England Friendlies

[Carlos J]

Well that was predictably turgid v Brazil. And no player had his collar up to cover the playfully updated flag.

Not much more to be hoped for v Belgium on Tuesday. Wales v Poland might be a better watch as at least there's some jeopardy on it.

[antdad]

From the little I saw and heard Brazil could've scored a few more. Ah well, a week of Southgate bashing here we come.

[Carlos J]

From the little I saw and heard Brazil could've scored a few more. Ah well, a week of Southgate bashing here we come.

They could have. Can't remember a decent England chance. And Southgate's subs were again too little too late.

[Jonathan]

It’s hard to get excited about any friendly, the refs let too much go and it creates a bit of a false type of game. Paqueta should have been sent off about 3 times. England created little.

[subsub]

It’s hard to get excited about any friendly, the refs let too much go and it creates a bit of a false type of game. Paqueta should have been sent off about 3 times. England created little.

Agreed. It's a friendly, nobody will remember it in a couple of months' time.

[black_guardian]

Still too leaden footed in defence, still not enough creativity in midfield and upfront without Kane, no one else is a reliable goalscorer.

Plus, Bellingham is a red card waiting to happen if he isn't controlling games.

[antdad]

Still too leaden footed in defence, still not enough creativity in midfield and upfront without Kane, no one else is a reliable goalscorer.

Plus, Bellingham is a red card waiting to happen if he isn't controlling games.

Harsh, he was clearly targeted and fouled out of the game.

[henrycrs]

It’s hard to get excited about any friendly, the refs let too much go and it creates a bit of a false type of game. Paqueta should have been sent off about 3 times. England created little.

Hard to get excited about any England game with that complete fraud in charge.

[Zambo]

It’s hard to get excited about any friendly, the refs let too much go and it creates a bit of a false type of game. Paqueta should have been sent off about 3 times. England created little.

Hard to get excited about any England game with that complete fraud in charge.

+1
An utter charlatan.

[Jonathan]

It’s hard to get excited about any friendly, the refs let too much go and it creates a bit of a false type of game. Paqueta should have been sent off about 3 times. England created little.

Hard to get excited about any England game with that complete fraud in charge.

+1
An utter charlatan.

I’m banking on him joining United

[Zambo]

Prefer Liverpool.

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

Henners called this bastard day one. Complete gimp, totally fucking clueless.

[JimmyDee]

Refresh my memory ... according to the tS pundits before the game HOW many of the Brazil team would get into the England squad? None, was it?

[henrycrs]

Henners called this bastard day one. Complete gimp, totally fucking clueless.

I fucking did. He should never have been given the keys and once we least to Croatia in the World Cup he should’ve been sent packing.

[Sunbeam Alpine]

Prefer Liverpool.

I can't think of a less likely choice for LIverpool.
No fit whatsoever.

More generally, if Southgate wants to be a club manager, why has he been content to manage a national side for 6 years?

As far as this team is concerned, it looks vulnerable on the left. Chilwell is not England class.