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Now that's over we can look forward to being 'entertained' by England again next summer.
Feeling very positive about Wales' future with new talent ready to step up.
Since Ampadu & Brooks were unused subs in the last 2 qualifiers ... does that mean they cannot represent England in future?
Bellamy to replace Coleman?
They have to play or they can be poached.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
When’s our next friendly so we can give these lads a run out?
Thought that may be the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Every cloud at least we don’t have to run the gauntlet in Russia next year!!!
Friendlies don't tie a player to a country. Ampadu could, theoretically, play for Wales in a friendly next month and England would still be able to call him up for Russia in the summer. However, I think there are unwritten rules between the Home Nations to stop this from happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
Weve always got a chance with a fully fit Bale.
Going forward our centre halves worry me. Williams looks like hes going downhill rapidly. What will he be like one year from now?
True.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Agreed. Wonder who will act as bodyguards for the England (and Wolves) fans?Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
Actually this is a good point. The last few games have seen us look shaky at the back. Williams is in poor form for Everton at the moment, and he is not the same player from 18 months ago. That said, maybe a flat back 4 is not something that suits him either?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Don't think Ashley was entirely to blame for the goal. May have another tournament in him. What we need is another 'John Charles or Toshack' to surface.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
In the right team Christian Doidge of Forest Green Rovers could be worth a look.
It seemed more than that. He seems to struggle getting in aerial challenges. Looks as if hes jumping in lead boots. Cant recall one challenge where he won the ball and cleared it well away with his head. Chester isnt dominant in the air either. Its no wonder we didnt look like any sort of threat at set pieces.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badly Ironed Shirt
And we get to see England running away and I can’t see the Russian old bill doing much to save them.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
We build our foundation on a back 5, but in our opening games in the group, we conceded more goals as a back 5.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badly Ironed Shirt
No Hennessy was the main culprit. But he should have hit it away and then he should have done better getting back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
What of Williams? Did he need to think he was Franz Beckenbauer or should he have belted the thing away?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Lay off the glueQuote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
I reckon I can get together 11 people to play for 90 minutes tomorrow. Do you want to referee?Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I’ll play no.10 just off Christian Doidge.Quote:
Originally Posted by surge