Indeed, we have seen first hand how a different system and tactics can change a team. (A team that still included Hughes and Clyne).

We know the players are good enough, we see them every week.

Hopefully the press now can get out of Southgate's backside, and realise we've been playing with a hand break for a while now.

I am not a highly paid manager, but it seems obvious to me playing Tripper at left back, means we have no attack down the left as he doesnt overlap and cross a ball, as he has to cut back. So whoever plays left wing has no support, Mitchell would be a better option. Why play a right back in midfield, who just walks around and gives the ball away constantly. They have obviously had to tactic to press the opposition as they think they are too good to do that.
Our media sense of entitlement claiming we are favourites etc is embarrassing, I expect other major teams think we are a joke.

Yes wokegate gambled on Shaw being fit and thats backfired and not to take cover was a big error . The only thing that will save our euros is a player revolt ,a change of formation and some attacking intent

What’s the betting we see more lethargic passing back, sideways and occasionally forth in our own half, in reaction to his “We didn’t keep the ball” revelation?

Edited by Eaglehamster (21 Jun 2024 6.08am)

I have now sufficient funds to last me the rest of my life. Provided I don't buy anything.

I haven’t seen or heard the interview, but am I right in saying Southgate said they haven’t got a replacement or haven’t replaced Kalvin Phillips? has he forgotten about Wharton then?? The only difference is, Wharton actually passes forward as well

I'm particularly annoying with this, Shaw hasn't played since Feb, it was clear he was a monumental risk, and would have zero fitness if he recovered.

We also saw Trippier play in both friendlies, and offer the same as he is offering in the tournament, zero. He may be a better player than Mitchell, but he's not a better left back.

And this is the trap that former England manager have fallen into and now GS is well and truly stuck in it. Squeezing players in to roles that doesn't suit them. Seemingly oblivious to the fact that it clearly doesn't work.

And don't even get be started with TAA. There are enough decent options here. Not all necessarily in the best English 11 players, but would help give more balance:
Wharton
Ward-Prowse
Ross Barkley
Dare I even say Will Hughes
Or try Rice as the 6