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Treble said:
He's better on the left isn't he? Left footed iirc. Problem is Southgate won't drop Sterling.
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He’s played predominantly on the left for us and has linked up brilliantly with Tierney (when he’s been fit) He’s also played LWB. Sometimes him and Pepe switch, but yeah he’s probably stronger on the left side.

Like you say though, Southgate won’t drop Sterling for him. And tbf Sterling has scored twice already so it would be a big call to leave him out.
 
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People will accuse me of being a fanboy but if we get Germany we need to **** Kane off for Rashford. Like it or not his pace running at players will practically guarantee us penalties and dangerous free kicks. We won’t pass around Germany, not in a million years.
 
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PINKIE said:
It did. But we’re talking about his overall contribution to the game. The lad was opening up their defence every time he got the ball.

He had a good game and he got MOTM. I ain’t saying he’s turned into Zidane overnight, but the folk saying he did nothing are chatting claart
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Funny though.
 
Tel said:
People will accuse me of being a fanboy but if we get Germany we need to **** Kane off for Rashford. Like it or not his pace running at players will practically guarantee us penalties and dangerous free kicks. We won’t pass around Germany, not in a million years.
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^^^ fanboy

Agree though.
 
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Libby said:
I'd say France, Belgium, Portugal, Italy & Germany are all better personally. Each to their own though.

I think we've got some exciting attacking players but are lacking hugely at CB & CM. I think these are vital positions and arguably the most important in the team.

I think generally speaking, you're more likely to succeed at these tournaments with a top class defence/midfield and average forwards than you are with top class forwards and average defence/midfield. No idea if history backs that up or not mind.

Not sure age matters that much. You saying you wouldn't swap our CB's for Chiellini and Bonucci cos they're old?

All opinions but I'd say thinking we have the second best squad at this competition is typical English arrogance personally.
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So so late to the party but i bet you couldnt name more than half the team lets alone the squad before the start of the tournament.

Their squads are no where near as talented (first 11 at a push). I would say only belgium and france have a pretty much complete first 11 where you think they are all strong. Germany could maybe be there but is probably on par with us.

Portugal and Italy, you are having a laugh but they always play well as a team.
 
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Bobby goin straight for libbys football knowledge like a viper strikes its prey.


Could be good this

Oofft nearly forgot the tags @Libby @BobbyD
 
DerekTheMole said:
Think I've been watching a different player to you. I just see a guy who gave the ball away more than any other player on the pitch in the first 2 games. Does seem to get into good areas for tap-ins though.
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It’s not his job to be conservative and hold onto the ball though, it’s his job to gamble with it. And to get into dangerous positions, which he does
 
BobbyD said:
So so late to the party but i bet you couldnt name more than half the team lets alone the squad before the start of the tournament.

Their squads are no where near as talented (first 11 at a push). I would say only belgium and france have a pretty much complete first 11 where you think they are all strong. Germany could maybe be there but is probably on par with us.

Portugal and Italy, you are having a laugh but they always play well as a team.
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Chiellini and Bonnuci are better than any of our CB's.

Jorginho and Verrati are better than any of our CM's.

Portugal I'd say not miles ahead but Ronaldo edged it for them for me. Even at 36 he's still miles better than anyone we have.

Third best team? **** off Bobby <laugh>
 
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