I'd only say maybe he didn't cut his angle off well - but that was a really good hit, and from pretty close (i.e. less time to react)
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I'd only say maybe he didn't cut his angle off well - but that was a really good hit, and from pretty close (i.e. less time to react)
Looks like it’ll be a great match. Thus far 2/3rds of the French attack is nothing special, Dembele looked like a talented but headless chicken and i don’t think Giroud will scare anyone.
You don't think Giroud making clever runs behind Maguire is a potential issue?
Think it will come down to how well the Mbappe threat is contained. Limit him and there's a chance to win. But if he elevates his game another level, he's untouchable
This match needs a Senegal goal.
I actually think France look better without Benzema. Mostly because there probably isnt room for both with him and Mbappe (given his ego).
I think you've forgotten Konate is wiping up everything in the air or on the floor.
but he may not start - didier prefers dayot & raphael.
Ouch. Hopefully he doesn't then.
Fixed your post.
Can’t wait for the hilarious matchup between O’Bappe vs Maguire. I’ll pay top money just for a guaranteed few good laughs.
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I wonder whether Southgate will go cagey and play Walker and Trippier to counter Mbappe? Back 3?
I think England can get at France's back 4, they're not all that. But, if that was France England were playing tonight, they might have been 2 down after half an hour.
I think England can get at France's back 4, they're not all that. But, if that was France England were playing tonight, they might have been 2 down after half an hour.
Plus, you just have to get on the Bellingham bandwagon, for a 19 year old he's immense. I hope he has a burning desire to play for us because money isn't going to bring him our way.
I expected more from Senegal today but tbf England were very sharp. Contained risk and displayed quality when it counted.
Can we make the forum do an autosub to O'Bappe going forward?
Back 3 ? I really hope so.
That will play right into France’s hands. Giroud may seem like he’s past it but he’s scored 3 goals so far and provides an aerial threat.
How would England playing a back 3 improve Giroud's aerial threat?
No actually you’re right. I just remembered Maguire is most comfortable in a back 3.
I wanted to make something up so I could laugh at Ingerlund.
I wanted to make something up so I could laugh at Ingerlund.
Right ok. Thanks for the insight.
I wouldn’t change it to a back 3 now.
If Southgate goes to back a 3 in defende then I don’t see how he can keep that accidental midfield 3 he has ended up with now. Potentially they could be the game changing midfield 3 that gives England balance that they never had before and at LFC we all undestand how the right midfield 3 restores balance to the force.
If Southgate goes to back a 3 in defende then I don’t see how he can keep that accidental midfield 3 he has ended up with now. Potentially they could be the game changing midfield 3 that gives England balance that they never had before and at LFC we all undestand how the right midfield 3 restores balance to the force.
Because one of them would be Harry Maguire - his head will improve any opposition.
That is sort of glossing over that France themselves were not all that for 40 mins vs Poland who could and should have been ahead before France scored. They also struggled against Tunisia (1-0) and Denmark (2-1). I've not seen any team dominate for 90 mins yet and with two good teams the game will ebb and flow.
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