The Official *England's Passage to Paris 2016* Thread

by FootballLight Sun 29 Mar 2015, 7:44 pm

First topic message reminder :

Sorry 24, I'm thinking of the World Cup again.

by Guest Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:11 pm

Deffo pen. Stones put us in the mess in the first place

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:11 pm

Well that's the end to cruise control!

Certainly a pen (Rose's 2nd, by right).

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:12 pm

Definite pen in fairness, the moment you move your arm away from your body it's hand to ball, shameful commentating.

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:19 pm

Sturridge for Walcott? Pre-planned, I hope.

by Fernando Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:21 pm

Id have thought so since Theo not played in any games and Sturridge is injury prone.

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:23 pm

Why is Milner still taking set-pieces?! mad

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:23 pm

Drinkwater is not up to this level, he's industrious but very little else.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:24 pm

Milner and Drinkwater are not good enough.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:25 pm

On this showing for Drinkwater anyway. Bit harsh to write him off after one game I suppose.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:28 pm

It's been carried by Kante for much of the season, only been picked because he plays for Leicester.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:29 pm

Walcott, Ox, Milner, Lallana (who has done well tonight), Sturridge, Jagielka, Drinkwater, Wilshere and Henderson (less so) should all have fears they wont make it. But most of them will.

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:33 pm

On merit, Rooney should also have a fear that he won't make it. But he certainly will.

Theo and Oxlade are probably battling for one place. As are Wilshere and Alli. Henderson and Lallana are probably safe. Jagielka and Drinkwater almost definitely not. Sturridge is fine as long as he guarantees fitness. Milner probably not.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:36 pm

Kane, Vardy and Defoe are the only strikers to score more than him this season, you do not go into a major championship with no senior players.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:38 pm

Weak defending from Jagielka.

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:38 pm

Wow. Referee misses the clearest possible foul.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:41 pm

Well at least this should prove Saturday's team was pretty much the best one

by Guest Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:46 pm

Drinkwater MOTM lol

by Mad for Chelsea Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:56 pm

well at least that might keep expectations down a bit...

Think the ref has got it wrong on tha goal, but Jagielka could also have been stronger. England seemed to lose most of their attacking threat when Walcott came on, he looked very short of match sharpness to me, and Kane was pretty poor for once.

Drinkwater was OK, but nothing more, don't think he's got the extra quality needed. Dier a much better option surely.

Milner shouldn't be near an England team again.

Forster did well in goal.

by Duty281 Tue 29 Mar 2016, 9:59 pm

Meh, England shot themselves in the foot and faded after the hour mark.

Not much more to say. Thank you to the bookmakers for giving 'evens' on over 2.5 goals, that was very kind.

by LivinginItaly Wed 30 Mar 2016, 7:28 am

Probably this defeat isnt such a bad thing for England. It will help to dampen some of the overhyped expectation after the Germany game, whilst confirming the pecking order for a few positions.

by guildfordbat Wed 30 Mar 2016, 9:53 am

LivinginItaly wrote:Probably this defeat isnt such a bad thing for England. It will help to dampen some of the overhyped expectation after the Germany game, whilst confirming the pecking order for a few positions.

Feel that's true, especially about the hype. I had no great quarrel with either of the Dutch goals but some refs wouldn't have given a penalty for Rose's handling whilst many would have blown for a foul on Jagielka. If both decisions had gone our way, we would not only have won last night's game but the Euros as well - at least in some fans' eyes. On such fine margins are too many expectations set.

by **hampo17** Mon 04 Apr 2016, 1:58 pm

Glad to see Harry Redknapp has given his thoughts on the England squad for the Euros, stating that Wes Morgan is deserving of a call up. picard

by Stella Mon 04 Apr 2016, 2:00 pm

PaulHv2 wrote:Glad to see Harry Redknapp has given his thoughts on the England squad for the Euros, stating that Wes Morgan is deserving of a call up.

Given his opposition, and that fans want form players in, then why not?

by **hampo17** Mon 04 Apr 2016, 2:01 pm

Apart from him playing for Jamaica 25 times....can't think of many reasons that will top that one Stella Wink

by Stella Mon 04 Apr 2016, 2:04 pm

PaulHv2 wrote:Apart from him playing for Jamaica 25 times....can't think of many reasons that will top that one Stella

Aah, I'll keep my mouth firmly shut!

He's crap anyway Very Happy

by **hampo17** Mon 04 Apr 2016, 2:05 pm

by Guest Fri 08 Apr 2016, 5:21 pm

Henderson out for six to eight weeks, will likely miss the Euro's. Pretty much guarantees Wilshere

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 08 Apr 2016, 5:51 pm

John wrote:Henderson out for six to eight weeks, will likely miss the Euro's. Pretty much guarantees Wilshere

A better outcome for England. Would only be bettered by a Milner injury

by Duty281 Fri 08 Apr 2016, 6:07 pm

England's first game is nine weeks away, so Henderson will still probably make it on the plane.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 08 Apr 2016, 6:46 pm

If it was six weeks till the first game he'd still be on that plane. Him and Jack together. Jack could stay out all night snorting Charlie and he'd still get a place in the squad with his wheelchair.

This should be the moment that nails Noble's already deserved selection, but I'd put money on this being nothing but an annoyance to Woy's triumvirate of Milly, Willy and Hendo

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 13 Apr 2016, 6:17 pm

Best thread for it:

Benzema banned by French FA from playing in the Euros

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 23 Apr 2016, 5:27 pm

With a weak central midfield, is Rooney in midfield the best thing for the team? Gives us much more footballing ability in midfield and also gives the space for Kane up front.

Dier Rooney and Alli gives lovely balance

by Hammersmith harrier Sat 23 Apr 2016, 5:29 pm

At the point of a diamond it might work but I don't think the balance is that great with Alli there so would still pick Carrick ahead of Rooney in midfield personally.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 23 Apr 2016, 6:03 pm

Dier holding, Rooney ball playing with the ability to create and Alli going up and down with less responsibility at the back.

by Guest Fri 06 May 2016, 9:41 am

Oxlade-Chamberlain ruled out of Euro 2016. Pretty irrelevant news. I'd probably take Townsend now, as Walcott has had no football whatsoever.

by **Crimey** Fri 06 May 2016, 9:45 am

Don't think Chamberlain, Walcott or Townsend should go. I think only the first was being seriously considered.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 06 May 2016, 10:01 am

Fully agree with Crimey, none of them make my final squad

by Stella Fri 06 May 2016, 10:23 am

Milner can play on the wing!

by **Crimey** Fri 06 May 2016, 11:00 am

Not that I want to start the debate again, but Milner has been absolutely fantastic for a few months now. He should 100% be in the squad for me.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 06 May 2016, 11:03 am

Stella wrote:Milner can play on the wing!

I've heard he can play CB like Bobby Moore too Whistle

(hugs Crimey)

by Stella Fri 06 May 2016, 11:31 am

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Stella wrote:Milner can play on the wing!

I've heard he can play CB like Bobby Moore too (hugs Crimey)

Has a bit more pace than Sir Bobby did!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 06 May 2016, 4:55 pm

Not of mind though

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