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[simongarnerisgod]

a very good austrian side will be a challenge to anyone,i`ve been very impressed

[roverandout]

Poland are pathetic.  They get into good positions then its almost like they're scared to attack and give it away 

[RoverDom]

I don't think I've seen lewandowski take a penalty before - god its annoying. 

[RTM08]

I'm sorry, but if Lewandowski is allowed to basically stop midrun, the keeper shouldn't be forced to not move. 

One of the most absurd rules in football. The rule should be that the taker has to be completely fluid, not technically fluid.

[matt83]

Think Austria might join the ever growing ranks of teams England would not beat without significant improvement 

Edited June 25 by matt83

[RTM08]

Just now, matt83 said:

Think Austria might join the ever growing ranks of teams England would not beat without significant improvement 

I think their style would be especially effective against England because we would sit back and invite the press in dangerous areas.

[cesus]

I always thought the rule was a penalty taker cannot come to a complete stop. I agree it seems very harsh on a keeper not to move off the line when a taker can stop. 

[roverandout]

Could end up with the Dutch in round 2

[TugaysMarlboro]

Austria have been great to watch this tournament and if they top the group it's an unbelievable achievement.

The only downside to the game is the co-commentator.

[Admiral Nelsen]

4 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Could end up with the Dutch in round 2

 

Probably rather have them than Austria on this showing. 

[simongarnerisgod]

gallaghe replaces taa in england line up,ffs thats going to get us off the couch in excitement

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[roverandout]

France look worse than us

[roverandout]

Inspiring changes by Southgate 

[Dreams of 1995]

Totally and utterly put off by the squad Southgate has put out

He hasn’t learnt a thing and to be honest it is just jarring now. He is ruining his reputation. Above that, he is ruining our chances at a major tournament

[roverandout]

Kind draw too. We have avoided France on our side of the draw. Only Southgate could fuck this up

[simongarnerisgod]

i have no idea on the obsession with 2 holding midfielders,take your risk averse shite and bugger off southgate

[Dreams of 1995]

It’s not the holding midfielders. It’s the shoe horning of players into positions that they aren’t used to

We are completely devoid of any threat on our left because neither player is natural there. Anthony Gordon is a natural left winger - fucking play him there !!! 

Gomez has at least played left back for Liverpool. Play him! 

Instead we are left with a not fully fit Trippier

His stubbornness could cost us this tournament

[roverandout]

First 20 minutes pass back pass sideways pass back  give the ball away. Ad infinitum

[roverandout]

Just now, Dreams of 1995 said:

It’s not the holding midfielders. It’s the shoe horning of players into positions that they aren’t used to

We are completely devoid of any threat on our left because neither player is natural there. Anthony Gordon is a natural left winger - fucking play him there !!! 

Gomez has at least played left back for Liverpool. Play him! 

Instead we are left with a not fully fit Trippier

His stubbornness could cost us this tournament

Will

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, roverandout said:

First 20 minutes pass back pass sideways pass back  give the ball away. Ad infinitum

no width with that line up,hence the sideways stuff

[Ianrally]

The guy is totally ignorant of what is required. What does he actually think that Gallagher brings to the party. He stuck him on as a sub in earlier games and he’s made no difference. Hope Southgate he gets the Burnley job because that’s all he’s fit for. 

[simongarnerisgod]

2 minutes ago, Ianrally said:

The guy is totally ignorant of what is required. What does he actually think that Gallagher brings to the party. He stuck him on as a sub in earlier games and he’s made no difference. Hope Southgate he gets the Burnley job because that’s all he’s fit for. 

gallagher is`nt that great at club level,let alone at international

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

52 minutes ago, RTM08 said:

Interesting, I'm looking at these games on now and thinking that if England top the group they lose to any of The Netherlands, France or Austria in the RO16.

Austria looked good today.

[simongarnerisgod]

are we in for another walking football fest?????

[roverandout]

We could do with a big win today to avoid the possibility of the Dutch. Even an underperforming Dutch side would beat us