(17-06-2024, 07:58 AM)Salvatore Matrecano Wrote: That second half was like watching Forest under Cooper. England may yet come good but need to start playing as a team.
Think as usual the squad is overhyped, a few excellent individuals, Bellingham is an astonishing talent but a few mediocre in there too.
Not sure Foden and Bellingham work in the same 11, TAA isnt a centre mid, subs of Gallagher, Bowen and Mainoo, none are international level IMO.
The back 5 looked nervous to me. They defended fine but always looked uncomfortable receiving the ball and playing out. It was all a bit nervy. They looked like a defence who'd not played together before. Foden was lost as Bellingham took the midfield by the scruff of the neck. He needs to work out how he slots in now Bellingham's the star. And TAA can pass but he's not a polished midfielder.
Harry Kane was useless at being the lone striker and holding up the ball. Toney would have been far better option but neither of them are a Taiwo in that role.
IMO you dont go from that performance to winning the tournament. We're not going to win the Euros.