FoxesWalk
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Just now, moore_94 said:
So much space in between Stones and O'Reilly
Teams playing 433 with wide forwards are going to cause us a lot of trouble
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Lost control a bit since rice came off
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How have we not scored in that sequence
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There you go, that is what happens when you go a bit more direct
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Just now, RowlattsFox said:
2-2 would suggest an entertaining game but I don't think it's been that. Just that every shot on goal seems to have gone in.
It literally has, both teams have 2 shots on target. Croatia 2 goals from 0.43 xG…
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Just now, fazzyfox said:
I was about to say the same, timid and lukewarm needs to grasp the nettle, take responsibility and realise he’s one of the front three in a World Cup game. If you want to take it easy and leave it to others to make it happen then buy a ticket and watch it from there, should have taken on his man in first minutes and let him know he’s in a game, just too passive.
Madueke has won a pen and put in a cross that we really should have scored from, he’s been fine. He’s only in to manage Saka minutes anyway.
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11 minutes ago, CornwallFox said:
That second Croatia goal was quality. Well timed run, beautiful pass, clever flick back.
Yeah I take back my criticism of the defending for the second I think, was brilliant quick thinking by Perisic
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Awful defending that
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What a hit that is, fair play
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1 minute ago, Jaspa said:
It’s a sound strategy. I expect us to play a physical style as per the prem, and be dominant from set plays. It’s not like we don’t also have the player quality in open play also.
The midfield trio is what actually gives me confidence though, been crying out for a player like Anderson for a long time.
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4 minutes ago, Craig said:
Tuchel is a complete terrorist with his squad and team selections.
I read somewhere we are the tallest expected starting XI in the tournament at 6ft2 ish, then you have minnows like Burn to come off the bench. We are going to bully teams both physically, and by keeping the ball away from them (hopefully). We should be one of the best set play teams in the competition in theory.
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Just now, Heathrow fox said:
This has to be the least hyped England campaign for decades.
Not a bad thing imo
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40 minutes ago, The Bear said:
I forgot about O'Reilly. Mad that Guehi doesn't get in ahead of Konsa though.
Apparently Guehi has picked up a minor injury, was wearing a wrist brace in some pics
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Just now, spacemunky said:
Still a terrific player.
Of course, I’m just amused by the image of Wazza rolling about up front for us now.
Just shows how well Modric has looked after his body.
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Reminder that Modric is older than Rooney
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9 minutes ago, FoxAsh said:
Madueke offers nothing, should have took Palmer
He offers width. Palmer was auditioned for the role on the right in friendlies and was really poor.
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Very lucky to avoid a red there for the clothesline on Wissa stopping a dangerous looking attack. Arm to the neck to stop a guy at full speed is surely dangerous play…
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These “hydration breaks” starting to piss me off
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7 minutes ago, Raj said:
No hes not
I mean he’s obviously top class and it’s close, but for me is tainted by the fact he was also a cheat in his actions on the pitch, famously above, and also was caught taking performance enhancing drugs, it wasn’t just coke.
Messi has exceptional longevity and his entire career more or less he has been the best player in the world, he has unrivalled consistency. Has nearly double the caps and triple the goals for Argentina than Maradonna does, and in an era where he is up against far superior athletes to those in the 80s/90s.
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1 hour ago, Super_horns said:
A certain CR7 will want to make his mark on the tournament now .
.I hope he elbows someone again so fifa have to try and justify again why they don’t have to ban him for World Cup games
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I mean he’s obviously the best player ever, but he should have been sent off for that high studs up challenge from behind, nowhere near the ball.
If an Algerian had made that challenge on him it’s a nailed on red, VAR didn’t even check it…
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Senegal very unlucky to not be ahead there
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Should be a great game this. Still think one of France’s biggest weakness is the size of the ego of certain players. If they can keep their dressing room harmonious, their depth and quality is nuts, and they should win it all really.
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2 hours ago, goose2010 said:
Dorsett speculating - basically creating a story that isn't there. My issue on this point is with the England press not TT.
I would however have selected a direct replacement rather than another CB
There is clearly a trend towards backup players being versatile and physically strong/tall. Chalobah can also play RB. I wouldn’t even take Trent if Chalobah were unavailable tbh, probably would go Lewis Hall.
Picking a squad of giants in a knockout competition where set pieces will be key is not a silly strategy imo.
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Ecuador last? They’ll qualify for the next round I expect. Very solid at the back, should beat Curacao easily, will give Germany problems too. Pretty unlucky to come away with nothing from CIV game, had multiple good chances (did they hit the woodwork a few times?).
I’d have DRC top 15 probably, we’re better side vs Portugal. Scotland were poor and lucky to come away with 3pts vs a poor Haiti side. They could easily fail to qualify on goal difference now only winning that 1-0.