Euro 2020 Final England Vs Italy
Is it coming home? is it?
There is no doubt this will be a test far greater than any faced so far in this tournament as the Italians have been many peoples tip to lift the trophy since their opening match. England however have conceded only one goal, and that from a set piece. Considering the embarrassment of attacking riches in the squad Southgate has decided to play it safe in every match so far and so it's clear he will do so again. I think he could have taken chances with a more attacking style in the previous matches but for this match I think the more defensive set up he has used throughout is perfect. I would play Foden or Sancho however in place of Saka, whilst I think I would let Mount keep his starting place but be ready to let Grielish take his chance earlier if need be.
Should I try and leave any bias aside I think Italy must be favourites and their match against Belgium was the final in some peoples view, my instinct tells me we can nick this however. I think it will be tight, nervy and by the end of it we will have been really put through it, but we can do it. We will win.
There is no doubt this will be a test far greater than any faced so far in this tournament as the Italians have been many peoples tip to lift the trophy since their opening match. England however have conceded only one goal, and that from a set piece. Considering the embarrassment of attacking riches in the squad Southgate has decided to play it safe in every match so far and so it's clear he will do so again. I think he could have taken chances with a more attacking style in the previous matches but for this match I think the more defensive set up he has used throughout is perfect. I would play Foden or Sancho however in place of Saka, whilst I think I would let Mount keep his starting place but be ready to let Grielish take his chance earlier if need be.
Should I try and leave any bias aside I think Italy must be favourites and their match against Belgium was the final in some peoples view, my instinct tells me we can nick this however. I think it will be tight, nervy and by the end of it we will have been really put through it, but we can do it. We will win.
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If my interest in the football wanes I can play my new game of Spot The Face Mask. The rules are simple. The first person to spot somebody in the 68,000 strong crowd wearing a face covering [Those worn around the throat as a fashion accessory don't count] gets to down a beer in a oner, rush out into the street and give the first person they meet a great big hug.
I'm just going to sit back and see what happens over my protective shielding wall of Carlsberg Special cans
He had no qualms in subbing Grealish last night.
Carlton Palmer bicycle kick
When Henderson came on he also didn't appear to be paying much heed to the defensive duties, although Denmark were almost out of juice by then, hence why he appeared to be 'soo much better'
But I agree with the consensus above that Southgate knows what Rice brings and will almost certainly start with him again on Sunday.
The weal link is LB, 1st choice LB Leonardo Spinazzola injured against Belgium, he was replaced by Emerson (who started against Wales but hadn't started for Chelsea since March)
Against Spain Napoli RB Giovanni Di Lorenzo was preferred
Would love to see Sterling played on the right skinning whoever Italy put up
I clearly remember the match and the drama but most of all I remember I was bursting with pride for what OUR three heroes had achieved.