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Post by franklin on Jul 8, 2021 7:49:07 GMT
Just looking at the thread title gives me a massive buzz I'm sure the Italians would have chosen Denmark over us to face in the final, so that should say something. I don't understand the negativity on here I think its nerves and not wanting to believe it will happen. It was an incredibly professional performance 👏
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Post by stokecitytalke on Jul 8, 2021 7:50:55 GMT
I think Sterling will have an Italian job done to him in the first few minutes - let's hope he survives! I don’t think the Italians are that stupid to risk playing the whole game with 10 men, especially when we have a plethora of options to replace him I think the Italians will be more subtle than an outright assault on him. They will definitely target him for some rough treatment in the first few minutes. They are past masters at it.
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Post by apb1 on Jul 8, 2021 7:53:32 GMT
Kane was shit? He was excellent imho, passing was top notch
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 8, 2021 8:06:21 GMT
This is the time for my mobile front 4 heaven. Old immobile defenders - check Harry Kane shit again - check A host of talented fast footballers - check Sancho Foden Saka Sterling All of them buzzing around, they won’t know what’s hit ‘em. Kane shit? He was fantastic last night. I lost count of the number of times he got the ball, provided a calming link-up or won a free kick, slowed the game down, allowed us to re-group and regain control. Forward play is not just about sticking the ball in the net, which he's done 4 times in 6 games already. One of our most important, mature players. Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed.
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Post by salopstick on Jul 8, 2021 8:12:26 GMT
Kane shit? He was fantastic last night. I lost count of the number of times he got the ball, provided a calming link-up or won a free kick, slowed the game down, allowed us to re-group and regain control. Forward play is not just about sticking the ball in the net, which he's done 4 times in 6 games already. One of our most important, mature players. Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed. The cross for the own goal was superb, scored the winner. Worked his bollocks off all night
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Jul 8, 2021 8:12:37 GMT
Kane shit? He was fantastic last night. I lost count of the number of times he got the ball, provided a calming link-up or won a free kick, slowed the game down, allowed us to re-group and regain control. Forward play is not just about sticking the ball in the net, which he's done 4 times in 6 games already. One of our most important, mature players. Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed. if anyone thinks he will make changes to that starting line up they are living in a dream land if Kane is alive he starts end of and so doe the other 10 who started last night
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Post by moon on Jul 8, 2021 8:19:36 GMT
Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed. if anyone thinks he will make changes to that starting line up they are living in a dream land if Kane is alive he starts end of and so doe the other 10 who started last night Southgate will probably change it again, the only change I'd consider would be Foden for Mount, it's tough on any of that starting 11 if they don't start the next game though and the likes of Foden / Grealish / Sancho are great options to bring on if we do need to change things.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 8, 2021 8:20:54 GMT
Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed. The cross for the own goal was superb, scored the winner. Worked his bollocks off all night Saka put the cross in? Thought he let the press down and was completely immobile tbh.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 8, 2021 8:21:33 GMT
Slow and cumbersome for me and just kept coming deeper and deeper when it wasn't needed. if anyone thinks he will make changes to that starting line up they are living in a dream land if Kane is alive he starts end of and so doe the other 10 who started last night He's not going to change it but I think he probably should. Kane plays into their hands.
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Post by franklin on Jul 8, 2021 8:24:14 GMT
The cross for the own goal was superb, scored the winner. Worked his bollocks off all night Saka put the cross in? Thought he let the press down and was completely immobile tbh. He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him.
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Post by salopstick on Jul 8, 2021 8:27:29 GMT
Saka put the cross in? Thought he let the press down and was completely immobile tbh. He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him. I’m mixing the one for the sterling save. I’m tired But my point still stands. He was everywhere. A capstan’s performance
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Post by Goonie on Jul 8, 2021 8:28:02 GMT
Pickford is the weak link That said Donaruma is worse Need pace of Stirling and Sancho to unlock them
Hopefully Mancini's Wembley hoodoo continues
If he'd of had Citeh at the time we'd of won the cup!
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Post by apb1 on Jul 8, 2021 8:28:06 GMT
if anyone thinks he will make changes to that starting line up they are living in a dream land if Kane is alive he starts end of and so doe the other 10 who started last night Southgate will probably change it again, the only change I'd consider would be Foden for Mount, it's tough on any of that starting 11 if they don't start the next game though and the likes of Foden / Grealish / Sancho are great options to bring on if we do need to change things. Mount is the one (plus Pickford if I'm honest) I don't really see contributing much. But Gareth does, and that'll do me - I can't really see a change in starting line up. The system and selections are working and it's important to recognise it. Use of substitutes could be a big factor in the final as well. Wonder if Italy will be as attacking as they have been when faced with Saka and Sterling on the counter attack? They are a top side in terms of nous and technical ability, but it's time to recognise that we are too! Contrbution of experienced players like Kane, Sterling (maybe Henderson) etc is a big help. Can't wait.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 8, 2021 8:30:41 GMT
He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him. I’m mixing the one for the sterling save. I’m tired But my point still stands. He was everywhere. A capstan’s performance I don't want him to be everywhere tbh.
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Post by yyy on Jul 8, 2021 8:31:50 GMT
£3500 for a final ticket, fill your boots 😆
Just cost me £14000 for me my wife and two boys 🤯
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Post by apb1 on Jul 8, 2021 8:32:49 GMT
Pickford is the weak link That said Donaruma is worse Need pace of Stirling and Sancho to unlock them Hopefully Mancini's Wembley hoodoo continues If he'd of had Citeh at the time we'd of won the cup! er...
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Post by franklin on Jul 8, 2021 8:45:40 GMT
He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him. I’m mixing the one for the sterling save. I’m tired But my point still stands. He was everywhere. A capstan’s performance It does he was outstanding and I repeat the through ball to Saka was brilliant.
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Post by harryburrows on Jul 8, 2021 8:55:52 GMT
if anyone thinks he will make changes to that starting line up they are living in a dream land if Kane is alive he starts end of and so doe the other 10 who started last night Southgate will probably change it again, the only change I'd consider would be Foden for Mount, it's tough on any of that starting 11 if they don't start the next game though and the likes of Foden / Grealish / Sancho are great options to bring on if we do need to change things. Foden has done nothing in the tournament to justify a starting spot
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Post by thehoof on Jul 8, 2021 9:00:21 GMT
Spain were actually the better side against Italy. Agree but this Italy side a bit good and don.t lose. Spain played some great stuff but wasn't enough. Yes, there’s a definite “they shall not pass” mentality with Italy. I think ( Einstein moment), that the first goal will be decisive; I’m not saying it will be 1-0, but I think the opening scorers will win the game-and I’m going for England!
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Jul 8, 2021 9:02:43 GMT
Southgate will probably change it again, the only change I'd consider would be Foden for Mount, it's tough on any of that starting 11 if they don't start the next game though and the likes of Foden / Grealish / Sancho are great options to bring on if we do need to change things. Foden has done nothing in the tournament to justify a starting spot That's true. I'd put Grealish some way ahead of Foden for any first changes.
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Post by shrewspotter on Jul 8, 2021 9:06:06 GMT
The only changes I’d make is Sancho for Saka and possibly either Grealish in the 10 role for Mount, or perhaps Foden
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Jul 8, 2021 9:06:09 GMT
I hope we don't have some kind of parade or reception if we don't win on Sunday. You shouldn't celebrate coming second (unless you're a premature ejaculator ) Instead you should use the pain to build on so that next time you do better eg Liverpool in successive CL finals.
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Post by thehoof on Jul 8, 2021 9:10:18 GMT
All these people saying leave Kane out- you do realise he’s one of the highest scorers in the tournament; probably not. Also he’s far and away our most creative midfield player- see the pass for Sakha; however if you don’t see what he does, that’s fine. It is very dark at the bottom of the sea; as well as Stirling has played he did miss a gilt edged chance to win the game and he is not a clinical finisher; Rashford has disappeared off the radar, and you saw last night that Southgate will not have Grealish and Foden on the pitch together if he can avoid it. Utter madness to consider leaving Kane out, but this is a Stoke board, so there is plenty of madness.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 8, 2021 9:16:12 GMT
All these people saying leave Kane out- you do realise he’s one of the highest scorers in the tournament; probably not. Also he’s far and away our most creative midfield player- see the pass for Sakha; however if you don’t see what he does, that’s fine. It is very dark at the bottom of the sea; as well as Stirling has played he did miss a gilt edged chance to win the game and he is not a clinical finisher; Rashford has disappeared off the radar, and you saw last night that Southgate will not have Grealish and Foden on the pitch together if he can avoid it. Utter madness to consider leaving Kane out, but this is a Stoke board, so there is plenty of madness. I realise that. I think he's played badly bar the QF. I don't want him in midfield.
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Post by musik on Jul 8, 2021 9:17:43 GMT
You can put Kane out there alone. Man of the Tournament after the 10/10 performance yesterday.
Could we sign him in 5 years?
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Post by harryburrows on Jul 8, 2021 9:27:22 GMT
The only changes I’d make is Sancho for Saka and possibly either Grealish in the 10 role for Mount, or perhaps Foden I would like to see a more robust forward line sako grealish and sterling are all a bit lightweight for me , we need to be able to play through the centre, I would try to Rashford on to support kane
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Post by cdf on Jul 8, 2021 9:28:55 GMT
Saka put the cross in? Thought he let the press down and was completely immobile tbh. He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him. That ball was sublime from Kane
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Post by franklin on Jul 8, 2021 9:31:32 GMT
He did but Kane threaded a brilliant ball to him. That ball was sublime from Kane Through the eye of a needle perfect pace Saka didn't have to break stride how often do we see passes like that being smashed for a goal kick it was brilliantly played.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2021 9:34:12 GMT
Anybody who thinks Kane didnt play well last night is talking absolute shit.
He was superb.
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Jul 8, 2021 9:35:20 GMT
Arrivederci, it's one-on-one.
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