World Cup 2014

[El Kabong]

It's bad luck for England but by the next Euros they'll be ready to challenge I am sure (especially if Woy is gone)

[ryanman]

It's bad luck for England but by the next Euros they'll be ready to challenge I am sure (especially if Woy is gone)

Well I think we have shown more promise WITH the ball (87% pass completion vs Italy, 82% vs Uruguay) which is unheard of for our style of play, but we have looked more fragile at the back than in my lifetime. So maybe we sacrificed one for the other. But there is hope going forward. Roy is a good man, plays the media expertly, but to be true winners we need a winner as a manager.

I like the US team, hope they do well. Won the first game not playing well so I think they have a gear or two to go. As long as they have a go and play to potential I'm sure the US fans will accept that.

[killersheep]

It's bad luck for England but by the next Euros they'll be ready to challenge I am sure (especially if Woy is gone)

Well I think we have shown more promise WITH the ball (87% pass completion vs Italy, 82% vs Uruguay) which is unheard of for our style of play, but we have looked more fragile at the back than in my lifetime. So maybe we sacrificed one for the other. But there is hope going forward. Roy is a good man, plays the media expertly, but to be true winners we need a winner as a manager.

I like the US team, hope they do well. Won the first game not playing well so I think they have a gear or two to go. As long as they have a go and play to potential I'm sure the US fans will accept that.

It can't be understated how key it is for Bradley to have a strong showing, he had a bad game against Ghana and the midfield got decimated. Hope he finds his legs for this match.

[El Kabong]

It can't be understated how key it is for Bradley to have a strong showing, he had a bad game against Ghana and the midfield got decimated. Hope he finds his legs for this match.

Bar Jermaine Jones who had himself a fucking MATCH!

The game will find Bradley, he'll be alright he just can't force his way into it. I reckon it's Wondo or Johansson who needs the big game helping Dempsey out.

[El Kabong]

Going forward England have plenty of young talent...I think Sturridge gives you a good solid striker for years to come, Welbeck can grow and develop. You've got great wingers at your disposal Theo, Ox, Sterling. You've got some talent in the attacking midfield with Wilshire, Lallana, and the kids coming up behind them like Ward-Prowse, Jack Cork. I think Goalkeeper and CB are probably your biggest bugaboos other than a competent manager. Luke Shaw and Leighton Baines at LB...not too bad, Flano and Clyne at RB. You've got some highly skilled athletes and I think with Spain suffering a huge setback like they have they might take longer to fix because they are going to lose an entire side due to age and we don't know how they'll handle that. With England I believe there will be an easier transition because you've got a few guys ready to lead after the guys of Gerrard's era retire from international play.

[ryanman]

Going forward England have plenty of young talent...I think Sturridge gives you a good solid striker for years to come, Welbeck can grow and develop. You've got great wingers at your disposal Theo, Ox, Sterling. You've got some talent in the attacking midfield with Wilshire, Lallana, and the kids coming up behind them like Ward-Prowse, Jack Cork. I think Goalkeeper and CB are probably your biggest bugaboos other than a competent manager. Luke Shaw and Leighton Baines at LB...not too bad, Flano and Clyne at RB. You've got some highly skilled athletes and I think with Spain suffering a huge setback like they have they might take longer to fix because they are going to lose an entire side due to age and we don't know how they'll handle that. With England I believe there will be an easier transition because you've got a few guys ready to lead after the guys of Gerrard's era retire from international play.

Good summary. John Stones at CB could be an answer.

[killersheep]

It's nice that one of these teams showed up.