England- The Next Generation

[Silent Bob]

I wonder how many England players from that U21 side played tonight? And the same for Germany?

One (Milner) against four (Neuer, Boateng, Khedira, Ozil).

 

[The Wizard]

................and so the cycle of dissappointment starts again.

I suppose at least we have hope though, unlike the likes of Scotland ect who always mock us.

 

[pishhead]

I suppose at least we have hope though, unlike the likes of Scotland ect who always mock us.

They mock us why?
You've just proved your own point.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Although everyone is slaughtering the players- and rightly so. I honestly think that was one of the most talented teams we have had for a long time and that we may not have a team anywhere near as capable as that one for many years now. I can't think of anyone, bar Adam Johnson who looks like they could be a very good player for England in the near future and if a team with the likes of individuals such as Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney etc can't perform then what hope do we have for the next generation? Or am I just overly depressed?

On paper this generation of players is excellent. On the pitch-where it actually counts- however, they've proved over and over again that as a team they are pretty mediocre. How many times have they been accused of lacking heart/passion/fight etc. How often have they put limp, ineffectual performances in? I will take a group of 'lesser' talented players if they can be molded into a team that achieves or exceeds the sum of its parts.