England Squad

[Fen Canary]

Tuchel has refused to pick Palmer for the upcoming squads, seemingly as a result of Palmer withdrawing from too many previous friendlies and lesser matches. I’m glad to see a manager of the national side finally stand up to the players thinking they can pick and choose which matches they play in.
I know people have belittled the Nations League but I feel it’s done the job it was set up to do, which was replace the friendlies with semi competitive matches against similar ability opponents

 

[morty]

I just saw on Sky that England are playing tonight, I had actually forgotten.

I struggle to get excited about Internationals unless part of a tournament!

 

[Fenway Frank]

Someone mentioned it to me earlier today, I didn't know either

 

[Fen Canary]

I don’t mind the Nations League matches. They’re usually fairly competitive and I don’t get as annoyed if England play poorly as I would during a proper tournament so it’s often a fairly enjoyable watch

 

[morty]

I don’t mind the Nations League matches. They’re usually fairly competitive and I don’t get as annoyed if England play poorly as I would during a proper tournament so it’s often a fairly enjoyable watch

Yeah they have a full strength side out, so should be worth a watch!

 

[Fen Canary]

Steady enough first half. Had a good spell half way through and deserve the lead in my opinion, could do with a second though

 

[morty]

Steady enough first half. Had a good spell half way through and deserve the lead in my opinion, could do with a second though

All a bit dull, but they were always going to come and keep it tight.

 

[morty]

Barely deserved, but a wins a win!

 

[Fen Canary]

Barely deserved, but a wins a win!

Second half was a more entertaining watch as the game opened up, Croatia certainly created enough chances to snatch a draw mind you

 

[Fenway Frank]

I watched ten minutes and got bored

 

[morty]

I watched ten minutes and got bored

It was generally not a very exciting game, and they made just a bit too much of the Harry Kane thing. I mean, I get it, but the commentators couldn't go two minutes without mentioning him.

I absolutely love the tournaments, but really can't get too excited about games like this.