Match Day Thread Spain v England, Nations League, Monday October 15 19:45.

England are actually playing to their own game plan, which makes a real difference. We may not be the best side but we do have some qualities and fair play to Southgate. Our midfield trio have been great. Barkley and Dier have been exceptional!

 

But if you’re standing in front of the keeper you’re active, so offside, surely?

 

Yes, as you're impeding his line of vision.

 

Does Southgate fancy an even bigger challenge: giving Saints character again.

 

#itiscominghome

 

That was really poor. Just letting a man run off the front from a corner.

 

That defending was Saints-like.

 

I think Kane did Ramos there.
Saw him coming. Shame that Ramos was hurt, not.

 

Have they got one back?

I left for work at half time...

 

Jordan ‘the Mackem Messi’ Pickford

 

Getting a bit heated

 

Pickford is a lucky, lucky boy.

 

Yes and Pickford just did a Boruc Cruyff turn and almost gave them a second. Ended up pulling the striker back and hacking it out for a corner.

 

Pickford very lucky not to concede a pen and be sent off.

 

Am I right in saying that Spain have more Chelsea players playing than Real Madrid and Barcelona put together?

 

Watching England with a 2 goal lead is every bit as agonising as watching Saints with the same...

 

Busquets had to get a yellow then, surely?

 

I have a forlorn hope that those at the top of Saints may watch this kind of fans and remember how important it is to establish a team with identity. Fat chance.

 

Actually, it's not.