The Official England Thread-The Team We All Support [Vol 3]

[Black can man]

Looks like the Germans cannot be even bother with this ridiculous tournament either.

[darren f]

Black can man said:

Looks like the Germans cannot be even bother with this ridiculous tournament either.

Has anyone been bothered enough to read the premise behind it? I know there is some tie to the European Championship but if we finish bottom of our Group of 3 what happens? Do we fail to qualify, or get relegated? What if we finish top, or second? There doesn’t seem to be any ‘must win game’ hysteria going on in the press, so I guess it’s all a bit meaningless?

[warch]

I think qualification position affects our seeding in the next competition. TBH I don't think it makes a massive difference, but then I don't think having an easy group is necessarily beneficial.

[DocJock]

darren f said:

Black can man said:

Looks like the Germans cannot be even bother with this ridiculous tournament either.

Has anyone been bothered enough to read the premise behind it? I know there is some tie to the European Championship but if we finish bottom of our Group of 3 what happens? Do we fail to qualify, or get relegated? What if we finish top, or second? There doesn’t seem to be any ‘must win game’ hysteria going on in the press, so I guess it’s all a bit meaningless?

Yes, I've read it. It's not meaningless, but then if you'd bothered to read up about it, you'd know that.

[Black can man]

DocJock said:

darren f said:

Black can man said:

Looks like the Germans cannot be even bother with this ridiculous tournament either.

Has anyone been bothered enough to read the premise behind it? I know there is some tie to the European Championship but if we finish bottom of our Group of 3 what happens? Do we fail to qualify, or get relegated? What if we finish top, or second? There doesn’t seem to be any ‘must win game’ hysteria going on in the press, so I guess it’s all a bit meaningless?

Yes, I've read it. It's not meaningless, but then if you'd bothered to read up about it, you'd know that.

I must admit as soon as i hear anything about international friendlies i go into snooze mode.

If these friendlies do actually mean anything then how are we going to see new players play for England ? Southgate will just play the same lot that got us into the world cup semi's game in game out if fit.

I really cannot see why we don't just get shot of these 2 week breaks, finish the season early april then have 5-6 weeks of intentional tedium then start again in August.

[type-r]

Everyone given up on england already?

[TTmonkey]

Stunning save from Pickford

[type-r]

Stunning strike by T-Rex arms!

[nicanary]

Stunning goal from Sterling - I had to pinch myself.

[TTmonkey]

Sterling SMASHES it what a goal bloody genius. 15 minutes after they were saying how few shots he has on target girl England.

Stunner.

[m3sye]

Superb finish

If only the local spurs guys were in charge he wouldn't be starting

[fathomfive]

Well fk me, Sterling end product!!

Great strike from him.

[type-r]

Get in Rashford!!

[Cupramax]

Great goal!

[selym]

Great finish - reminiscent of Owen Vs Argentina in 98!.

Now a bit of Rashford! Irresistible!

[fathomfive]

Just need a Kane goal to complete a front three hatrick!

[selym]

Tell you what, that tackle by Dier was a peach! (Going back a bit I know!)

[Moley RUFC]

selym said:

Tell you what, that tackle by Dier was a peach! (Going back a bit I know!)

My highlight so far. Ramos has had that coming (for about 15 years).

Excellent first 30 minutes, exactly what a young team under a new culture of self belief can do. They’re going to get beat along the way but how refreshing.

[type-r]

Pickford man of the match so far.

And not for his keeping.

[Cupramax]