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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 3, 2018 21:02:19 GMT
Hopefully the extra 30 hasn’t taken too much out of us. Can see there being changes with Young and Alli looking injured.
Need to sort our set pieces out as the Swedes are a big side.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 21:07:08 GMT
Any one of Ali, Sterling and Lingard’s position could all be at risk after tonight.
He must bring Rose in for Young.....
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Post by duckling on Jul 3, 2018 21:08:50 GMT
Rashford must start over Sterling. I have a bad feeling about it. The Swedes are shit but tall, physical, and frustrate the hell out of their opponents. Something Stoke fans are familiar with. I'll be shocked if it's not a snoozefest. Something else Stoke fans are familiar with  |
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Post by LDE76 on Jul 3, 2018 21:09:28 GMT
Lack of guile could be an issue. It'll probably be attritional, with less shithousery than tonight.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 3, 2018 21:14:08 GMT
We need to create more but not sure from where. I think I’d go
Pickford
Walker
Stones
Maguire (Imense today)
Trippier
Lingard
Loftus Cheek
Henderson
Rose
Kane
Rashford
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 21:23:58 GMT
Alli and Young are seemingly injured, and Lingard and Sterling contributed nothing. Sterling hasn't done anything in any if the games so far but for some reason Southgate keeps picking him.
At least 3 changes needed for the Sweden QF. Not sure Dier should be anywhere near the starting 11.
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Post by lordb on Jul 3, 2018 21:26:14 GMT
I thought Sterling played well first half.
Ash Young was excellent,kept his head and talked to the younger players getting them to stay calm too.
Really important
Sweden will sit deep.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 21:26:39 GMT
Rose rashford and loftus-cheek must all start. Lingaards movement was top notch tonight, but nobody was on his wavelength. Sterling Ali and young surely have to be dropped
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Post by thevoid on Jul 3, 2018 21:27:21 GMT
Would have preferred the Swiss but at least we're there now 🤯
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Post by jezzascfc on Jul 3, 2018 21:29:26 GMT
We were very poor - yes, they were a niggly, cheating, fouling bunch of tossers, but we were simply not good enough to break them down. We have no creativity coming from midfield, Sterling is too lightweight up front and our width is compromised by Young cutting back inside on the left.
Rose (Young), Loftus Cheek (Dele) and Rashford (Sterling) to start on Saturday for me.
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Jul 3, 2018 21:31:26 GMT
Sterling is a funny one. His end product has been appalling and he seems to be suffering from nerves in trying to force things.
But we look way worse when he’s off the pitch, so it’s clear he is contributing by making runs and wanting the ball.
Has to play for me, at least he starts things off for us.
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jul 3, 2018 21:31:27 GMT
It's a tough game but definitely winnable.
Reckon we will need 3 goals to do it because I can see them getting 2 if we play 3 at the back.
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Post by musik on Jul 3, 2018 21:32:41 GMT
Sweden tactics: "Bore them to death", the football experts (two managers) said in the studio.
Funny people.
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Post by Boothen on Jul 3, 2018 21:33:13 GMT
Just inform the Swedes that it's our culture to win and they'll simply hand us the game and brush the controversy under the prayer mat carpet.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Jul 3, 2018 21:37:43 GMT
Lack of guile could be an issue. It'll probably be attritional, with less shithousery than tonight. I agree. Sweden are a good team, and I think that they are more of a threat than Colombia, who deserved and got fuck all tonight. |
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Post by Gods on Jul 3, 2018 21:37:59 GMT
This one should be very comfortable, England will be in the semi-finals of the World Cup without really playing at all in qualifying or the competition proper except for Belgium to whom we lost. I'm not complaining but its just bizarre.
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Post by wapiti on Jul 3, 2018 21:40:19 GMT
It's there for the taking.
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Post by stillgame4it on Jul 3, 2018 21:41:47 GMT
Did Vardy pick up an injury? Sure I saw him holding his groin as he left the pitch?
(unless it was just his quarter final boner)
Surprised he didn't take a penalty? Maybe feeling some tightness
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 3, 2018 21:43:20 GMT
Dare I say we need to go more direct with no creative midfielder.
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Post by duckling on Jul 3, 2018 21:50:00 GMT
Sweden tactics: "Bore them to death", the football experts (two managers) said in the studio. Funny people. That's how it usually is in the later stages between two European teams. When two European teams meet each other, usually they both seem to adopt an ultra tactical approach and don't play with freedom. The games on the "hard" side of the bracket, which all involved at least one non-European team, were far more enjoyable. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 21:54:47 GMT
Sweden tactics: "Bore them to death", the football experts (two managers) said in the studio. Funny people. What do you think the score will be musik ? I think it will be close but I'm going 2-1 to England in the 90 minutes. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 22:09:55 GMT
Lack of guile could be an issue. It'll probably be attritional, with less shithousery than tonight. I agree. Sweden are a good team, and I think that they are more of a threat than Colombia, who deserved and got fuck all tonight. They certainly are the epitome of cool. They won't themselves be provoked like the Colombians did, and all that English cheating and play acting will make no impression on them. And, they don't have a habit of losing to England! |
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Post by duckling on Jul 3, 2018 22:11:35 GMT
Sweden tactics: "Bore them to death", the football experts (two managers) said in the studio. Funny people. What do you think the score will be musik ? I think it will be close but I'm going 2-1 to England in the 90 minutes. 1-0 England. However if Sweden score first, they will park the bus and nick the win. England MUST score first. The Swedes won't know how to come back from being down. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 3, 2018 22:13:50 GMT
Pretty much agree with most of the above.
Rose, RLC and Rashford in for Young, Alli and Sterling.
Dier only comes on if we're 4-0 up.
Welbeck to be used over Vardy too, who has been woeful.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 22:13:58 GMT
This will be a tough game in a different way. They are solid and functional. Tactically very well drilled.
It will be a fascinating watch.
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Post by barmystokie1 on Jul 3, 2018 22:18:19 GMT
How anybody can say it will be easy is beyond me. This is England and just like Stoke you can guarantee they will try and give you a heartache
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Post by LDE76 on Jul 3, 2018 22:19:49 GMT
I agree. Sweden are a good team, and I think that they are more of a threat than Colombia, who deserved and got fuck all tonight. They certainly are the epitome of cool. They won't themselves be provoked like the Colombians did, and all that English cheating and play acting will make no impression on them. And, they don't have a habit of losing to England! Ha! For a minute there, I thought you said "They won't themselves be provoked like the Colombians did, and all that English cheating and play acting will make no impression on them." I must be tired. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 22:20:11 GMT
With 5 players on a yellow card I can't understand why we didn't just run with the ball towards the box against Colombia.
We got away with it.
Sweden are a rigid 4-4-2 who suck you in and hit with numbers on the break. Their shooting is trained by Diouf but against us every shot will be a worldy no doubt.
Time for the driblers on this one they coped with half a dozen descent crosses from Shaq and looked like they could go on all night. Keep it on the floor and we will win.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 22:35:12 GMT
Pickford
Walker Stones Maguire
Trippier Lingard Henderson Alli Young
Rashford Kane
If Alli isn't fit stick RLC in
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Post by JoeinOz on Jul 3, 2018 23:35:23 GMT
We've got no chance in this one.
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