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talkshowhost86

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Is it wrong that I'm watching England but only really looking to see what Bale can do?

I've been thinking that as well. But Wales are playing like we started to after his Inter heroics. He can't do it on his own.
 

talkshowhost86

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Not as boring as friendlies at least.

Why does Tyldesley commentate on England moves as if it is inevitable they'll end in a goal?
 

nailsy

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apart from Young Englands midfield is either shocking or missing.

I know it's not a very populr view, but I quite like Downing. I think he's played quite well. Better than Lampshade & Barry anyway.

I've been thinking that as well. But Wales are playing like we started to after his Inter heroics. He can't do it on his own.

Shame Giggs isn't out there really. That would be a good game.
 

kcmei

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So I see no changes from previous years with capello in charge. If they play this way against stronger opposition like Germany or Holland they will lose by 4-5 nill
 

talkshowhost86

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So I see no changes from previous years with capello in charge. If they play this way against stronger opposition like Germany or Holland they will lose by 4-5 nill

I dunno. This is certainly a better team than the one that limped through the World Cup. Sadly I think it'll look like a much better team when Wilshere is in the midfield instead of Lampard.

Problem is I expect Capello to revert to Gerrard and Lampard when it comes to the actual tournament.
 

DEFchenkOE

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Downing's been having a very good season I have to say. He's actually surprised me tbh.
 

brett.spurs

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Bale just can't get into the game from the right. He had one decent moment where he took the piss out of 3 players but he's isolated out there, play him from the left and let him beat Smalling.
 

talkshowhost86

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Bale just can't get into the game from the right. He had one decent moment where he took the piss out of 3 players but he's isolated out there, play him from the left and let him beat Smalling.

Doubt it'll make a difference considering Ramsey is the only other player in their team remotely on his level.

A very odd decision from Speed to put him on his weaker side against the better fullback though.
 

chrissivad

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I know it's not a very populr view, but I quite like Downing. I think he's played quite well. Better than Lampshade & Barry anyway.

Thats not saying much though :lol:

Just isn't looking comfortable down the right. Got past him man a few times but crossing seems a bit hit and miss. Dont mind Downing, but think he is better on the left
 

shaqTHFC

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Is it wrong that I'm watching England but only really looking to see what Bale can do?

Well, that's what I'm interested in. I haven't really cared much for England for awhile. The last game I truly enjoyed was the 5-1 vs Croatia when Lennon was awesome.
 

Spurger King

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I'm sorry I know this is an England game but I fucking hate Ashley Cole.

Don't know why you're apologising. He's a twat. Almost as much as Terry.

Of course the collective noun for twat is a 'Chelski', as in - "I was watching the England game when I saw a Chelski of twats."
 

talkshowhost86

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Hennesy looks a decent keeper.

Obviously now that I've said that he'll score an own goal off his epiglotis or something but I think he's got potential to be a good keeper for a long time.
 

kaz Hirai

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bale needs to switch sides, think he could do more damage from the left tonight, or better yet play up front
 

mpickard2087

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How fucking bad is Gareth Barry? :lol:

Too slow in all aspects of the game and if I see another sideways pass from him my shoe might go through the screen!
 
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