I think his plan though was long term

that in 4 years these players will be the ones with the experience to take the next step in the big matches. The aim wasn't so much to win this tournament as to see how far we can go, while blooding new, young talent. And almost certainly going out to Brazil or Germany in the QF.

Just that the way the draw opened up, meant that this was possibly THE opportunity. Not the best timing really. If only we would have had this kind of draw in 2002 or 2006.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on July 11th 2018 at 22:31:01

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Questions have to be asked about southgates motivational techniques (Other Football) - Dave in France, Jul 11, 22:19:20
- Don’t think it’s his motivational techniques at issue. He’s also still learning (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 11, 22:38:49
  - Yup absolutely. But who? (n/m) (Other Football) - Dave in France, Jul 11, 22:50:22
- that would have meant taking Hart and Rooney (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Jul 11, 22:23:16
  - Yeah, see your point (Other Football) - Dave in France, Jul 11, 22:27:38
    - I think his plan though was long term (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Jul 11, 22:31:01
    - which world cup winner should be managing England then? (n/m) (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jul 11, 22:29:52
      - Jack Charlton (Other Football) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jul 11, 22:37:09
        
        i love Saint Jack though (n/m) (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jul 11, 22:47:37

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