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Pickford for me. After this showing I feel he's on the cusp of becoming a world class goal keeper.
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Did any GTFC fans go to Darlington away in April 2012 towards the end of our second Conference season (2011-12)?
If so, you saw a young Jordan Pickford in goal for Darlington keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw.
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Regarding Trippier, I think he's done quite well, but I see Walker as a better full-back defensively as his extra pace and strength make the difference. Obviously, less capable when it comes to more intricate passing and crossing, but it's something to consider. Trippier certainly did as well as most of his defensive colleagues, but I think Pickford was the reason we ultimately got to the semi-finals. I was impressed with his kicking (and he had to do a heck of a lot of it!) and, of course, he made some good saves in all of the knock-out games. Oh, I was also impressed with Loftus-Cheek when he played. Big, skilful, powerful and has the potential to be a really good player.
I wouldn't say Alli has disappointed me this tournament as he's never looked any good at international level that I can recall and he wasn't properly fit for much of the time in any case. Biggest disappointment would probably be, erm, Rashford? I know he's not had many chances, but he looks very one-dimensional against an organised defence. Can generally beat the first man but then needs to move the ball on instead of continuing to dribble.
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Trippier, closely followed by Pickford.
Walker isn’t brilliant defensively but if we had made it to the final, he’s the only one who could’ve dealt with Mbappe I think.
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Trippier. He also takes a mean freekick. Has been talk of him being in the team of the tournament.
I thought that in most games Trippier was in good positions wide on the touchline in space and passes often did not get to him.
Ironic, that if Southgate went 442 for the World Cup then Trippier would probably not have got a starting place. Walker looked set for the RB position.
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Trippier, closely followed by Pickford. A couple of players underperformed against Croatia but on the whole the squad has lifted the spirit amongst England fans that has been missing for years. Anyone calling for Southgates sacking needs to give their head a wobble. Imagine the team and tactics if Alllerdyce had still been in charge.
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Imagine the team and tactics if Alllerdyce had still been in charge.
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Walker is a funny one for me.
I agree his pace as a covering defender has been so valuable at times. However I think he's got the least technical ability out of the starting XI. Maguire and Stones are comfortable on the ball and can use both feet or the outside of the foot to make a pass under pressure, or find a pass into the middle third. Walker is the one who ends up boshing it high and long more than anyone else because he's restricted to playing a straight-forward right footed pass in the way he's facing, or he doesn't see a pass into someone in midfield the way Stones does. His long balls seem to go way too high as well, giving opposition time to adjust positions by the time it comes back down.
Also seen a movie-graphic on twitter this morning of passing maps/combination lines throughout the game last night as it developed. Two of the thickest lines (most used passes) for much of the match were Walker back to Pickford, and Pickford long to Kane. Which doesn't tell the whole story I'd admit because stats never do, but Walker having to pass back to Pickford rather than slide a pass into someone (even if they've got a man behind them) was a common theme (and one Maguire and Stones didn't suffer with).
Not trying to dig Walker out here, just always thought he's technically limited. If we played a back 4 I'd have Trippier over him without doubt.
No doubt he's not as good with the ball as either Stones or Maguire. I do wonder if his lack of passes could be a result of options though. Maguire on the left of the three often had Young playing quite deep to pass to whereas Stones had either Walker or Maguire if he went either side. Walker's main outlet, especially if Henderson was covered, was Trippier. But, I'm guessing by orders, Trippier was often much further up the field and not available for a short pass, hence the going back to Pickford. I also think we were deliberately more direct last night than at any point in the tournament. Kane was utilised for his aerial ability with Sterling playing off his flicks. I like the back 3 we went with, it's got enough of everything to be highly effective. Who you would replace each of the 3 with in event of injury/suspension/lack of form is anyone's guess. I suppose Joe Gomez is the one who stands out to replace Walker, not sure if he's half as quick though. I'd be a bit worried if we replaced Stones or Maguire with Cahill. Jones etc. |
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Did any GTFC fans go to Darlington away in April 2012 towards the end of our second Conference season (2011-12)?
If so, you saw a young Jordan Pickford in goal for Darlington keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw.
I did go to an England Youth game v Australia a few years earlier when he was an unused sub. Raheem Sterling was a second half sub, I think he was still at QPR then but he was dubbed as the 'one to watch'. He looked a class above. |
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