The England Thread

[Bus-Conductor]

That looked an incredibly generous decision.

 

[tobi]

Dybala-esque

It's not because he (they) like black boots, it's a sign that his previous contract is up and he's open to offers.

 

[mark87]

Look, I don't think Winks is Modric or anything, but already you can see a difference in the dynamics of the midfield with a player like Winks in there, he's constantly moving, and looking to give, go, get and go again, as opposed to give, stand, and ponder.

He's the positive central midfielder we need, always looking to drive forward and pass forward.

 

[nailsy]

Kanes a selfish bastard. He should have let Winks take that.

I had a pound on Winks for first scorer.

 

[aliyid]

Winks to Kane to Trippier... Good movement from Alli...

 

[Sandros Shiny Head]

Incredibly selfish from Rashford there

 

[felmani26]

Look, I don't think Winks is Modric or anything, but already you can see a difference in the dynamics of the midfield with a player like Winks in there, he's constantly moving, and looking to give, go, get and go again, as opposed to give, stand, and ponder.

Ticking a lot of boxes in fairness to the lad.

Assuming he stays fit, I can't see why he wouldn't be included in England's next two friendlies against Germany and Brazil - what a chance for the lad to test himself against quality opposition.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

He's the positive central midfielder we need, always looking to drive forward and pass forward.

England's forward options are so poor (in a footballing sense) right now with Lallana out (Rashford, Linguard, Alli, OC etc) I'd be very tempted to play a 3CM system with Winks and Wilshire/Carroll either side of a holder (Henderson/Dier) because there's no brains, control or composure coming from the front group. Just have Sterling and Rashford as wide forwards either side of Kane.

 

[ardiles]

Scotland 1-0 up.
Good position for playoffs.

 

[nailsy]

Winks has had a great first 35 minutes. He's played some nice passes, some great runs into space, and he always keeps the ball moving. No fear at all.

 

[nightgoat]

Passing accuracy so far;

Winks 97%
Henderson 79%

 

[Bus-Conductor]

Winks has had a great first 35 minutes. He's played some nice passes, some great runs into space, and he always keeps the ball moving. No fear at all.

To be fair, this is a level down from what he usually plays so he shouldn't have much to fear.

 

[mark87]

Thought that went in.

 

[mark87]

Passing accuracy so far;

Winks 97%
Henderson 79%

Your attention span on this game is very impressive

 

[nightgoat]

Cresswell totally bottled going for that.

 

[Sandros Shiny Head]

Fucking hell Rashford, I swear he only passes it if it doesn't change his own chances of scoring

 

[felmani26]

Passing accuracy so far;

Winks 97%
Henderson 79%

Coming in blind, you would absolutely be saying it was Henderson making his debut and Winks was the established player in the middle.

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

Look, I don't think Winks is Modric or anything, but already you can see a difference in the dynamics of the midfield with a player like Winks in there, he's constantly moving, and looking to give, go, get and go again, as opposed to give, stand, and ponder.

His mentality impresses me too. He's not played a huge amount of competitive football so far this season, is only just finding form post injury, yet has already had an assured and positive England first half. He's not hidden away either, winning the ball back etc. Positive.

 

[Spurs 1961]

Nice first half from Dele. Looking a lot sharper than he has recently and his touch is good as well as his movement

 

[spursfan77]

Going to be easier for Winks to get in the England midfield this season than our one.