Yes, that all sounds good to me - we have to be quick and flexible to exploit any gaps in their defence and having two good wing players and giving HK some closer support from DA allows us to exploit any gaps or mistakes as quickly as possible. If that is at the expense of Sterling so be it. He hasn't looked like scoring in any game its been Lingard and Vardy who look as though they're more likely to do that when/if they get the chance.
I think DA has to prove he can be effective support for HK when facing a world class defence or I can see him being subbed early for Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Vardy particularly if we loose a goal.
EDIT Saturday 07.07.18
Half time and going very well. We would be two up if Sterling had quickly passed it back to HK in that attack just before the break.
I can't believe how lacklustre and predictable Sweden have been so far and I can't believe that is going to continue either. Until we get that second goal I'm not even going to start to think about us winning this, all it would take is one mistake or a bit of luck and they'd take us into extra time. England have done everything right so far except scoring that vital second goal.
................................................ which DA just did. Yay!
A few chances for Sweden but overall a hugely dominant, very much deserved England win; I don't think I've seen them play better in years.
Russia or Croatia? Hmmmm. If Modric is off form or marked/kicked out of the game the home advantage and fan support could be telling but my waters say Croatia, just, maybe on penalties. But in either case if England can put in another performance like today's they can beat either.
Good times.
I think DA has to prove he can be effective support for HK when facing a world class defence or I can see him being subbed early for Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Vardy particularly if we loose a goal.
EDIT Saturday 07.07.18
Half time and going very well. We would be two up if Sterling had quickly passed it back to HK in that attack just before the break.
I can't believe how lacklustre and predictable Sweden have been so far and I can't believe that is going to continue either. Until we get that second goal I'm not even going to start to think about us winning this, all it would take is one mistake or a bit of luck and they'd take us into extra time. England have done everything right so far except scoring that vital second goal.
................................................ which DA just did. Yay!
A few chances for Sweden but overall a hugely dominant, very much deserved England win; I don't think I've seen them play better in years.
Russia or Croatia? Hmmmm. If Modric is off form or marked/kicked out of the game the home advantage and fan support could be telling but my waters say Croatia, just, maybe on penalties. But in either case if England can put in another performance like today's they can beat either.
Good times.
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