Within the last two years, Matheus Fernandes was available for £40m, Elliot Anderson £35m, Yan Diomande £20m, Morgan Rogers £8m & Eli Jr Kroupi £10m. Feels like “big” clubs are going to have to start taking a few more risks in the transfer market to try and get ahead of the game.
Kenny McLean should start that crunch match vs Brazil based on his substitute cameo vs Morocco. He connected Scotland’s game together with his progressive passing, finding McGinn & McTominay between the lines. Something that Scotland otherwise lack without Billy Gilmour.
2nd Croatia goal is more tactical than individual. England dropping far too deep without pressure on the ball. Became sitting ducks for Croatia to pick out a pass into the box.
It’s amazing me how many 17/18 yo players coming out of youth football all think Step 5 football is a minimum and a given for them. Find yourself a good club with good reserves or push yourself at step 7, you’ve all got such a long way to go. Play football and prove you’re level
I think one of the reasons the European games are so much fun is players actually trying things, relying on first touch and skill, thinking creatively. And cos both teams are doing that, instead of taking away all the risk, stuff happens