England v Italy
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England v Italy
What a performance, what quality in this group of Englishmen
England 3 Italy 1 qualified for the Euros in Germany!
England 3 Italy 1 qualified for the Euros in Germany!
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Re: England v Italy
Yeah...good show all round especially Bellingham and Sir Harry.
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This game was an outstanding example of the modern game. There was long boring periods of endless passing, especially in the first half, followed by absolute brilliance. This sort of game only works when you have the players that are able be to provide the brilliance, and England certainly do. There are periods where the crowd goes almost silent watching the 'cat & mouse' manoeuvres, almost like a game of chess. Then everything is lifted by breath taking skill and all of England's goals had elements of individual brilliance.
We really do have a 'golden era' of players in this country, especially attacking talent. I think it will be an absolute waste if we don't win a major tournament in the near future.
We really do have a 'golden era' of players in this country, especially attacking talent. I think it will be an absolute waste if we don't win a major tournament in the near future.
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It was incredibly quiet for long periods. Total opposite of the 1966 Final. The noise was relentless. Style of play different?
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Missed the first half but in the 2nd we were superb. Jude Bellingham is the best England player since Paul Gascoigne imho.
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Truly world class, and hopefully he proves to be less 'flawed' than GazzaBetelgeuse wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:04 am Missed the first half but in the 2nd we were superb. Jude Bellingham is the best England player since Paul Gascoigne imho.
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That`s the difference these days, the Players are looked after and schooled. Bellingham has spent two years in Germany and is now with Real Madrid. He does not seem affected like Gazza or Best, long may it continue!No Shot Sherlock wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:06 amTruly world class, and hopefully he proves to be less 'flawed' than GazzaBetelgeuse wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:04 am Missed the first half but in the 2nd we were superb. Jude Bellingham is the best England player since Paul Gascoigne imho.
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Yes I think it is because of the style of play that causes the quiet periods. There is not a lot to get excited about when your team is passing the the ball in the same area for long periods. In earlier times the team that had the ball were generally going forward so the crowd would urging them on. I don't think it is quite the same for crowd to urge the players to pass it back to the keeper, then the centre half, then the full back and then back to the keeper.New Forester wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:55 am It was incredibly quiet for long periods. Total opposite of the 1966 Final. The noise was relentless. Style of play different?
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I didn't know you were at the World Cup Final in '66 NF?New Forester wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:55 am It was incredibly quiet for long periods. Total opposite of the 1966 Final. The noise was relentless. Style of play different?
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I think he is as already as good as Gascoigne and will hopefully surpass him in years to come.Betelgeuse wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:04 am Missed the first half but in the 2nd we were superb. Jude Bellingham is the best England player since Paul Gascoigne imho.
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The only reason we won't win anything will be because of our manager. Added to this, if we do win a tournament it will be in spite of him, not because of him. Only my opinion, of courseBlue Walter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:17 am We really do have a 'golden era' of players in this country, especially attacking talent. I think it will be an absolute waste if we don't win a major tournament in the near future.
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I am not saying that we won't win a major tournament but I do believe that we could miss out because Southgate is too cautious. Most of these 'golden era' players are extremely talented attacking players. I just wish they could be encouraged to take more risks more often. Try and beat players instead of making the safety first pass in order to keep the ball. Players like Sako, Forden and Rashford have the ability to take players on and get past them. Last night Rashford done that and scored a brilliant goal.Selsey Bill wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:07 pmThe only reason we won't win anything will be because of our manager. Added to this, if we do win a tournament it will be in spite of him, not because of him. Only my opinion, of courseBlue Walter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:17 am We really do have a 'golden era' of players in this country, especially attacking talent. I think it will be an absolute waste if we don't win a major tournament in the near future.
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