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Kane was better, but pulling out wide meant there was no-one in the box for long periods - plenty of space but no-one to attack it.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Henderson start the final - he helps move the ball forward. Would obviously also like to see Jack start as I think he would be a better option against Italy than Saka/Sancho, but that's not going to happen.
villa-ru-
completely agree although it at least allowed 'us' to get hold of the ball and pull Denmark around a bit and create space especially on the right for players to run into. I would also like Grealish to start and perhaps play a bit more of a traditional midfield with Rice the holding/defensive minded one (only given I thought Phillips was ineffective yesterday) but Saka has to stay as his constant movement off the ball is so important to give other players freedom. Whatever allows 'us' to isolate the Italian defenders one-on-one
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I think we need to move away from starting 11 mentality. It's a 90 minute game and we introduce the best people at the right time. I don't have much time for the Prince of Calves, Lord of the Hairband, Duke of the Getting Kicked but Keeping Going, Baron of Bravery.
But him and Shaw have been a proper pairing. Especially against tired players. I think control the game, frustrate, build the pressure, introduce the Prince of Calves, get some goals.I've liked Saka on the right. I think Mount in front of Rice and Phillips has been great, I'd like to see more of Foden. Because, he is fucking special.
Pasty_Spumante
Chalfie
Good summary - thought Kane was excellent (Spurs fan bias too) but you're absolutely right; there was a clear period when he started to move out to the flanks to pull the defence apart and create space for others. How many times was Pickford's grumpy teenager face shown yesterday?