England V France

BFK · Post by **BFK** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:25 am

I though the lads did well.

Ur thoughts gentleman please..............

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:40 am

Not a bad start, hope we can push on from here!

Northern Monkey · Post by **Northern Monkey** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:32 am

I think the back 5 looks pretty settled and Gerrard and Parker decent midfield pairing. Problem is we are short of attacking options (even once Rooney is back). I thought Millner was poor but what are the alternatives? Also, despite the pundits saying Wellbeck had a good came I thought our front two were completely anonymous. Young was caught offside when looking down the line too often. I would have brougth Carrol on particularly given the apparent weakness at centre half for the French- as well as set piece threat, I think he would have provided a better outlet.

Definitely signs of promise but a lack of strength in depth and creative options may prove our undoing IMHO.

Also thought Hansen et al were a bit hasty to write off the Swedes and the Ukranians so readily.