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Post by werrington on Mar 26, 2021 13:39:56 GMT
Sunday 5pm
A slightly more tougher fixture but England should still swot them aside before the more difficult test of Poland on Wednesday
I reckon a similar side as he saves the likes of Kane etc for that particular match
Anyway 0-3
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2021 14:01:40 GMT
Sunday 5pm A slightly more tougher fixture but England should still swot them aside before the more difficult test of Poland on Wednesday I reckon a similar side as he saves the likes of Kane etc for that particular match Anyway 0-3 I would have liked to have seen a bit of a tactical flexibility vs Sam Marino, and perhaps here also. Calvert-Lewin and Watkins are not really international level superstars. Would it be wise to see how a partnership between the two would work? If Kane gets injured, do we stick with a weaker front man playing solo versus the bigger teams? |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Mar 26, 2021 14:02:27 GMT
4-1
Hoping to see more of Bellingham
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 26, 2021 14:03:41 GMT
Sunday 5pm A slightly more tougher fixture but England should still swot them aside before the more difficult test of Poland on Wednesday I reckon a similar side as he saves the likes of Kane etc for that particular match Anyway 0-3 I would have liked to have seen a bit of a tactical flexibility vs Sam Marino, and perhaps here also. Calvert-Lewin and Watkins are not really international level superstars. Would it be wise to see how a partnership between the two would work? If Kane gets injured, do we stick with a weaker front man playing solo versus the bigger teams? I think he'd more than likely go with Rashford or Sterling. I mean it's something he could do anyway but you've got to be brave/stupid to drop Kane. I'd be tempted though  |
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Post by lordb on Mar 26, 2021 14:11:34 GMT
shame Rashford is injured
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2021 15:40:04 GMT
shame Rashford is injured I hope Gary Birtles plays |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2021 16:26:32 GMT
Albania might not have as strong a team as they did when they were in the Euros '16, but they still have a notoriously difficult team to break down. England will be happy if they come away with a point!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Mar 26, 2021 17:25:29 GMT
It’ll be awkward, they have some good technical players and would probably beat Scotland. But I’m going 1-3
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Post by Boothen on Mar 26, 2021 17:41:48 GMT
Going to be an actual crowd at this one, 6,000 apparently.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2021 17:42:11 GMT
I would have liked to have seen a bit of a tactical flexibility vs Sam Marino, and perhaps here also. Calvert-Lewin and Watkins are not really international level superstars. Would it be wise to see how a partnership between the two would work? If Kane gets injured, do we stick with a weaker front man playing solo versus the bigger teams? I think he'd more than likely go with Rashford or Sterling. I mean it's something he could do anyway but you've got to be brave/stupid to drop Kane. I'd be tempted though I wouldn’t drop him, unless his form is atrocious...even then it’s a risk. But injuries happen. Rashford is a reasonable call, but would he bury more chances than Calvert-Lewin or Watkins? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 26, 2021 17:47:11 GMT
I think he'd more than likely go with Rashford or Sterling. I mean it's something he could do anyway but you've got to be brave/stupid to drop Kane. I'd be tempted though I wouldn’t drop him, unless his form is atrocious...even then it’s a risk. But injuries happen. Rashford is a reasonable call, but would he bury more chances than Calvert-Lewin or Watkins? I’d go false 9 over using either |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2021 23:34:52 GMT
I would play Norman Wisdom up front
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Post by NassauDave on Mar 27, 2021 3:53:57 GMT
I would play Norman Wisdom up front And Mr. Braithwaite at left back. |
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Post by withnall on Mar 27, 2021 4:12:36 GMT
and would probably beat Scotland.  Who wouldn't??  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2021 7:42:55 GMT
I would play Norman Wisdom up front They do love him in Albania |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2021 10:36:12 GMT
I would play Norman Wisdom up front Playing up top with Mr Grimsdale. |
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Mar 27, 2021 14:55:05 GMT
Seriously what is the point of matches like this? What does anyone gain from it except a run out for 90 minutes. Gouranga.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2021 21:32:21 GMT
Seriously what is the point of matches like this? What does anyone gain from it except a run out for 90 minutes. Gouranga. Ýou're on to something. Why even play football? |
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2021 6:31:37 GMT
Seriously what is the point of matches like this? What does anyone gain from it except a run out for 90 minutes. Gouranga. Are you putting Albania in the same category as Andorra San Marino r Gibraltar? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 6:49:59 GMT
Seriously what is the point of matches like this? What does anyone gain from it except a run out for 90 minutes. Gouranga. The point is it's a qualifier and all teams have the right to play. Albania have won the WC as many times as England in my lifetime so why shouldn't they have a 'run out' ? A bit like Stoke saying that Rotherham are wasting people's time by playing in the FA Cup |
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Post by Trouserdog on Mar 28, 2021 7:41:31 GMT
Albania made it to the last Euro finals didn't they? (I have vague memories of them being in my sticker album!)
They're not a good side by any stretch of the imagination, but (on paper) this isn't going to be a complete 'let's play in vests and pants for a laugh' stroll in the park.
2-0 win I reckon.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 7:56:11 GMT
Albania made it to the last Euro finals didn't they? (I have vague memories of them being in my sticker album!) They're not a good side by any stretch of the imagination, but (on paper) this isn't going to be a complete 'let's play in vests and pants for a laugh' stroll in the park. 2-0 win I reckon. Certainly did and won a game. Gave the French and Swiss tough games also. Was a great effort. England finished below Wales and lost to Iceland go with 2-0 also |
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Post by werrington on Mar 28, 2021 11:04:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 11:11:26 GMT
Looks impressive. Did I read will be fans there today? Albania have a couple of tidy players and football on the up there. |
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Post by werrington on Mar 28, 2021 11:13:04 GMT
Looks impressive. Did I read will be fans there today? Albania have a couple of tidy players and football on the up there. Yeah 6k apparently mate |
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Post by werrington on Mar 28, 2021 11:13:35 GMT
Looks impressive. Did I read will be fans there today? Albania have a couple of tidy players and football on the up there. Yeah 6k apparently mate Boothen stated it above |
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Post by werrington on Mar 28, 2021 11:21:37 GMT
As soon as it’s FT England U21s are playing live on sky in a must win match in euro finals
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 11:21:40 GMT
Looks impressive. Did I read will be fans there today? Albania have a couple of tidy players and football on the up there. Yeah 6k apparently mate Boothen stated it above Ah ok. Good to see. I take it Broja is in the squad for Albania? Scored a few in Holland and looks decent |
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Post by Davef on Mar 28, 2021 11:43:45 GMT
Seriously what is the point of matches like this? What does anyone gain from it except a run out for 90 minutes. Gouranga. Are you putting Albania in the same category as Andorra San Marino r Gibraltar? We had all this rubbish from Lineker the other night, questioning why minnows are playing in these qualifying tournaments. I'm old enough to remember when the Scandinavian nations were considered a bit of a joke and the African nations weren't taken seriously at all. Zaire's appearance in the 1974 World Cup is still held to ridicule today, but Lineker probably remembers that just 16 years later his team was seven minutes away from being knocked out of the World Cup by an African nation. Every country has the right to play and improve themselves and playing in these games gives their players a shop window to display their talents and perhaps earn a move to one of the top European leagues. |
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 28, 2021 12:05:21 GMT
Are you putting Albania in the same category as Andorra San Marino r Gibraltar? We had all this rubbish from Lineker the other night, questioning why minnows are playing in these qualifying tournaments. I'm old enough to remember when the Scandinavian nations were considered a bit of a joke and the African nations weren't taken seriously at all. Zaire's appearance in the 1974 World Cup is still held to ridicule today, but Lineker probably remembers that just 16 years later his team was seven minutes away from being knocked out of the World Cup by an African nation. Every country has the right to play and improve themselves and playing in these games gives their players a shop window to display their talents and perhaps earn a move to one of the top European leagues. I too can recall days gone by where it was an achievement to even qualify for an 8 team European Championship, or a 24 team World Cup, but these competitions have now been bloated to such a degree that the bigger nations are now almost certain to qualify. Personally, I think the San Marino’s and Andorra’s should play in their own pre qualification group and whoever tops that then earns the rights to play in the qualifying rounds proper. |
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