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Sime Vrsaljko: England are still long ball merchants

Discussion in 'The Premier League' started by CFC: Champs £launderx17, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. CFC: Champs £launderx17

    CFC: Champs £launderx17 Captain Ahab

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    'The all-round perception was that this is a new-look England who have changed their ways of punting long balls up field but when we pressed them it turned out that they haven’t,” Sime Vrsaljko.

    Ouch.

    And sadly true :(

    Most teams go long when under pressure, but England seem to be one of the worst for doing this
     
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  2. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    When we score 8 out 12 goals from set pieces you can see this is the most viable option. Hoping for a corner or a freekick from the long punt.
     
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    Chief Northern Simpleton Forum Moderator

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    A fair point well made, can't argue with it.
     
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    PleaseNotPoll Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    What a ****y thing to say when you've won.
     
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