John Price
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- Sep 19, 2008
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England 4-4 on penalties.
Japan on the verge of elimination.
Kirby, good. It'll be England and USA.
Japan on the verge of elimination.
Kirby, good. It'll be England and USA.
It was, but France's firepower was obvious.Wouldn't the best attacking record in the competition be influenced by their lack of quality teams faced?
Brazil it is...probably the end of this german team unless their defensive security was real and not just a mirage of the last two matches, but Mbom's absence is truly felt, and our coach has failed to fit Abouchabaka, Arp & Kuhn all into their best spots together, so we only start two of those 4 golden 2000ers at once. So we may struggle to outscore a dangerous team if Arp isn't going to just do it all himself again.
Gonna be a great game. Didn't catch any German match in this tournament but if they are at the same level as the Spain team then it's gonna be a really hard and enjoyable match. USA x England also will be a great matchup, England couldn't beat Japan w/o Sancho...
I don't think this tournament means much. Nigeria won the last 2 tournaments and they hardly produced world class players.England has the best u17 team in the world. Can't stop saying how amazing Foden is, too bad he'll have a hard timing cracking this City lineup. We had our chances, but Lincoln and Brenner missed some sitters while Brewster scored all his three chances, this kid is clutch AF. Would've been an even better game if Sancho and Vinicius were playing, but still a really entertaining match.
Curious question since I don't follow nor care about football prospects...
Do these U9, U16, U19, U20 teams ever do anything major once they hit their primes? I keep coming across bogus headlines in the English media about how England are favourites for the 2026 World Cup because they won this tournament.
I don't think this tournament means much. Nigeria won the last 2 tournaments and they hardly produced world class players.
It's a fantastic achievement for english football.
Something's going on in their academy system.
The problem is will these players get playing time in the EPL. At least some younger English players are starting to move abroad.
That's what I meant by fantastic achievement. Winning one such tournament is something, winning almost everything is something else.
That's what I meant by fantastic achievement. Winning one such tournament is something, winning almost everything is something else.
I think England's 3 biggest talent in that age group weren't part of the U20 World Cup winning squad. I'm referring to Joe Gomez, Patrick Roberts and of course Rashford. From the players that won the U20 WC, I think only Onomah(excelling at Villa) and Solanke ( and maybe Walker-Peters) can become elite players.A good question. Jury's out. Solanke won the U-20 WC golden ball. Barely plays. Woodburn looked great for Wales. Barely plays. Onomah loaned to Villa. Walker-Peters barely plays.
Of course nobody would be cool with them playing and losing, so it presents a problem. Calvert-Lewin has played a lot for Everton and they keep losing, and I don't think he's that good either. So how many of these players will peak at 17 and 20? Definitely quite a few of them. Most if the past is any indication.
Kane, Dele Alli, Sterling and Rashford will still be young in 4 years. And let's not forget the likes of Davies, Nelson, Willock, Dozzell, Sessegnon, Edwards and Mount.I think regardless of the exact combinations in 4 years it's very possible England could be starting Foden, Sancho, TAA and Brewster (among other strong talents). I really think this could be their 'golden generation ' as a team if it's handled properly and they get a good coach.