VILLAFC2000 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 He should have a better game tonight then.Although some of his touches IMO looked more lethargic than rusty- trapping the ball,heading and passing they are all basic skills. The Monday game had a lot of similarities with his performances in 2010 and he played in the warm up games then. Also RVP looked overplayed and shattered could just be a considence though that they both play in the PL. I certianly hope you right and he looks sharper tonight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAFC2000 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Do you know the Possible Italian lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I think it'll be the same as their previous game, minus Di Natale and including Balotelli. I think the way to killing their game is taking Pirlo under a lot of pressure. It worked for the Ukrainians in the group stage after they were dominated in the 1st half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 They havent named their starting XI yet. According to this rather excellent article by Michael Cox all the noise from the Italian media is that they will be going 4-4-2 with a midfield diamond, but they certainly wont confirm or deny anything until the last minute because they know Woy is the sort of manager who will change Englands tactics to suit the opposition. I'm guessing we will put a lot of pressure on Pirlo and get the ball out wide as often as possible when in possession though. Italy will try to "win" central midfield and play through us, if Gerrard goes walk about as he is want to at times then they might have success as they will outnumber Scott Parker. It wouldnt surprise me to see Parker go off with exhaustion after 70 minutes if Italy can boss midfield because he will be chasing shadows all night. The game should be an interesting clash of styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 think Parker is still trying to untangle himself from that Iarmolenko run the other night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 The last time we face Spain we had a great result wrongly disallowed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 It worked for the Ukrainians in the group stage after they were dominated in the 1st half. Croatians you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Yes, you can stifle Pirlo, and they can stifle Gerrard. Set to be a thriller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 i can see this being a dull game. 1 goal will win it in my view come on england!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 think will be a cagey game and I expect a long night of extra time and maybe penalties. Italy last 3 major tournament knockout games and last 3 European CHampionship knockout games all went past 90 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just saw an interview with Di Canio regarding tonights match. I was quite surprised to found out he never won an international cap. Then again if you look at the Italian strikers from 1995 to 2004 it is not that much of a surprise. It begs the question who are the best players never to win a cap for their country. I think Steve Bruce and Ian Taylor are two others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Matt Le Tissier immediately springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Matt Le Tissier immediately springs to mind. He got 8 caps. Mid 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2012 England to try and out Italian the Italian's then nick it at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Arteta will eventually get in the Spain team but he has no caps so far. Anyway I think Balotelli will flop tonight, he cant handle the pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Matt Le Tissier immediately springs to mind. He got 8 caps. Mid 90s. Ah, my bad. Criminally underused at international level though, like Scholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 All I hear at the moment is Balotelli, he is not Italys main threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 no but its understandable as he is the biggest star for English media, he could do a Ronaldo 2006 tonight and be vilified by media by his actions its not beyond Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Criminally underused at international level though, like Scholes. Scholes got 66 caps before he retired aged 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyscartwright_avfc Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Criminally underused at international level though, like Scholes. Scholes got 66 caps before he retired aged 29. Yeah...stuck out on the left rather than his best position in the centre of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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