Spence back in tonight

Gordon sorted that wide left position for the next game at least

Well done Gordon.

Not sure about him, but a good cross for the first, and a brilliant little ball to Kane for the second.

Just about deserved, but much to improve on. Which is a theme.

Onwards.

2 minutes ago, deeane Koontz said:

Gordon sorted that wide left position for the next game at least

Rashford just has no end product

3 minutes ago, deeane Koontz said:

Gordon sorted that wide left position for the next game at least

Yeah.

Though he was poor in the first game.

Wide players need to step up, and in fairness he did today.

Saka still seems well off it.

Kane is fucking special.

We survive to lose another day.

Notable that Rashford has rediscovered his Stretford form.

another grim performance

superb finish by kane

tournament over in the azteca with another performance like that

I still reckon we'll win this 2-1

Moving Rice out the way and letting bellers run the midfield was key.

Anderson miles better too.

We do not need Rice Anderson and Bellers all bunched in together.

Let Bellers run the job

Wissa's miss at 0-1 was crucial in the end, we had enough moments to win comfortably though without playing well again, Rashford not doing enough, one of the line and one in the side netting, at least Gordon turned up finally with 2 assists, Bellingham denied twice, pens not given, their keeper had a blinder so it wasn't all bad, but we need to step up and play like we did vs Croatia in the 2nd half moving forward.

Pickford shouldn't be getting beat near post and I think their keeper despite his heroics maybe will feel he should have done better with Kane's 1st, his second isn't getting saved by anyone unless you predetermine it like Morocco's goalie Bounou did in the shootout vs Summerville for Netherlands.

Edited Wednesday at 18:163 days by Didledee

1 minute ago, Didledee said:

Wissa's miss at 0-1 was crucial in the end, we had enough moments to win comfortably though without playing well again, Rashford not doing enough, one of the line and one in the side netting, at least Gordon turned up finally with 2 assists, Bellingham denied twice, pens not given, so it wasn't all bad, but we need to step up and play like we did vs Croatia in the 2nd half moving forward.

Absolute sitter that

best golden boot race ever btw

King Kane. Brilliant that lad 👏

All the big players turning up this tournament.

You can moan about the performance all you want but these lads (Messi, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland) are the difference makers.

2 minutes ago, Greg_BWFC said:

King Kane. Brilliant that lad 👏

Like he said to himself give the fucking thing to me this is how you do it.

I hope I never see Djed Spence ever again, especially at full back. That right hand side was like watching Conway and Gale.

Saka and James just have to be fit for Mexico.

we could go Konsa right back, if we get past Mexico it might then be super focused on that position vs Vini Jr, even Nusa for Norway if it's them

Edited Wednesday at 18:283 days by Didledee

France would beat that defence 8-0

7 minutes ago, gonzo said:

France would beat that defence 8-0

And it'll be on the manager, the defenders he's taken are beyond stupid

Edited Wednesday at 18:393 days by L/H White

The first four games of this tournament show why Southgate used to be defensive in tournaments. We don't really have trustworthy defenders.

Nevertheless - we did it. And DR Congo were not a bad side at all so we should not underestimate the win.

I struggle to see us progressing beyond Mexico, not just because of the above frailties but also because they are the host nation playing in a stadium in which they have an incredible record and at altitude. It's all set against us.

At the very least we need to manage the second half better than we have in all four previous games - and that is likely to mean more common sense and caution before using our bench later in the game if we can keep the scoreline tight

I've just seen we play Mexico at 01.00

What a pisstake

Just now, mickbrown said:

Spence yes, Anderson is quality

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Moving Rice out the way and letting bellers run the midfield was key.

Anderson miles better too.

We do not need Rice Anderson and Bellers all bunched in together.

Let Bellers run the job

Rice best right back in the squad.

35 minutes ago, L/H White said:

And it'll be on the manager, the defenders he's taken are beyond stupid

It's not trying to be clever after the event either.

It's right in your face clear as day decisions.

We've got 4 identical like for like wingers.

We've taken 2 injury prone full backs and a defender who's not played all season.

We've just started a knock out world cup game with Djed Spence at right back who can barely get a game for 17th placed spurs and we finished the game with Declan Rice there.

Meanwhile We've got a right back playing for Real Madrid, a bang in form Lewis Hall and even Luke Shaw sat at home.

Harry Maguire is better than Guhei and Konsa.

Cole Palmer has more talent in his bing willy than Madauke.

Absolute barmy decisions.