I think he's been lucky

with the draws for each tournament (nothing wrong with that).

I'd also say that it's helped having the U21 manager step into the role as he seems to have a better working relationship with the players and has been able to manage the 'big names' better. He's been lucky with the forward options that have come through and he's engineered a solid midfield/defence which is crucial at this level.

He's a decent tournament manager - which is nifty in view of his job.

Would he/will he be a top level club manager? I'd have my doubts, and I think the frothing about his tactical genius is overplayed. His man management has looked very good.

He deserves a lot of kudos for his stint in charge.

Posted By: Cardiff Canary on July 8th 2021 at 11:00:06

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Do you think this England team has better players or just better organised? (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 8, 10:07:50
- I think he's been lucky (Other Football) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 8, 11:00:06
- Everytime I read on twitter someone saying we're slow, we're boring (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Jul 8, 10:25:16
  - I wonder if it helps a bit also that the squad is picked from (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 8, 11:32:19
    - I think years ago the bigger clubs would gobble up the best English players (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Jul 8, 12:21:00
  - Great post (n/m) (Other Football) - norwaay, Jul 8, 11:26:32
  - Yes This 100% (Other Football) - Martin Peters, Jul 8, 10:50:04
  - yep absolutely (n/m) (Other Football) - shoddy, Jul 8, 10:37:28
  - I suspect (Other Football) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 8, 10:29:06
  - I think that's right and certainly something I didn't really get early on (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 8, 10:27:50
- I think the tournament management in particular has been superb (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Jul 8, 10:23:23
  - Italy looked a bit cooked too which is encouraging (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 8, 10:39:40
- Better culture (Other Football) - inutero, Jul 8, 10:15:41
- The organisation and I guess coaching is Farke-level good (n/m) (Other Football) - Yellalee, Jul 8, 10:09:09
  - Team spirit too (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 8, 10:16:36
    - Gerrard and Lampard two of the Prem greats (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 8, 10:23:29
      - it's all fine margins it really is (Other Football) - Tombs, Jul 8, 10:55:59
  - Benefitting from good coaches at club level (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Jul 8, 10:12:51
    - Is it the Guardiola factor? (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Jul 8, 13:03:05
    - Indeed (Other Football) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 8, 11:02:34

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