| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread 23:58 - Jun 30 with 32755 views | Ned_Kennedys |
Following our rousing success this evening it’s my pleasure to start the next match thread again as we stumble towards Euro success.
Foden and Saka out, Eze and Palmer in.
Centre midfield sorted after Mainoo’s decent performance.
Not sure about LB: stick with Trippier I guess? | | | |  |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 11:52 - Jul 1 with 3202 views | daveB |
Rice is certainly one of a number of problems, it's like at QPR when Dozzell was playing the centre halves were like the chuckle brothers to me to you but as soon as Hayden came in and played on the half turn the team were transformed. Rice needs to do that much better, he's giving Stones no options and it's sideways backwards all the time. Mainoo did quite well and tried to drive us forward but he can't do it alone.
What he does next will be interesting as he's forced into changes at the back, possibly go to a back 3 with Saka/Trent as wing backs
Personally I'd go Konsa in for Guehi, They have some quick forwards so can't go with Dunk
Gomez or Shaw left back and Gordon or Eze in for Foden.
Saka will be lucky to stay in but with a better balance on the left I think he can come good on the right
Bellingham/Kane both been crap but they are your match winners and you can't drop them | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 12:36 - Jul 1 with 3096 views | numptydumpty |
Thought exactly the same.
That was some goal too. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 14:19 - Jul 1 with 2963 views | CiderwithRsie |
Up arrowed this purely for use of the phrase "First Division".
Down with League Name Inflation! | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 14:27 - Jul 1 with 2943 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
You won’t get this in Ireland for obvious reasons, but its particularly hard after a lukewarm performance watching him trying to flog me yoghurt. [Post edited 1 Jul 2024 14:35]
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 14:42 - Jul 1 with 2904 views | Benny_the_Ball |
No way is Southgate dropping Bellingham. He'll play unless UEFA suspend him for his gesture. [Post edited 1 Jul 2024 15:54]
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 17:32 - Jul 1 with 2754 views | paulparker |
Great post
Nothing has summed up our tournament more as when Slovakia nearly scored from the halfway line
He can’t help himself than to sit on a lead , at 2-1 they were gone but we then stick 10 men on the 18 yard box and looked all over the shop
The Swiss will beat us 2-1 because he is to arrogant to change | |
| And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
Brian Moore
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 17:39 - Jul 1 with 2740 views | Toast_R |
The biggest problem we've got is clearly the manager. Can't see him changing anything drastic and I think the Swiss will beat us in every department including goals for.
2-1 defeat after going 2-0 down. | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 18:32 - Jul 1 with 2680 views | lassel |
Without saying what he *should* do, what he *will* do is Konsa in for Guehi and otherwise unchanged.
Perhaps if Trippier isn’t ready Saka at LB and Palmer in but I’m sure he’ll be fine.
2-0 Switzerland | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 18:35 - Jul 1 with 2659 views | Rangersw12 |
1-0 England
Kane pen | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 19:34 - Jul 1 with 2553 views | jtuck |
Would go full Graham Taylor. Two up front: Kane and Toney. Wingers Gordon and Palmer, dropping Moody Manc and Saka. Konsa in at back. Mix it up...plenty of long ball and occasionally surprise playing of football. Pure fantasy as Southgate will plod on, playing delusional way. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 19:44 - Jul 1 with 2524 views | daveB |
I'm not sure going route one is the answer against the Swiss they'd pick us off quite easily | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 20:15 - Jul 1 with 2470 views | CiderwithRsie |
Frankly "I'd go full Graham Taylor" is probably the most frightening phrase an England fan could hear. | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 20:20 - Jul 1 with 2460 views | izlingtonhoop |
Do I not Like that? | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 20:33 - Jul 1 with 2433 views | Boston |
Mark my words, they'll be many mountains to climb. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 21:32 - Jul 1 with 2329 views | Bluce_Ree |
Playing a second striker changed us for the better. Foden deffo out. I thought Saka has been pretty good tho.
Not sure about starting Eze. I'm not convinced. | |
| Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. He runs like a cheetah, his crosses couldn't be sweeter. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 09:15 - Jul 2 with 2161 views | simmo |
Aside from all the justified criticism of Southgate and his perceived arrogance, the fact we're approaching game 5 of a tournament we've been prepping years for, and still don't know our best team or preferred style, is damning in the extreme.
I can't tell you what kind of team we're trying to be, and having players out of position with vast areas of the pitch nullified has been an issue since the first game - yet I'm pretty positive none of this will be addressed for Saturday.
He's already fcked us over at LB, but the other issues are salvageable, and I genuinely think we're only a few small changes away from winning the whole thing. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 09:38 - Jul 2 with 2132 views | TheChef |
44 fkin 2. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 09:40 - Jul 2 with 2130 views | vanrrrr |
I happened to be at the Italy Switzerland R16 game in Berlin .
Italy were absolute shite but I was impressed by the Swiss - very well organized and coached a bit of pace up front and strong down the middle. Game was over in 50 odd mins and Italy knew it - so they will be well rested too.
My advice to Gareth :
Don't give xhaka the time Italy did - absolutely ran the show and had so much time to pick a pass
Attack down the wings where the swiss look weakest - Only joy Italy go was was here on the odd occasion they beat the press
Would not be surprised if this went to pens | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 10:01 - Jul 2 with 2098 views | Watford_Ranger |
Football is cyclical and I think 442 will make a comeback at some point. So many teams trying and failing to play lovely triangles while rarely looking like scoring. There’s nothing wrong with being a bit more direct, looking to play in the other team’s half and having more than one isolated striker. It doesn’t have to be John Beck. | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 10:04 - Jul 2 with 2097 views | BexleyHoop |
I would Like us start with a team that are all playing in positions they are used to
-------------------- Kane----------
------Gordan -- Bellingham ----Palmer
----------------Rice ------Mainoo--------
Gomez ---- Konsa ---Stones ----Walker
If this ain't working then go 442 with Toney or Watkins to give Kane some support with either Rice / Mainoo making way. Replace Gordan and Palmer with Eze and Saka when they tire | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 10:21 - Jul 2 with 2063 views | daveB |
No matter which 11 he plays the big change needs to be far more width and when we have the ball players being closer to each other so we can move the ball quickly. | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 10:33 - Jul 2 with 2036 views | TheChef |
Yes must get the players closer and be more compact through the middle. Look at how Spain play. | |
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 11:43 - Jul 2 with 1930 views | StanFan |
This This 100% This.
We move the ball SO SLOWLY. There is no movement from the players in front so passing forwards is a lottery. This makes it so easy to stop us as a team. Tight marking and a bit of a press and we're completely nullified. | | | |
| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 00:06 - Jul 3 with 1587 views | 100percent |
great interview...
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| England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread on 01:05 - Jul 3 with 1551 views | PunteR |
I wouldn't drop Kane either. He's a goal scorer. Would be like dropping Lineker.
Palmer needs to be on the pitch. Id drop Foden and have Eze on next game.
I think Rice has been one of our most consistent players , id argue he's not having the movement in front of him or players asking for the ball. | |
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