[Football] England versus Honduras unofficial Match Thread

[Petunia]

We're poor, but they're woeful!

No, no, they're brilliant. They're going to win. I have them in the sweepstake at work......................

 

[carteater]

I think Sturridge has eaten a few too many subways, he seems a little out of it at points...

 

[1066familyman]

England seem to be trying to play a 'one touch' game. It's good to see, but I would have thought in conditions such as this we would try to hold the ball for longer.

Did you ever see Fulham play in Europe under Hodgson? The speed with which they moved the ball about at times was phenomenal. Lovely to watch when it all came together.

Agreed though, in these conditions then perhaps patient possession is the best option.

 

[Skaville]

Hmm. Backed the draw. Quite hopeful. Good workout do far for the boys and if it all goes tits up you can blame the storm and reassure yourself with Italy's result against Luxembourg on Wednesday.

 

[Hugo Rune]

I meant injuries. They risk injuring themselves.

They are taking this friendly very seriously. Little man huddle in the middle at half time. Roy should make a number of subs and ruin the match. We've had our 45min work out.

 

[Skaville]

Round the back is the next port of call for Glenn

 

[carteater]

Jeez Hoddle and Chiles look drenched...

 

[Eeyore]

Did you ever see Fulham play in Europe under Hodgson? The speed with which they moved the ball about at times was phenomenal. Lovely to watch when it all came together.

Agreed though, in these conditions then perhaps patient possession is the best option.

I didn't really see Fulham play, but I do enjoy that approach. I'm not sure how it can be adapted to some of the conditions they will meet in the Brazil though. I'm guessing that a team with a more possessive game will have an advantage.

 

[carteater]

Barkley and Wilshere on, Rooney and Gerrard off

 

[TomandJerry]

"who tripped who then?"

 

[Pavilionaire]

In the "How many times will Wilshere land on his arse?" Sweepstake I've gone for 9.

 

[carteater]

Oh that was barely a foul, what a contrast, they're lunging into england, but england get up, a little clip for a honduras player and he's rolling on the floor in pain...

 

[carteater]

In the "How many times will Wilshere land on his arse?" Sweepstake I've gone for 9.

by the way Honduras are playing he'll spend more time on the floor than off it...

 

[longmanofwilmington]

Rooney was awful first half, he looks totally off the pace, probably because Florida is the retirement capital of America, he's constantly distracted.

 

[beorhthelm]

do the Hondurians know its a friendly, or have they had a massive bung from Costa Rica? really is pretty unnecessary.

 

[The Wizard]

Barkley over Rooney ANY DAY for me. Simple as that, no reputations.

 

[carteater]

Barkley should start against Italy, he has pure talent

 

[Skaville]

They look so much better without Rooney and gerrard!

 

[Hyperion]

Well, it's nice to see England have already put themselves into World Cup mode by sauntering around the pitch with no idea how to break down a very poor side

 

[carteater]

Okay the TV is going on mute in a minute, this crowd is really annoying me...