August Friendlies Thread

by Duty281 Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:29 pm

England v Italy (20:00)
Scotland v Australia (20:00)
Wales v Bosnia-H (19:45)
N. Ireland v Finland (19:45)
Serbia v R. Ireland (19:45)

England to win 2-1 thumbsup

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:32 pm

I think England will lose 0-1. Lots of changes and experiments.

by Duty281 Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:07 pm

The England team:

England: 1 Jack Butland, 2 Kyle Walker, 3 Leighton Baines, 4 Michael Carrick, 5 Gary Cahill, 6 Phil Jagielka, 7 Adam Johnson, 8 Frank Lampard (c), 9 Andy Carroll, 10 Tom Cleverley, 11 Ashley Young.

Substitutes: 12 Joleon Lescott, 13 John Ruddy, 14 Ryan Bertrand, 15 Steven Caulker, 16 James Milner, 17 Jake Livermore, 18 Jack Rodwell, 19 Jermain Defoe.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:18 pm

ok predos

england 2-0
scotland 1-0
wales 1-0
n ireland 1-0
ireland 1-0

5 wins

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:38 pm

I very nearly called that line up. I had Milner rather than Cleverly though.

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:45 pm

Italy's line up looks pretty weak actually, wouldn't be surprised to see England win. Hoping for a big performance from Andy Carroll.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:58 pm

It'll be a draw I reckon. 1-1.

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:02 pm

Is that yet another new kit for England?

by Liam Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:04 pm

Wales hit the bar and gone close but Bosnia controlling the game, looking very dangerous from corners and have just hit the bar from one. 0-0.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:11 pm

I'm not alone in thinking these pre season friendlies are a total waste of time am I?

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:13 pm

FreekShow wrote:I'm not alone in thinking these pre season friendlies are a total waste of time am I?

No you're not, such a risk for the clubs as well.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:14 pm

That is a soft goal to concede. I agree Andy.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:26 pm

Great header.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:28 pm

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:32 pm

Am I looking at this game through rose tinted glasses or are we actually playing ok and passing better and looking comfortable on the ball??

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:37 pm

Our passing and movement does appear a lot better than usual.

by Geordie Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:47 pm

They're doing well. The youngsters look settled.

I'd like to see Johnson getting regular football be it at Man City or elsewhere...he has real ability that needs developed.

Id be quite happy never to see Rooney in an England shirt again.

by Duty281 Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:50 pm

We look good with the ball, pass and move going well. I've just checked the stats - 57% of possession in that first half for England. Now let's push on and win.

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:52 pm

Who do you think will be going off?

Butland off, Ruddy on.

Leighton Baines off, Bertrand on.

Michael Carrick off, Rodwell on.

Lampard off, Milner on.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:52 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:

Id be quite happy never to see Rooney in an England shirt again.

I don't think you're the only one thinking this either.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:53 pm

ermm rooney- i think he tries to hard

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:00 pm

John Ruddy on.

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:01 pm

Andy Carroll is off and Jermain Defoe is on.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:01 pm

Crimey wrote:John Ruddy on.

Olly will be foaming at the mouth!

How many subs are allowed?

by **Crimey** Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:03 pm

FreekShow wrote:
Crimey wrote:John Ruddy on.

Olly will be foaming at the mouth!

How many subs are allowed?

Don't think there is a limit with friendlies.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:16 pm

glad hodgson has moved forward with his approach and not stuck to that rigid system. ITS VERY VERY EARLY DAYS. but i am happy enough

by Geordie Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:23 pm

mystiroakey wrote:ermm rooney- i think he tries to hard

When he can be bothered he does. Im just not a fan. I dont like his attitude, and whilst he puts some fantastic performances in for Utd i havent seen many for England and think its time to try some of the youngsters like Welbeck, Sturridge etc....but thats just my opinion i guess.

Also:

Can someone tell me what Milner does that keeps his place in this team / squad.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:25 pm

Not sure how milner keeps his place- but i think he has been decent tonight.

BTW watching without commentary- was that goal supposed to be offside?.. A bit harsh if it was. Looked good to me and he didnt seem to be impeading play

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:36 pm

He got some leather on that. Great hit.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:36 pm

great goal by defoe..

This has been a cracking game- 10 times the 'important' one

by Geordie Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:37 pm

Crackin Goal.

Is that Livermore on? Was it for Lampard? Missed that one.

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:43 pm

You gotta love the traveling England fans. They are either extremely loyal or have horrible home lives! Legends.

by Geordie Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:47 pm

Not one of my favorite people....but does any think Neville might be having a positive influence?
He's a winner, his team played great football...and he and his fellow defenders were "professional" shall we say Wink

Must have a bit of an influence...be interesting to see come more serious games....

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:48 pm

good predo duty

by Guest Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:49 pm

Bearing in mind he considered his own international career a complete waste of time he has taken to his role with a lot of enthusiasm.

by Geordie Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:52 pm

Yes he did FS your right...but you never know.

Well meaningless game, but a good run out for some kids...and beat the Italians..which gives a little confidence.

Showed we dont need Barry, Rooney, Ferdinand, Terry...etc

by Duty281 Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:56 pm

Good 2-1 win and at times England played nice football. We finished with 58% possession as well! Cracking finish by Defoe to win the game. Superb support by the England fans as well. Roll on the Qualifiers!

In other games, I see Belgium have beaten Holland 4-2 (3 goals in last 5 minutesfor Belgium!) and Argentina have beaten Germany 3-1.

by mystiroakey Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:59 pm

Germany are not all they are cracked up to be. they normally dominate qualifying-- I have a funny feeling things anrt gonna go so smooth this time

by monty junior Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:14 pm

They're second team which they played against France,Argentina and Switzerland is way below they're first team. Last time it was 4-0 Germany, friendlies are pointless. Saying that i'm pleased with beating Australia 3-1, they aren't much good but should give us a lot of rankings points being so far above us to pop back into the 30's

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