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England 1-1 Italy
I think only France, Spain and England themselves are capable of stopping England from winning the WC in American soil.
And I only include Spain because they are so frustrating to play against because of their gazillion % possession, not because they are the best or anything.
Still 2 years away. Plenty of things can happened between now and then.
Any predictions for the second?
Man, this is the least exciting Italy team I’ve ever seen. They used to be able to field a world class player in every position.
imagine going from Del Pieiro & Totti to Moise kean
💀
This is what happens when you squander your national leagues success and money away on scandals and other shite, could be Englands future in 15-20 years if the broadcasters decide Saudi/US/someone else football is the new thing (doubtful but it’s possible)
England has invested too much in stadiums and grassroots football for that to happen.
Half of the clubs in the Serie A don’t even own their stadiums, and they stadiums they do have are rundown shitholes
Oh fuck of Phillips
Southgate IN
Bun Southgate we need Pepe… let’s imagine it into reality 🙌🏾
I wish it wasn’t the case but this team needs Saka.
Every team needs Saka.
true-happy he’s getting a rest for once though.
Jude is insane
The Southgate and Rashford love-in is making me nauseous.
This referee looks like he’s Trossards little brother
Leandro brossard
Jude has to be on course for a Balon D’Or? Obviously won’t get one but who’s been better than him this year?
Because he’s English? Why would that matter?
Yeah if he kept up the rate he’s had for the last 10 games for the next 40… even Rashford has had similar purple patches
Don’t get me wrong though he’s insane but be realistic
because he’s English
Benz won it last year because of the 2021/22 La Liga, CL, UNL, Supercopa, Club WC and the 44 goals and 15 assists he made. Which English player deserved it more than him?
Before him, it was Messi or CR7 12 times (no debate) and Modric after also winning everything except the WC final.
Get Rashford out man, he’s a liability
And he scores.
Foden been way worse tbh
Both are huge downgrades on Saka/Grealish on the wings
Lol that miss looked like it hurt a little
There’s no way El Shaarawy is only 30
Bro that’s insane, I remembered seeing him play for AC Milan ages ago. Also, I thought he plays for Egypt not Italy.
He’s always played for Italy, both junior and senior level. He got capoed over a decade ago now. Also feels way longer because hes been a 1st team regular since he was 17/18. Sterling is the English version, dudes been around for ages and is only 28.
Ok what the hell Sterling is only 28
Yup and he’s pretty much played for half the top six teams. Next destination is possibly Arsenal if we win the league. Arteta will bring him in for experience. But if we don’t, then he’s going to United, cause Lawd knows what their transfer policy is.
Do not compare sterling to el shaarawy, he may of had 5 star skills but raheem has 100+ prem goals
Oh, I’m not comparing him. Just saying he’s 28 and been to half the top six clubs in the Prem…
That is a comparison; it’s fine to compare things 😂
AC Milan on FIFA 12. No plan, just five star skills and vibes
Pato, Ibra, Robinho, Cassano, El Shaar all 5 star skillers plus Thiago Silva, Taiwo and Abate in defense. Such a fun team to play with
his career really fell off a cliff and he’s still playing for italy. Their options up top must really be dire.
But at the same time: El Shaarawy is already 30???
How come Jorgi isn’t on the Italy squad?
Hes essentially retired internationally since the WC qualifier loss. Think hes sat on thr bench a few times but no minutes.