Pickford in goal for England

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:14 pm

Sounds like we're playing well but just haven't been able to score. Iceland are classed with us as one of the 16 League A sides so its not like the old walk in the park friendly's previous managers got against the real mediocre rubbish

A win would be nice but a result and a domineering performance away at Iceland is a good outcome for Southgate whichever way you look at it (excluding butt hurt biased Burnley fans)

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:16 pm

England passing the ball well. Iceland defending very well.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:19 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:14 pm
Absolute Dross!
The right back for Iceland is doing a good job on Sterling........sign him up.

Sterling has spun him twice in the last 2 minutes and several times throughout the game.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:20 pm

It’s been tepid stuff from England. I thought we’d improved on unlocking stubborn defences but this is a very weak lineup.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:21 pm

I like Iceland.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:23 pm

Ings coming on

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm

What an idiotic challenge by Walker

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm

Oops.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:26 pm

Tripps to Ings and Goooooooooal.

Might happen.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:26 pm

Walker sent off.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:26 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:14 pm
Sounds like we're playing well but just haven't been able to score. Iceland are classed with us as one of the 16 League A sides so its not like the old walk in the park friendly's previous managers got against the real mediocre rubbish

A win would be nice but a result and a domineering performance away at Iceland is a good outcome for Southgate whichever way you look at it (excluding butt hurt biased Burnley fans)

Possibly if Iceland had their first choice players playing, but they don't, if this finishes 0-0 Southgate will get savaged by the Sunday papers.

It's all find and dandy having the ball, but you have to do something with it.

Ings on for Foden.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:27 pm

Can't blame Sarfgate for that stupid challenge. Down to ten men for no reason.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:28 pm

Walker off!.........Dirty player, end of.

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:28 pm

They have huffed and puffed their way through this game. Lots of pretty triangular passing with zero end product. It is poor.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:26 pm
Walker sent off.

He's a liability at international level, how many more caps can he earn, that should be his last, crazy tackle.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm
He's a liability at international level, how many more caps can he earn, that should be his last, crazy tackle.

I reckon Southgate will still play him on Tuesday.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:31 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm
I reckon Southgate will still play him on Tuesday.

Suspended.

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:31 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm
He's a liability at international level, how many more caps can he earn, that should be his last, crazy tackle.

Indeed..well past his best and how on earth he gets picked before Alexander-Arnold is just one of many odd selections.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:32 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:31 pm
Suspended.

That was the joke, albeit obviously a poor one.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:32 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm
I reckon Southgate will still play him on Tuesday.

In nets

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:33 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:14 pm
Absolute Dross!
The right back for Iceland is doing a good job on Sterling........sign him up.

It would brighten up if we had Taffy on the wing and he’s 67.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:34 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:29 pm
He's a liability at international level, how many more caps can he earn, that should be his last, crazy tackle.

Trippier and TTA best two right backs without doubt. Only in the squad as we have no left backs. Another one of the managers favourites.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:36 pm

Is this a game that someone like Dwight McNeil could have made a difference and created the spark to get the goal we need?

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:38 pm

No need for Dwight, there’s a 108 million pound wandering about looking lost, no need for footballers who know what they are doing.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:39 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:36 pm
Is this a game that someone like Dwight McNeil could have made a difference and created the spark to get the goal we need?

I don’t think so. There’s a lot more talented players on the pitch. The problem is they have absolutely no synergy.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:39 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:36 pm
Is this a game that someone like Dwight McNeil could have made a difference and created the spark to get the goal we need?

Not imo no. Iceland have defended like it's a game of chess and tracked the right player when needed at the right time.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:41 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:28 pm
Walker off!.........Dirty player, end of.

Brothel time.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:44 pm

Wow! Penalty

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:44 pm

Pen - and Pope isn’t even on the pitch to take it

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:44 pm

Add Walker Ward Prowse and Southgate to my earlier listb

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:45 pm

Step forward Harry Kane.... oh.....

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

Got to feel sorry for Iceland there.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

that's an abysmal decision to give that as a pen

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

Absolutely superb stuff from the brave lions.

Rule Britannia...

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

Bit harsh that pen

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:46 pm

Oh my

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Haha only England....penalty Iceland

kritichris · Post by **kritichris** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Get out of gaol free card.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Jammy sods. Another very dodgy decision for a penalty.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Come on Pickford!!!!!!!

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Pen for iceland

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Do we want him to save it or not? lol

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Pen to Iceland!

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Southgate tells Gomez,”that was never a pen. give them one back”

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:47 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:19 pm
Sterling has spun him twice in the last 2 minutes and several times throughout the game.

Only seen him get past him once...... Notice Sterling now playing on the right.
Take your England tinted glasses off.
As i type this England get a rubbish penalty.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:48 pm

Hahaha

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:48 pm

Jesus!

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:48 pm

Missed

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:48 pm

Sign of a good team when they can win even when they are not at their best. Southgate vindicated once again