Richardthughes
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| Quote (SoonerintheBluegrass @ June 13 2010,19:50) | | Quote | Under the circs, a one-all draw is a result even if the keeper gifted the Yanks a goal.
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I felt the wind came out of the sails a bit when Milner got booked and Capello inserted Shaun Wright-Phillips. I have no ill will toward SWP (except that he's a shadow of the threat Lennon poses on the other side), but that forced Gerrard back into the holding midfield spot instead of attacking (which would have given that American defense fits, as I had hoped the goal in the fourth minute was merely a preview). Lampard had one flash of quality, but was otherwise dismal (that free kick was wretched), and I think he'd fare better with Stevie moving up anyway. Here's hoping Barry is fit soon.
The back line is a bit spotty. Johnson did well pushing up the wing, Terry was solid, but though I'm biased as a 'Pool supporter*-- Carragher just doesn't have the pace to keep up with some of the strikers England will face beyond the group stage.
Rooney wasn't awful, but apart from him, they don't look terribly frightening in the attacking third.
The goalkeeping was obviously dreadful. Fuck Everton-- that goes without saying-- but Howard is miles better than anything England could put in goal. It's a miracle West Ham didn't drop if that's any indication of Green's true quality.
Nonetheless, should be an easy six from Slovenia and Algeria, and it'll depend on who they draw in the next round. If they play like they did on Saturday, they won't beat anyone else.
*Yes, I'm an American, but fuck US Soccer. YNWA. |
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