Portugal it is then...
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Sorry mistype by me on the formation. Its a case of having to agree to disagree on this one. 442 is the way to go and has been for England for a long time. Suddenly changing half way through the tournament was a mistake as proved against Equador. No goals from open play against a team that played very poorly was the proof it didn't work.
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Originally Posted by **************
Sorry mistype by me on the formation. Its a case of having to agree to disagree on this one. 442 is the way to go and has been for England for a long time. Suddenly changing half way through the tournament was a mistake as proved against Equador. No goals from open play against a team that played very poorly was the proof it didn't work.
Its all fair opinions. I think what ever we decide to play aslong as we dont give Portugal too much time on the ball we can turn them over comfortably
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I've waited a while for a holding midfieder to sit in so that we could see lampard and gerrard play together without the problem of whose doing the holding, but again they both had bad games. maybe they just are too similar for them to both be in the same team, holding midfielder behind them or not. I think we sould drop lampard and go 4-4-2, with carrick and gerrard in the middle, beckham on the right, and have crouch and rooney up front. rooney tried hard yesterday and got better as space opened up, but crouch is very good when he's got his back to goal and will fit the team better.
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All I see from crouch is more silly fouls and offsides. IMHO he shouldn't be in the squad, let alone a starting 11. I think they should go with the team they started their last match with, and I'd like to see Lennon more.
what a pile of **** the first half was! It doesn't work!!! If we don't go back to 442 we are out plain and simple. Absolutely shocking first half. 
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It was certainly a surprise to see an Argentinian referee officiating this match. I was certain that FIFA's policy on refereeing was that if your country goes through you will not qualify for any further games.
With the Argentinian officiating and Merk (German) still in part of the selection panel for the Finals I am puzzled......
FIFA are not helping and the referees which have been officiating have been beyond belief with their decisions.....
With the Argentinian officiating and Merk (German) still in part of the selection panel for the Finals I am puzzled......
FIFA are not helping and the referees which have been officiating have been beyond belief with their decisions.....
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, way overpaid players who cannot even win !!!
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From: The Cheshire end of the emasculated Cat & Fiddle
Originally Posted by pauld37
Gutted, what a downer I bet Carvalho's pills are in for another battering of Terry, Lampard & Cole come the pre-season training in August
As no doubt will Ronaldo's from Rooney, Ferdinand & Neville
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