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Can England Overcome Defensive Tactics in Upcoming Matches?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around England's ability to overcome defensive tactics employed by opposing teams in upcoming matches. Participants explore various aspects of gameplay, including predictions, team performance, and individual player contributions, with a focus on the recent match against Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express confidence in England's chances, suggesting they are favorites and predicting a narrow victory, such as 1-0 or 2-0.
- Others highlight T&T's strong defensive performance, noting their ability to thwart England's attacks and suggesting that a scoreless draw is possible.
- Concerns are raised about England's midfield play being stifled by opposing teams adopting defensive strategies.
- Participants mention specific player performances, such as the goalkeeper Hislop from T&T, who is noted for making significant saves.
- There are mixed opinions on the quality of T&T's play, with some arguing they were lucky and others acknowledging their defensive effort.
- Some participants express a rooting interest in T&T as the underdog, particularly after their previous match against Sweden.
- Discussions include the impact of player selections, such as the absence of Rooney from the starting lineup.
- There are references to specific moments in the match, including a disallowed goal for T&T due to offside and a late goal by England.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the effectiveness of T&T's tactics or the overall quality of their play. There are competing views on England's performance and the implications of defensive strategies employed by opponents.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect assumptions about team strategies and player capabilities, which may not be universally accepted. The discussion includes varying interpretations of match events and player performances.
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No fair, two on one!
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NateTG
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Obviously England are favorites.
Expect another solid defensive effort from T&T.
0-0 is possible.
England 1-0 on a setpiece goal seems likely.
0-1 T&T upset is a possibility.
Expect another solid defensive effort from T&T.
0-0 is possible.
England 1-0 on a setpiece goal seems likely.
0-1 T&T upset is a possibility.
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Almost 0-1 for T&T. Kind of rooting for T&T at the moment. 
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Don't underestimate TT. They've been stopping everything England's been trying to do and just playing it slow. Hislop is insane in the goal.
That was one hell of a save by England at around 45min. TT was about 4 inches away from having the first goal...
That was one hell of a save by England at around 45min. TT was about 4 inches away from having the first goal...
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Where's Rooney? Why hasn't he started?
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-Job- said:Almost 0-1 for T&T. Kind of rooting for T&T at the moment.
It's easy to root for the underdog. Especially after T&T showed such poise against Sweden.
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About time! Crouch makes it 1-0 to england.
EDIT: 2-0 now, thanks to Steven Gerrard. The scoreline is unfair to T&T, they played a valiant game.
EDIT: 2-0 now, thanks to Steven Gerrard. The scoreline is unfair to T&T, they played a valiant game.
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Awesome game.
T&T didn't play that well. England out shot them like 5 to 1!
Good defensive effort but that's it.
T&T didn't play that well. England out shot them like 5 to 1!
Good defensive effort but that's it.
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Well, at least I got the score line right this time.
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T&T got a very nice goal at the end, however from offside.
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My bet is that England will win 2-0.
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JasonRox said:
aggreed, its hard to score when u have 10 men defending... TnT weren't that good, they were very lucky because they lost there shape completely by the end of the match
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dav2008 said:
You have the gift, should have put a bet on
I also with the power of the "sight" predict 2-0.
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double post.
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So did lampard, but after the whistle was blown...
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England's problem seems to be that the other teams are pulling everyone behind the ball, killing our midfield play.
Which, of course, is what they should do to stop us.
It'll be interesting when we get to play some bigger teams, who will attack us, leaving big gaps for the likes of Cole to run in.
At the moment, we look like the Germans - scoring in the last 5 minutes
Which, of course, is what they should do to stop us.
It'll be interesting when we get to play some bigger teams, who will attack us, leaving big gaps for the likes of Cole to run in.
At the moment, we look like the Germans - scoring in the last 5 minutes