England didn't have a plan tonight. They left their most devastating attacking subs to flounder on the bench.
Southgate fucked it.
Southgate fucked it.
Lol
Bunch of losers, why give the penalties to young inexperienced players? Gareth will never get a better chance to win a tournament
Bunch of losers, why give the penalties to young inexperienced players? Gareth will never get a better chance to win a tournament
Rashford tried to psych out Donnarumma and blinked first. After that miss it seemed like hope was lost. Sancho and Saka were not ready.
Sancho’ run up was abysmal
Sancho’ run up was abysmal
Rashford and Sancho are clowns. Literally brought on for one purpose and they fuck it up completely.
Rashford really should have known better, but anyone who doesn't put this 100% on Southgate is an idiot
By faridmon Go To PostLol
Bunch of losers, why give the penalties to young inexperienced players? Gareth will never get a better chance to win a tournament
And to some players that got what... 1 or 2 min on the pitch before having to shoot? Oof
By faridmon Go To PostLol
Bunch of losers, why give the penalties to young inexperienced players? Gareth will never get a better chance to win a tournament
We will compete well at the World Cup but I agree.
Massive opportunity right out the window.
Bad game management cost us.
10 mins into the 2nd half we had to make changes and didn’t.
Grealish on way too late as well, he was linking up well with others. It's stuff like that you regret. Mount should have been subbed 1st half. Didn't get changes to run at Italy apart from bit parts.
The little things.
Anyway, Trent for the WC.
The little things.
Anyway, Trent for the WC.
By Marston Go To PostRashford and Sancho are clowns. Literally brought on for one purpose and they fuck it up completely.This is a stupid take and I feel dumber for reading it
So proud of them. Losing on penalties always feels gutting in the moment, but it never truly feels like a loss. It’s luck of the draw. Only team not to lose to Italy. Pushed them all the way. Every single one a fucking hero.
Congrats Shanks, Ricky, et al. Best team over the tournament. And we pushed you all the fucking way. It wasn’t an embarrassment. It wasn’t a 4-0 loss. It was pens. And it was fucking great to watch.
Congrats Shanks, Ricky, et al. Best team over the tournament. And we pushed you all the fucking way. It wasn’t an embarrassment. It wasn’t a 4-0 loss. It was pens. And it was fucking great to watch.
I am actually genuinely fuming at Southgate. The menality in the second half was abysmal and his subs were awful but whatever about that. I don't really think he is that great and I didn't find it that surprising so I'm not going to dwell on that.
However: to bring two lads on who've done fuck all this tournament (due to his decisions!) to take pens is mind-bogglingly stupid. You're taking a high pressure situation and making their entire tournament of it. 4 weeks into one second. For lads who've played less than 2 games between them?
Then to let a 19 year old who was clearly overawed by the situation take the fifth penalty. Even if Saka put himself forward. That is a shocking decision.
However: to bring two lads on who've done fuck all this tournament (due to his decisions!) to take pens is mind-bogglingly stupid. You're taking a high pressure situation and making their entire tournament of it. 4 weeks into one second. For lads who've played less than 2 games between them?
Then to let a 19 year old who was clearly overawed by the situation take the fifth penalty. Even if Saka put himself forward. That is a shocking decision.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostMy mate in Derry been wearing an Italian shirt all day. Shit was already going to kick off there, now things gonna be even more interesting.Well it's the eleventh night, there will be plenty of drunk wannabe-English out there
By barber Go To PostThis is a stupid take and I feel dumber for reading it
Not sure that’s possible for you.
you sub in 2 very good attacking players (who are both teens) who couldve maybe won the match for england at the 119 minute to take pens, followed by a 19 year old who has never taken a pen for his club
southgate what
southgate what
By Marston Go To PostRashford and Sancho are clowns. Literally brought on for one purpose and they fuck it up completely.They didn't chose to take the penalties nor to come on late to change the game
Its all on the manager
Man that was brutal
Sancho, Saka and rashford missing. The likeable lads in the English team
Sorry lads here
Congrats flab, shanks and other italians here
Sancho, Saka and rashford missing. The likeable lads in the English team
Sorry lads here
Congrats flab, shanks and other italians here
By Vini.lad Go To PostWell, now let's get back to real footballAgreed
fuck internationals
Olympics football, who is gonna win the gold medal?
Congrats to Italy, they probably deserved it for their tournament overall.
Shame for England, that was a bit of choke tonight honestly. Bum Gareth will be questionned. Awful second half, he took ages to react and eventually the two subs he brought on for pens both missed.
Shame for England, that was a bit of choke tonight honestly. Bum Gareth will be questionned. Awful second half, he took ages to react and eventually the two subs he brought on for pens both missed.
you have to respect a young lad like saka stepping up and having the balls to take that penalty.
he is a real one.
he is a real one.
England almost had it within reach, they really messed up those penalty shots. Good job to Italy for hanging there all game long.
By Xpike Go To Posthow is grealish not on the first 5 takers
you bring off henderson??? really??
Is he good at penalties?
By Marston Go To PostNot sure that’s possible for you.God you're an unlikeable cunt
Rashers and Sancho should've done better, it's true. But there's something to be said about lack of game rhythm and in Sancho's case, the absolute lack of trust you showed him all tournament, all game, just to bet it all on him here is terrible man management. This isn't the NFL where you have the kicker training a full season to do one job and one job only. These are talented players that NEED to play. Same is giving a teenager the 5th pen, no matter how good he's been.
Hindsight and all, but this should've been won with football, and dribbling and running at old, slow defenders at home during 90 minutes.
Hindsight and all, but this should've been won with football, and dribbling and running at old, slow defenders at home during 90 minutes.
These young italians, though sooo happy for them to win.
Chiesa and Locatelli will be even better in the next few years
Chiesa and Locatelli will be even better in the next few years
Congrats to Italy-Slaent and Shanks.
Hard luck to the English boys. You just have a very weak national character.
Hard luck to the English boys. You just have a very weak national character.
Henderson isn’t a good penalty taker so I get why he brought him off.
But why is Saka taking the last pen. Madness.
But why is Saka taking the last pen. Madness.
Congrats fellow Italian bros.
England fans, I hope you can get over this soon. I have seen Italy lose on pens, by golden goal, and by being humiliating. It never gets easy.
I hooe the fans here get to experience the winning joy once because you are a good bunch.
England fans, I hope you can get over this soon. I have seen Italy lose on pens, by golden goal, and by being humiliating. It never gets easy.
I hooe the fans here get to experience the winning joy once because you are a good bunch.
Yeah I don't blame Rashford, Sancho or Saka. If anyone should be blamed it's Southgate, waited too long to make subs and let Italy get back into the game.
On the other hand: hats off to Mancini. Took a team out of the shambles of not qualifying for the WC 2018 to winning the EC.
In the end, incredible run and sensational to experience it all. I'm not sure if Southgate is the one for glory but think he'll do well again at the WC, his decisions are mitigated by a brilliant squad but he needs to use it well. Can literally have 2 different attack setups on each half and they'll still have teams scrambling.
Congrats to Italy, one of the few teams who started this tournament on 100mph. Powerhouse CB's. Chiesa is a talent.
Congrats to Italy, one of the few teams who started this tournament on 100mph. Powerhouse CB's. Chiesa is a talent.
By Laboured Go To PostFeels like people maybe aren’t giving DJ Roomba his dues here lolToo true. People out to strangle the penalty takers when they could just admit Gigi, Jr. was fucking excellent.