Now you’re talking. What a player he was during his midfield days. A long time favourite of mine too.
Yeah none of that level in outfield positions.
I´d say they did quite well with organisation but not many standout stars for decades in terms of all time greats. Ballack maybe, or should have been, and Neuer of course. Some very good players though like Muller, Lahm, Kroos and Schweinsteiger.
I’m going set up that footballing cliches post before this tournament is out.
The Congo keeper does not give you that comfort or confidence.
He just makes the defence nervous.
5 cliches…
Oh, that is unexpected. He has little arms!
Is that what that was?
Let’s all do the Congo…
Oh my days..Where’s the defender…on holiday…
We’re up the creek…
Uh oh…
Damn Trent is such a defensive liability. You cannot afford that in tournament football
That fourth gear is tricky to get into.
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Oh dear, Pickford beaten on his near post.
Congo have started well.
Woeful read on his responsibilities there
Oh dear, Congo keeper collided with own player, got low bridged.
Tell me again how Trent’s defending is so bad he can’t be in the squad - but Djed Spence can ![]()
Always 2030 to look forward too.

