He will be playing to keep it tight 100%, because that’s what he does.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 ** spoilers ** [3rd - 6th December 2022]
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He will be playing to keep it tight 100%, because that’s what he does.
But he’s in form, and form matters a lot
Maybe Southgate wants players who won't give the ball away so much? Not so much of an issue against Wales but better opposition will take advantage.
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It’s still massively unfair on the goalkeeper to penalise him for coming off his line early when the taker stutters like that. Given that the pen was meaningless he should have just sat down on his line for the retake to make a point.
That was a bad game for everyone. Rashford has never been technical with the ball.
Bad game for everyone or not, your prerequisite for starting tonight is keeping the ball. Saka couldn’t hold his pants up against USA.
Yes in one game. Rashford is always like that.
As is Saka. He's been one of the best players in the league this season, and arguably England's best player since (and including) the Euros.
For me, Saka is nailed on to start at the moment, as are Kane, Jude and Rice. The question therefore is whether you move Foden inside and drop Henderson, drop Foden, or drop Rashford.
Henderson is the least interesting of those three, but he stabilised the midfield when he came on against the USA, and was excellent against Wales. He gives licence to Bellingham to push higher, and that makes him dangerous.
Foden is, firstly, and incredible talent, but he also keeps the ball better than Rashford. He won't burn people with his pace, but he'll make the right decision more frequently.
Rashford can be electric, and I'm really happy to see him back to form. But this is a game we should be trying to control. If we try to play pace against Senegal, they'll sit deep and launch it over the top. Henderson, Saka and Foden give us control which Rashford doesn't. But he's a great option off the bench.
Right call imo. Although I'd argue that, if we get through, Rashford should start against France to give them something to worry about in behind.
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No Sterling's a massive blow for Senegal.
Only reason there is no Sterling is because of 'family issues'. Otherwise you know poor ol' Foden would be on the bench!
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Southgate going back to a defensive setup. Dropping Rashford is also a backwards step.
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Dealing with a family issue.