This questions is asked every year, but why oh why play international friendlies just

2 weeks before the start of the season ?

Nobody at full match fitness, have to get used to different players and systems while their clubs are still trying to gel with any new players / systems they want to use this year, and most importantly they will all play at different paces (some scared of injury, others trying to impress) which makes for a very high injury risk.

And because of all the above, the quality will be s**t anyway. Don't see the point.

Well, apart from the $$$$$$$ (hint got a pound key)

Posted By: Steve in Holland, Aug 1, 09:32:24