Have we got an unofficial official England v Russia thread?

[sir albion]

Russia made us look really good and we still couldn't win

 

[gregbrighton]

Perhaps the EFA will have some 'readies' available by Thursday...

 

[Dick Head]

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[Sheebo]

Excellent performance, just gutted we conceded like that. Absolutely robbed.

 

[fat old seagull]

Remember we're English lads. Never say die.

Very important to make sure the lid is secure, before you shake the bottle!

 

[beorhthelm]

Yes

Yes

yeah funny, you are deluded if you think Stirling offers much defensive.

 

[Wilko]

Does anyone REALLY think that we've just seen an England team that is incapable of beating Wales and Slovakia?

If so ... elaborate.

Russia are the weakest team in the group and we did not beat them. That to me is a concern. I actually thought Wales and Slovakia looked decent today.

 

[glasfryn]

donkey Smalling should have been marking the scorer not leaving it to a dwalf (who otherwise played very well)
the thing that annoys me most is the welsh who are laughing in the vallies

 

[neilbard]

That performance reminded me of Albion's season battered sides but it ended In a draw! Now NSC cane me for saying that!

 

[Buzzer]

Russian fans attacking English fans at full time apparently

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I know a fair few mates out there and I hope they stay safe.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I think Hodgson has made a mistake with only three centre backs and I'd suggest tonight has proved he's made another mistake by omitting Townsend from the squad. He could have come on for Lallana or Sterling and kept the momentum going after Dier's goal. What is it about Milner that Hodgson values so highly? He was sh1t in the Dutch game too.

 

[Seagull1989]

First half performance was good and we created a lot of chances, had Vardy been playing he would have been in the 6 yard box putting at least one of them in. Sterling was terrible and shouldn't play any further part.

I didn't want to see Rooney start but in his defence he was one of our better players

 

[brightn'ove]

I thought they were both very poor and we played really well for most of the match tonight. Nothing to fear and all to play for.

Fair enough, go at Wales and put the fear of God into them. Hopefully our finishing will be better and we can be a few goals to the good before half time

 

[Durlston]

So relieved to get my money back from Ladbrokes from a betting point of view. Draw = stakes refunded.

Well done Wales today. Done so well and kept their concentration to the very last whistle.

 

[blockhseagull]

yeah funny, you are deluded if you think Stirling offers much defensive.

Your missing the point !!!

The subs did nothing apart from invite pressure, with Rooney and Sterling off we had NO outlet to get forward and basically signaled to Russia to attack us in numbers.

If you can't see that's what happened you are very much deluded.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Your missing the point !!!

The subs did nothing apart from invite pressure, with Rooney and Sterling off we had NO outlet to get forward and basically signaled to Russia to attack us in numbers.

If you can't see that's what happened you are very much deluded.

But Sterling was Forrest Gumps double.

 

[beorhthelm]

What is it about Milner that Hodgson values so highly? He was sh1t in the Dutch game too.

utility, can play anywhere across midfield and right back at a pinch. maybe not suitable cover for this group of player, though he's a better crosser than Stirling.

put another way, i can see why you'd take Milner, but given the apparent style and game plan, Townsend would offer a better alternative.

 

[blockhseagull]

Russia are the weakest team in the group and we did not beat them. That to me is a concern. I actually thought Wales and Slovakia looked decent today.

Got to be honest I thought they both looked pretty poor, it was a good game but I don't think there was an outstanding amount of quality in the game bar Bale's free kick.

I certainly don't think we should fear a team with players like Williams and Gunter to be honest.

 

[Durlston]

Disappointing to see us run from the Russian fans. We're no good at anything now. Looks like we've got really dished up.

 

[fat old seagull]

I'm frustrated by Hodgson's negative tactics once we got the lead. Wilshere was running away from goal towards the corner flag with ten minutes of football still left while Milner came on for Sterling then promptly failed to block the crosser for the Russian goal.

Vardy should have come on for Lallana after we scored, if not before.

The worst thing about the Milner sub was that the Russians were posing no threat whatsoever, we literally gave up on trying to get a second goal and let them back in it.

All of that. Was surprised to see Rooney taken off! This changed the way we played, and we seemed to lose the ascendancy from then on. Don't like needlessly knocking the Manager, but for me tonight that's where the blame lies. Plus Sterling should have been subbed at halftime ...or before.