England - Brazil (could be laugh)

mike65

Or possibly a tedious tap-about.

Dunno the line-up yet but expect 4-4-2 with Nicky Shorey left back, Carra right back, Beckham on the right, Gerrard in the middle (Lampard on the bench hopefully) and Owen alongside Alan Smith, the best bit will proberly be seeing Wemberly lit up at the end.

Mike.

Im_No_Superman

Im pretty sure McClaren is playing Gerrard and Lampard in the centre. Some people never learn! :rolleyes: Should be a good game, I think Brazil will win, they seem to be taking it pretty seriously with Kaka, Ronaldinho, Robhino, and Alex all playing.

Vokes

Couple of future stars in the Brazil squad - Wagner Love, Jo, Marcelo, Elano, Diego.

Brazil were very poor when i seen them against Portugal in the spring. Probably cos of new coach, new ideas. Hopefully with Ronaldinho back, they can do better.

eirebhoy

I wouldn't swap Robbie Keane for Wagner Love. I don't know how he's linked with the likes of Chelsea and Barca. I'm not watching the match, he'll probably have a great game.

Thanx 4 The Fish

Well he's not so far eire. Has had a few decent touches but nowt much else.

Im_No_Superman

John Terry scores the first international goal at the new Wembley from a Beckham freekick. Hopefully this might make for a more exciting last 20 minutes.

kensutz

Gutted I couldn't get to the game due to health reasons. I couldn't even get a mate to pick up my ticket because they need photo ID when collecting. Still there'll be more England games for me to attend in the future and also good to see Becks back.

Royale with Cheese

Ha, camera cuts to McClaren after the equaliser who just sits there and says 'shít'

Kold

Typical. 1-1 full time. Diego header in 92nd min.

Good to see Beckham back though.

mike65

Lampard still mainly crap in white. Gerrard toiled manfully in the holding position. Shorey had a fine debut but still won't play if Bridge is fit on Wednesday. Owen looked pretty sharp but not helped by Alan Smith as his partner who did zip really. Beckham okay a few good balls the best ending with Terrys goal.

Mike.

eirebhoy

Is it just me or did anyone else think they were looking at a black Roy Keane when Afonso Alves came on? :eek:

http://talpa.infostradasports.com/images/lib/basic/person/pp_clubteam/large/438886.jpg

Bounty Hunter

nobody on either team impressed me with the possible exception of Beckham (once again his set-pieces the only time england look dangerous) and Shorey (a solid debut when he must have been feeling the pressure). McClarens reaction to Diego's header was the highlight of the night.

Vokes

Beckham looked sharp. Owen was decent. Nice cross from Beckham and header from Terry. Lampard wasn't great. Shorey confidence grew, i think, as the game progressed. Decent game.

And I think Cole was having a personal duel with Robinho for most stepovers in a game

bizmark

eirebhoy wrote:

Is it just me or did anyone else think they were looking at a black Roy Keane when Afonso Alves came on? :eek:

http://talpa.infostradasports.com/images/lib/basic/person/pp_clubteam/large/438886.jpg

holy crap they cloned him 0o

mike65

Listening to McClaren before and after, I just want to hit him (don't ban me!)

Mike.

Kojak

Royale with Cheese wrote:

Ha, camera cuts to McClaren after the equaliser who just sits there and says 'shít'

Yeah, that was funny alright.

The match itself was very boring - the Brazilians keeping the ball and the English just standing up looking at them. Like what has already been said, Beckham played well and Owen had his moments.

Fratton Fred

mike65 wrote:

Listening to McClaren before and after, I just want to hit him (don't ban me!)

Mike.

you, me and about 40 million others:D

evad_lhorg

turned it on just before England scored. great free kick.

Where was Rooney? hes not injured is he?

not much happened really but I laughed when Brazil scored and Mclaren said sh1t.

Raskolnikov

Typical English performance.

Dominate the match for the first 90 minutes, but then throw the match away in injury time.

Necronomicon

Missed the game. Did Anderson feature? First I heard he was in the squad, then he was out of it.

eirebhoy

Raskolnikov wrote:

Typical English performance.

Dominate the match for the first 90 minutes, but then throw the match away in injury time.

England ---- Brazil
1 -- Goals -- 1
4 -- Shots on Target -- 3
3 -- Shots off Target -- 13
1 -- Blocked Shots -- 3
3 -- Corners -- 6
77.4 -- Passing Success -- 83.1
45.8 -- Possession -- 54.2
48 -- Territorial Advantage -- 52

Unless you're being sarcastic...