JWP is an interesting call. As much as I have issues with the Pompey lad who played for them, his set piece delivery would add another attacking strength to this team. The role is almost demanding someone who can sit between Rice and Bellingham and be able to pick a pass. I mean that kind of sums him up. The one concern would be the defensive aspect of his game.
I think he's positional aware, if not anything like the ball winner that Rice is (well very few people are). So he's more likely to be in position to at least stymie counter-attacks. I am just reminded of the Ukraine game last month when there was such a lack of continuity in the middle of the park by playing both Rice and Henderson.
Slovakia beating Iceland last night has now eliminated Ireland (since Iceland will qualify for a playoff spot ahead of them) so Ireland are sadly saved the possibility of eliminating themselves with a win over the Netherlands.
It makes me uneasy this
How do you think I feel watching an England team which is a) good and b) for the most part quite likeable?
Shame about the coach, really.
A deep temptation to start referring to them as "us" imo.
