually the first one to defend em when shots are being fired, but I actually wouldn't rate our performance anything better then reasonably good. We looked solid, controlled the midfield well, had a few chances. But Russia are a very poor team. And we hardly knocked the door down in pursuit of a goal. To be truly happy I would have liked to see more clear cut chances created. That said, tainted with disappointment but a promising start relatively. Team vs Wales - I want to see the same formation now and much the same personnel, and I wouldn't drop Kane on the back of one bad performance. Sterling, however, I would definitely drop, as he's been poor for quite some time. Really tough to decide who I'd start instead though. There isn't really a natural or obvious option. Questionable, but would probably go for Vardy. Not his natural position, but he will give you pace, composure in front of goal when he pops up more centrally and he will close down players. Even if he doesn't fire on all cylinders in an attacking sense, he should offer more then Sterling did/does, plus is capable of a bit of magic. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Has anybody seen the comments from a member of the Russian FA? Disgusting and unbelievably out of touch. Link to post Share on other sites
chimpy07 20 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Has anybody seen the comments from a member of the Russian FA? Disgusting and unbelievably out of touch. Not since they "welcomed" FIFAs investigations into the violence and the threat to ban them from the competition. What they saying now like? Link to post Share on other sites
Arskite 75 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Team vs Wales - I want to see the same formation now and much the same personnel, and I wouldn't drop Kane on the back of one bad performance. Sterling, however, I would definitely drop, as he's been poor for quite some time. Really tough to decide who I'd start instead though. There isn't really a natural or obvious option. Questionable, but would probably go for Vardy. Not his natural position, but he will give you pace, composure in front of goal when he pops up more centrally and he will close down players. Even if he doesn't fire on all cylinders in an attacking sense, he should offer more then Sterling did/does, plus is capable of a bit of magic. This is my opinion, to the word almost. Sterling has to be dropped IMO, and Vardy is probably the best option despite his lack of experience in that role. If we're going narrow (and I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion) I'd actually be interested to see Barkley on the left instead. I know he's been out of form, but he's been good when I've seen him for England. Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Belgium. Great players but no full-backs. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Fellaini's hair. Oh my :| Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Like a poundland Valderrama. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I cannot believe they don't play Dembele in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Italy would do well to just target the Belgian right back Ciman. Looks iffy. Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 That pass from Bonucci.. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 And there you go, pass played into Ciman's inside channel, he's ball watching and Italy score. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 That pass from Bonnucci.. Lovely wasn't it. He is a great passer in general for a CB Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Has anybody seen the comments from a member of the Russian FA? Disgusting and unbelievably out of touch. Not since they "welcomed" FIFAs investigations into the violence and the threat to ban them from the competition. What they saying now like? I'll try and find the article. Edit: http://www.skysports.com/share/10312610 Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 That pass from Bonnucci.. Lovely wasn't it. He is a great passer in general for a CB It was a thing of beauty.. Might see more of it next season as I'm sure I've seen him linked to Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites
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