Cole Palmer was excellent last night a real burst of energy and breath of fresh air to this England team ,got to play in all the remaining matches oh I forgot Southgate is the manager ☹️so who knows.Was great to hear Cole getting all the praise from the pundits too so deserved fantastic player .
Morning Si. I expect Palmer will go back on the bench.
If Southgate doesn't have enough courage to start him in any group game, then he's going to be even more conservative in the knock outs, you just know it!
When Southgate gets fired from the England job let's all hope Man U hires him next year. That would be fitting. Palmer deserves better than Southgate gives him. Conor looked out of sorts and really wasn't involved in play action but play action wasn't in their game plan anyway except for the ever-hustling Walker.
Hi Luke
I'm not sure Palmer going for the far post wasnt blocked by the defense.
Gallagher didnt seem to know what he was there for but you could have said that about the majority of the England team.
I like the suggestion of Saka at Right back bombing up the reft wing in support whilst Palmer takes the right wing.
That moves Walker to left back.
Too many England players seem anchored to the spot, lack of pace, lack of urgency and also lack of ambition.
Cole Palmer was excellent last night a real burst of energy and breath of fresh air to this England team ,got to play in all the remaining matches oh I forgot Southgate is the manager ☹️so who knows.Was great to hear Cole getting all the praise from the pundits too so deserved fantastic player .
Shame they didnt pass to him the first 5 minutes he was on too.
Morning Si. I expect Palmer will go back on the bench.
If Southgate doesn't have enough courage to start him in any group game, then he's going to be even more conservative in the knock outs, you just know it!
Can't disagree with that. But you never know.
When Southgate gets fired from the England job let's all hope Man U hires him next year. That would be fitting. Palmer deserves better than Southgate gives him. Conor looked out of sorts and really wasn't involved in play action but play action wasn't in their game plan anyway except for the ever-hustling Walker.