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Tuchel seems to see the games like us and calls out some of the same things, I heard “Too passive after the goal “ tonight and discontent with the overall quality vs Norway. Difference is, for his salary wedge he should have some influence on things that we don’t have the chance to affect. It suggests a dis-connect between what he asks for and what he gets, who’s to blame? I know that if I was a player who had contributed to keeping Argentina out for 55 minutes but then had tactical substitutions encouraging a sit in / retreat I’d be feeling like it’s an unwanted intervention and a dictation towards a distinct philosophy out of my control.

And let’s not forget the two “so close to conceding that you spit out your pint” moments that Pickford somehow got his. ‘Ickle arms to.

If an individual had revealed it on an undershirt / vest they surely would be under FIFA’s code so there should be no difference.

There’s an old argument of “If it works he’s hailed a genius” and I get that but sitting so deep so early was inviting pressure. Yes Argentina, like most teams in their situation sped up three-fold but the best way to kill time and run down the clock is to have the ball and spend time in their hslf. I counted some of our “possession” as 6 seconds, 8 seconds, then straight back at us. Kane has that wild card to remain involved despite everything, the thing that f***ed Vardy off, introduce a new problem, fresh legs, pace, energy, something different, we dug our own grave. Invite crosses for half an hour and concede from an unchallenged header? Great strategy! Keep playing as we had, utilise fresh legs and even with the inevitable step up from Argentina we had enough to do it but went all Spursey and were our own worst enemy.

We were deeper than Barry White in a mine shaft. Bring on Rashford, stretch them, spend time in their half

Messi just trying to buy some decisions for the second half “hey ref you’re giving us nothing, you’re favouring England every time” (my Argentinian lip reading is immaculate)

Handbags sweepstake result, 3rd minute, check your tickets folks

Smoking to calm the nerves perhaps

How fit and well Rice is could be significant, need our best at their best and it ‘s plenty do-able.

Think Messi will score but if our attacking threats all turn up we’ll score 2 or 3 of our own. England 3 Argiecheaters 2 AET

Digne, you’re just a French Luke Thomas, French Luke Thoooomas, you’re just a French LukeThomas

start booking them ref, they’re taking the p***

VAR badge check complete - he’s French, gerronwirrit

Kanes torso was level but his chin was 2 yards off

Yep that’s him, Limahl in a football kit!

Fascinating Faz fact - City once played Norway and I was one of very few / only one who saw it. 1991, a few days after Pleats sacking, a behind closed doors weekday friendly around lunchtime. It had snowed, the water pipes had frozen and with no hot showers available game was at risk of not going ahead. In the absence of Pleat I was transferred from training ground sports science to helping the ground staff. After t**tting the pipes with a hammer it worked with minutes to spare and the grateful Norwegians shook my hand and thanked me as they arrived. A handful of them would go on to crop up in the English league but the one I remember most was no.11 Jahn Jakobsen, a live wire in a pedestrian, training exercise of a game. I started day dreaming about getting on for ten minutes and scoring at the cop end but instead they sent me on an errand and I missed the end. But it’s true, it won’t be in Foxes and Fossils but it did happen, City played Norway.

Mate, it’s called a ball

Mcrappe more like. Tame back pass of a penalty.

Top and Rudkin have keenly added his name to the file for future managerial appointments.

Where’s the red button player choice thingy, Bruno close ups please

With a face like a rat that’s sucked on a vinegar bottle

As does Infantino. It’s like a Thunderbirds convention!

This is the least exciting drama seen in Dallas since Miss Ellie slightly overcooked some pastry

I’m intrigued by the revelation that Murphy lives with “Sister Mary”. Is this some kind of monastery or something, Murphy dressed in hooded robes ?

Particular praise to Dan Burn, playing at an even higher altitude than anyone else