I watched him closely last night and although I normally think he is a good player, last night his passing was poor. It either was given away or went behind our player and thus slowing the attack down.
Technically he is much better than people think, because he isn't fancy. I usually rate him, but last night his passing was poor. I watched him closely.
You are concerned with Englands midfield yet have a problem with Milner. Milner should have been playing for England for England for the last 5 years yet no manager had the balls to upset Lampard or Gerrard, so they tried to play Milner out of position (even at RB FFS) Milner now has the rep of a jack of all trades, which is down to Englands managers. A midfield 3 of Henderson, Milner and Wilshere is pretty sound with good defensive and offensive options, I would replace the player playing the worse with Oxo at 60 mins. Have always thought Oxo is more suited to MF but until he can claim that place in the MF for Arse then he only be a bit part player for England
Pleased to see the u21 match is on BT. Very important if we are going to get to the European Championship...be a shame to go out here after qualifying so well.
25 Min: 1-0 Croatia..Scored by player Shaw marking, but he nearly made up for it by nearly scoring a great goal...keeper just deflected onto post. Shaw looking pretty good. Missing JWP for dead ball situations.
Kane equalised after England looked like they would never score. Shaw still looking class and playing more as a winger.
England had lots of possession, but struggled to make good chances. Really missed JWP...3-4 MF took free kicks without impressing. Croatia's GK had a decent game. Shaw was best England player. Away goals count for double, so still have a lot to play for in the away leg on Tuesday.
