(07-11-2018, 05:09 AM)DarloJAG84 Wrote:

(07-10-2018, 05:41 PM)Andy G Wrote: Best team in the tournament is through to the final. I would have preferred the flair players of Belgium to be on the biggest stage, but France would be worthy winners.

Strangely though, I’d feel more confident of matching up against the slightly more predictable French IF by some miracle we make the final (and I’m not confident we will do)

A side question though..

Who has been the best goalkeeper in the tournament?

Lloris and Courtois were both excellent again tonight, but who else is in the running?

I’d probably nominate Schmeichel, Subasic and our own Jordan Pickford...

I think you're right with all of those 'keepers mentioned.

Jordan Pickford has been excellent for a young GK. He's not had a lot to do, but he's remained focussed and that's shown when he's been called upon.

I also think the save he made from the close range Swede's header was one of the saves of the tournament.

(07-11-2018, 01:13 AM)ColoJag Wrote: I'm a big Sterling fan, was more of a fan before the whole Liverpool drama but I've always felt he is a better winger than a centre forward. Of course with the team setup they have they can't dont have another wing unless they put Rashford out wide but then they lose their central play. However, I would be curious on what they would look like if Rashford took over Kane's role and Kane moved to Sterling's. Obviously not saying they should change it for Croatia, just curious thoughts.

I think it'll click for Sterling tonight.. I'm not suggesting goals, but I reckon it'll be his best performance of the WC. I'd put him as more of a 'roamer' than a specific position.. the coach should just say "go out there and do what comes naturally", thus reducing the pressure to perform one specific role.

I’m a little surprised it’s not clicked already for Sterling.

He’s playing a similar role to the one he played very successfully for Man City last season, but for whatever reason, he’s not quite found the openings he wants and hasn’t been able to finish off chances.

But it’s clear to see why he’ll give slower centre halves trouble in this tournament and I can see why Southgate would want him to operate through the middle.

Maybe he’ll have better luck against the Croatian centre halves.

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