Leekbrookgull
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England. Tomorrow style of play ?
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scooter1
How soon is now?
Do England have a style of play?
A bunch of players drawn from teams that play different styles of football, and don't really gel when they're on the pitch at the same time.
A bunch of players drawn from teams that play different styles of football, and don't really gel when they're on the pitch at the same time.
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Anything but tika taka please!
Leekbrookgull
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Has to be place.
SeagullinExile
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I'll think they'll come at us from the off. We need to weather the early storm. They will leave gaps at the back and we'll pick em off on the counter , They're not that disciplined at the back, and we should get chances. 
Throw caution to the wind!
Attack attack attack.
I'd sooner go out now watching an entertaining England than watch us stumble through and go out with a whimper later. This World Cup is not about winning - it's about entertaining and growing in confidence.
I'll have higher expectations for the Euros.
Attack attack attack.
I'd sooner go out now watching an entertaining England than watch us stumble through and go out with a whimper later. This World Cup is not about winning - it's about entertaining and growing in confidence.
I'll have higher expectations for the Euros.
SeagullinExile
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I agree.
But after we've weathered the storm.
But after we've weathered the storm.
Oh alright. Mr sensible.
SeagullinExile
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Hehe. Let them run about like headless chickens for 20 minutes - Then give it to em!
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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They are shocking at the back, we played very well despite losing to Italy & the rainy, 17c weather couldn't suit England much more.
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Up and at them.
Huzzah.
Huzzah.
Thunder Bolt
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Whatever it takes to score goals & win.
You obviously didn't watch the Italy game. We had a very clear, defined style of playing. Looked pretty bloody good too.
You shouldn't have. The standard of football is MUCH higher.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Just get Sterling, Sturridge and Barkley running at their defence, drop Rooney for Lallana.
Is this still what we're expecting tonight?
The Wizard
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Jesus - what kind of devils witchcraft did you use to find that out?
This. I say play to our strengths and see how far it takes us. Our pass completion rate has been 3rd best in the tournament so far, and we look threatening when we attack.
Tika-taka on the edge of our box looking to build out slowly waiting for a devastating forward run from one or two diminutive forward minded players is NOT going to work with this team. It's not our game, and we don't have the skill or patience to do it.
Attack with purpose, and let Gerrard and Henderson get the ball forward early sometime with clever, rangy passes that switch the angle of attack, looking to get behind their back four quickly but at the risk of yielding possession a little quicker than the very best teams - this is how we should play.