MrBlack Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Just now, villa89 said: Told Ya! He shocked me with that lineup to be honest. Most experimental side he's put out in his England career. Still managed to include Henderson though... Ollie couldn't really have done much more, but will it be enough to make him the natural primary backup to Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thought he did well. Made some good runs in behind and linked the play pretty well. Should have probably scored his first chance but he kept going and got one eventually. I'd like to think he's done enough to be involved again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thought he did well tonight, should keep his confidence flowing for West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted October 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2023 Decent display from him in a disjointed performance from England, no width at all first half , would loved to have seen Bowen , Watkins and Grealish offer some width. Second half was a real shit show,.looked lost tbh, when Ollie went off there was no hold up play at all, Nketiah looked lost against their back 3. England are weak up front , Kane, Ollie and Wilson should be in the squad but Southgate is the manager so who knows who he will pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Really? Got a link? I haven't. It was straight after the match on Ch 4. Mainly it was the quote "I knew I wasn't walking off the pitch without a goal tonight" There were a couple of other phrases in a similar tone but I couldn't accurately recall them. Just stuck out as a bit different to his usual "keep my head down, work hard" type answers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Great that he got a start, goal and ultimately the winner. Did well in another shambolic and negative tactical display. Probably best to drop him due to recency bias. Surely Hendo can do a job there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 His goal pleased me in that he gambled at the far post, he doesn’t get enough of these type of goals. There have been a few times this season when the ball has flashed across the six yard box and he hasn’t gambled and slid in. I want him to gamble more just slide in and let the ball hit you, easy 5 goals a season to be had this way! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post skarroki Posted October 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Paddywhack said: Grealish to Watkins 1 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 As much as I want Watkins in the squad I think based on the ability Toney has shown he should be 2nd choice behind Kane. I think Wilson is 3rd choice in a lot of people's eyes and he does perform very well but his legs are made of shatterproof rulers. Watkins is indestructible and good so I think he has to go, he's a safe bet and not much of a downgrade if at all on other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Him and Grealish still here could score thousands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Didn’t watch the game but happy to see he started and scored the winner. He’s going to make it difficult for Southgate to leave him out but he also ain’t helping his critics around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Boregate already working on converting him into a defensive right back striker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 9 hours ago, May-Z said: I haven't. It was straight after the match on Ch 4. Mainly it was the quote "I knew I wasn't walking off the pitch without a goal tonight" There were a couple of other phrases in a similar tone but I couldn't accurately recall them. Just stuck out as a bit different to his usual "keep my head down, work hard" type answers. Yup, it was a good interview... Comments about Emery improving his game (Watkins) and how he has so much more confidence to play at the top level. I also thought he played well, lots of energy, some good runs and getting into dangerous positions. Unlucky not to score two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Fairly glowing article about him on the BBC site. Currently the run away winner on a “who should be Kane’s understudy?” vote: ”Ollie Watkins was on the scoresheet again, 563 days after his last England appearance and goal. The in-form Aston Villa striker made the most of his long-awaited opportunity to impress Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate once again with the winner in Friday's otherwise low-key friendly with Australia.” (Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67108562) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, bobzy said: Fairly glowing article about him on the BBC site. Currently the run away winner on a “who should be Kane’s understudy?” vote: ”Ollie Watkins was on the scoresheet again, 563 days after his last England appearance and goal. The in-form Aston Villa striker made the most of his long-awaited opportunity to impress Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate once again with the winner in Friday's otherwise low-key friendly with Australia.” (Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67108562) People are fickle. If Wilson and Toney are in form by next year, one of them will be ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, WallisFrizz said: People are fickle. If Wilson and Toney are in form by next year, one of them will be ahead. That's the reality of the situation. Kane plays, we have one more slot for Toney, Wilson, Watkins, DCL dependant on form and fitness. It's tough on Watkins but England are very well stocked in the front line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 I'd always selfishly prefer if our players weren't involved with England. Rather they weren't tainted by southgate's tactics and continuously tapped up to join one of the sky 6 by Tiktok FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, WallisFrizz said: People are fickle. If Wilson and Toney are in form by next year, one of them will be ahead. Agreed. And, for what it’s worth, I think Wilson’s directness suits England more than Watkins does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Watkins is heading in to his peak years whereas you could argue Wilson has had his. From what I hear Ollie is constantly trying to improve. I think he could have a very big 2-3 years ahead of him which also involves England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, WallisFrizz said: People are fickle. If Wilson and Toney are in form by next year, one of them will be ahead. In fairness, those are all good players. I think Wilson could be eliminated on the basis of questionable fitness all the time. DCL is also good, but i think he may fall just behind Ollie and Toney. I reckon it should be a shootout between those two. Ollie, Toney and Kane would be a very good selection of strikers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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