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I'm struggling to comprehend what Marcus Rashford has done to merit starting for England.

Yeah I thought Bowen was very good when he came on, some lovely touches. 

If Bowen didn't play for West Ham, most of us would want him there as an alternative option if you're going to go with inside forwards instead of advanced wingers. That would mean not only Bowen going but ALSO Jack Grealish going AND making those changes at the same time for a balanced team, AS WELL AS dropping either Saka or Madueke to accommodate Bowen.

It's just not going to happen and if I didn't support West Ham and therefore our captain, that would be a much less bitter pill to swallow. Bowen can do what he does better than any other Englishman but that niche isn't necessarily required of a squad player at all.

I've actually lost count at the number of 9/10 performances from Bowen down the years whilst playing in an overly defensive and poor Team a lot of the time. 

Bowen will always be tidy, a team player and give you a solid seven and no less. Madueke is flashy and a bit more of an X factor but more selfish, and he’ll maybe give you an eight or a nine once in a blue moon but plenty of fives or sixes. 

I feel the same with Gordon vs Rashford. Tuchel clearly wants the X factor in his wide men in the constant hope they will have a ‘nine’ but he’s ok with them having a five or a six. Don’t know if the risk is worth the reward. 

Vexed wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 22:06 Well that was surprisingly competent from England. Guess I'll just shut my fucking noise then. 

Percy Dalton" wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 22:06 I see Mateus Fernández got sent off 2 yellows tonight for Portugal under 21s

Well that was surprisingly competent from England. Guess I'll just shut my fucking noise then. 

I see Mateus Fernández got sent off 2 yellows tonight for Portugal under 21s

fraser wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:33

Gank wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:29 I've had a soft spot for Serbia ever since I discovered my future wife, Ivana Nikolic. But glad to see we actually can face this negative blocking system and still take it apart for a convincing win.

Your 'future wife' is very decent  

Bowen was lively, bright and smart.

He is a better player than Madueke... but it won't make a bit of difference.

Tuchel has cast his die
 

Bowen is fine but he's not their first choice. Hope he goes as he deserves it.

I missed the second half. I had a look through BBC’s live reporting and they don’t mention Bowen once. I had a look at Sky’s and they mention him making a contribution to three good attacks in his cameo appearance. Whoever is in charge of BBC’s sport hates us.

Fauxstralian wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:31 England 7pts & 10 goals clear of Albania with 3 to play
8 clear of Serbia who have 4 games
Anyone going to the World Cup can book time off now

England win 5-0 away against the second best team in the group & CumOnYourEyes still finds a negative angle
 

Come On You Irons" wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:37 Trust "all about me" free school meals boy to grab the ball and take the penalty. Selfish wanker.

Thsi was much more like it after the Andoora bore-fest.

Trust "all about me" free school meals boy to grab the ball and take the penalty. Selfish wanker.

Gank wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:29 I've had a soft spot for Serbia ever since I discovered my future wife, Ivana Nikolic. But glad to see we actually can face this negative blocking system and still take it apart for a convincing win.

England 7pts & 10 goals clear of Albania with 3 to play
8 clear of Serbia who have 4 games
Anyone going to the World Cup can book time off now

I've had a soft spot for Serbia ever since I discovered my future wife, Ivana Nikolic. But glad to see we actually can face this negative blocking system and still take it apart for a convincing win.

Total dominance. Excellent play. 

Come On You Irons" wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 21:26 Bowen's been quality since he came on. Already done more than Madueke did in 75 minutes (glorified tap in goal aside).

HENDO still stealing minutes from young players I see. What’s the fucking point? Give someone who is actually the future a run out. 

Bowen's been quality since he came on. Already done more than Madueke did in 75 minutes (glorified tap in goal aside).

Good to see Watkins and Bowen getting a run out. I feel like Watkins should get more of a crack in games like these so he’s ready if needed. 

clever from Bowen there.