UEFA Euro 2016 Group B ** spoilers** (England, Slovakia, Russia, Wales)

[McBain]

Why, because Kane's taking a corner or because you live in Preston?

Thankfully I don't actually live in Preston, a nice little area outside, but you'd never have heard of it

 

[Marsman]

If Sterling is as useless as he was against Russia and Roy doesn't substitute him, and if he doesn't use Vardy should Kane be absent again, then I think Roy should be shipped off to the OAP home early.

 

[Combat Fighter]

That's where the cross will land

Have to say he was useless at taking corners.

 

[rickjames]

Starting to feel sick

 

[Trusty]

I just haven't seen anything to suggest he's better than Vardy. Sterling's got just 2 goals in 24 caps, and both came across soft opposition, Vardy's got 3 from 8 caps and all against decent opposition. For me, it should Vardy and Kane up front, with Rashford brought on part way through the second half if we need fresh legs up front.

I agree, but i wouldn't have started Stirling in the first place but since Roy has, i suppose he has to give another chance to the the starting line up he originally chose. I would have had Kane and Vardy up front as well and done everything to fit a system around that.

 

[Robbo]

Sterling again, if ever someone deserved to be dropped, wow.

 

[ps3ud0]

Do what France did (no Pogba or Griezmann at the start) - put a few new players on from the start and if it doesnt work you have subs to use...

Might as well give others a chance unless Roy thinks this lineup is his best one

ps3ud0

 

[abbviper]

Lol! Has RH got money on England going out in the first round?

 

[Clipsey]

Seriously stubborn old man, trying to prove a point. Can't believe he's sticking with Sterling!

 

[Rroff]

Lol! Has RH got money on England going out in the first round?

You have to wonder.

 

[Mr Jack]

I agree, but i wouldn't have started Stirling in the first place but since Roy has, i suppose he has to give another chance to the the starting line up he originally chose.

Yeah, I guess that's a fair point. I think I'd still rather the manager tweaked the team in response to player's performance in the tournament itself.

 

[Sargatanas2511]

The picture Sky Sports have of Roy Hodgson on their front page is cracking me up. He doesn't look too comfortable.

 

[arcon33]

If sterling has a 'mare again woy will bring on Sturrige before Vardy

 

[RoboCod]

I'm excited, but I think I'm going to bet on Wales.

 

[McBain]

What was that Joe?

 

[Azza]

I can't watch!!!!

Least we've got the Russians as the last game if we need it.

 

[Mr Jack]

"Something with a bit of extra adrenaline from Joe Hart" - lol

 

[Robbo]

Come on England!

 

[Maccy]

Nice one Joe!

 

[Trusty]

Yeah, I guess that's a fair point. I think I'd still rather the manager tweaked the team in response to player's performance in the tournament itself.

Yea, it depends how you view it. 3 games in the group, be ruthless and drop people after 1 game or do you assess it after 2? Roy's done the latter which people can't really have any quibbles with. If Stirling was'nt very good today and still kept his place then you'd have to wonder, it would be dam right unfair on the other players not to get a game when someone isn't performing. Deschamps on the other hand, dropped the players that didn't perform straight off the bat, but tbh, their games were a bit easier, and France were always going to go to the latter rounds, a bit of squad rotation is needed to keep people fresh. I feel for Vardy though, what more does he need to do to start a game. I suppose someone has to lose out, it's harsh on anyone.