I have to say that was Englands poorest showing so far at the tournemount. They looked very flat and tried first half and gave the ball away constantly, didn't close down etc. Second half was a lot better but still not brilliant. I thought Rooney was very poor on his comeback, gave the ball away a lot. Wellbeck non existent. Milner and Ashley Young were very poor on the wings.
But do you know what, for all that criticism this England team is showing me something I have NEVER seen before. For the first time EVER they are playing as a TEAM! They are working their socks off, throwing themselves in front of every ball, looking very good at the back. They're showing true English grit and determination. And the thing is that even when you're not playing well going forward, if you're keeping things tight at the back you've always got a chance.
I think we have a chance against Italy, I would say they are huge favourites but theirs always a chance. I think Roy must make some changes though.
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