Are they one of the top four sides in Europe? England were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Italy after a goalless quarter-final in Kiev. Disappointing that we didn't get through. We got what we deserved, nothing. When England got the ball there was an attempt to rush back up the field with 1 or 2 players ending in giving the ball away. Ironically Terry, because of his positional sense and experience was as good as anyone.Pirlo v Gerrard............. mmmmm. Never thought I'd say this but - c'mon Germany all the way. I live in Spain where the Football is highly skilled, the reason is simple, they (The Spanish) train their players in the skills of football, not to be able to run all day without the ball. England did as well as anyone could have hoped for with a limited squad. Complain about this comment (Comment number 84). Excuses over personal issues, lack of togetherness, please I ask you, people earning over 50k a week who just did not do their job pure and simple. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Complain about this comment (Comment number 74). After a heady two weeks where Roy and the boys were 'a breath of fresh air', unified, passionate, handling the media well (always important, that), and with a great chance of going all the way, now it's:- woefully exposed against the first decent team we played, tactically inept, Hodgson clueless, etc. England really need a play-maker, somebody who can hold the ball in mid-field, press the defense of the opposite team and make chances for english attack players. I had to laugh as Carroll and Rooney tried to dribble on the Italian defense. Could I just add that all England managers have made the mistake of automatically selecting players based on what they are capable of on their day, rather than form. I hope for England's sake Arsene Wenger will nurture young Wilshere. When Walcott came on we persisted in trying to go down the left channel where Cole and Young basically were being eaten alive all night. I love how insightful comments like these are. Pirlo's classy chip compared to Young's hit and hope. After the completion of the group stage on 19 June 2012, eight teams qualified for the quarter-finals (two from each group), which are to be played from 21 to 24 June 2012. "The reason being all the top clubs are full of foreign players. The conclusion may have been the same as manager Roy Hodgson gathered Englandâs desolate squad near the centre circle in rapidly emptying Olympic Stadium. Wayne Rooney. Why did Hodgson select the likes of Oxlade-Chamberlain for this competition - he's only just finding his feet at Arsenal. The knockout phase of UEFA Euro 2012 began with the quarter-finals on 21 June 2012, and was completed on 1 July 2012 with the final at the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv, won by Spain 4â0 against Italy. June 28, 2012 Germany vs. Italy. Can we all just agree on this and move on? We were never going to win anything as long as players, Complain about this comment (Comment number 31). 4-3-3 always equates to 5 in the middle when defending. We need a major shakeup in English football to start producing players who can pass a ball and dominate games, we didn't achieve that in a single game. Gerrard needs a fully fit holding player, and that wasn't the case.I genuinely think or rather hope England can take the positives, because we were far more positive than 2 years ago and even 4 years ago. We need to start boring our opponents to submission - like Spain do. @16 "These are multi-millionaire sportsmen who supposedly play in the best league in the world so why are we so far behind the comparable countries at international level? Complain about this comment (Comment number 52). It's becoming a mickey-mouse story and it's a pity. While the flight back to England will carry a liberal helping of despair, there is still plenty for Hodgson to be happy about after only being appointed in May. Has anyone noticed that Joe Hart is just Peter Mellor having intelligently time-travelled to an era without Banks, Stepney, Clemence, Bonetti, Shilton, Corrigan or Harvey. I am English and have been playing football in Germany for 15 years. "Running on empty" I suppose a reference to the fact we are the only country whose domestic season has just finished, oh but that is'nt so. 2:45 P.M. Kickoff of Euro 2012 Quarterfinal, England vs. Italy And theyâre off: England, in traditional white, is attacking from left to right on your television screen, with Italy going right to left for the first half wearing blue. It is clear Englandâs players have bought into his methods and there was a unity of purpose about the squad that was conspicuous by its absence in South Africa in 2010. To those dissing Rooney, he was heavily marked as the only real threat, and Italy cut off the Gerrard supply. Have to disagree with your assessment on Hart Phil - from the very first minute last night he looked nervous, and there were too many times during the tournament that he had to rely on his defenders to bail him out. Gerrard and Rooney wandered around like lost souls. It wasn't only England not scoring. What cannot be denied, or indeed ignored, was the chasm in class between the sides. BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Stop pinning your hopes on unproven platers. It's a job well done. I personally am proud of the players who went to the euros, and roy hodgson has proved that he is an international manager, the future isnt yet bright but its in way bleak. Complain about this comment (Comment number 85). This is the worst England squad for 40 years with only two players that can be considered world class, Hart and Terry. For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. Final. Captain Steven Gerrard consoles Ashley Young. Deep down I know the team is way behind on the skill levels of our European neighbours. A game every 3/4 days constantly chasing will drain even the fittest premier league stars. en. He's hardy ever played well for England, and certainly not in recent years. Wellbeck is lightweight, very ordinary. An embarrassment by England's standards. That means everyone who isn't injured or retired from this squad will continue through till 2014. Pretty useless really - no idea in attack and no midfield. Euro 2012 action live online. Perhaps Scholes was the solution for England but Scholes is 37 heading to 38 and not 29 heading to 30. This England may have had its limitations but there is no shame in their demise. The back four did well, with Ashley Cole the only world class player in the team. Granted we were outclassed and we dont have the technical ability of players like Pirlo. His choices were the right ones in my eyes. there training facilities there focus there social and sporting structure are far superior to Englands..one thing which struck me over the last few days was Englands over Confident and egoistical body language ...Players like Rooney giving Interviews saying we can go all the way .. when in effect he personally knew himself that he was not fit.. Get into him on the half way line and don't let him dictate you. biggest mistake? I've only been watching football for 45 years, and I don't know enough about it to get paid by the Beeb for pontificating, but I didn't think you could get 'thrashed', 'hammered' or 'slaughtered' 0-0? There were also disappointments. Agony. England need a new Paul Scholes. Why was he in the squad? Rooney was off the pace, never really "looked at the races", yet the media and Hodgson rant and rave about what a truly wonderful player he is and what a game changer and match winner; unfortunately as is always the case he is not; yet Hodgson stuck with the Man Utd players, Young was awful, and well we have seen what Rooney did, or did not do, we would have been better off taking players who have a proven goal scoring record for England.Although you cannot blame hodgson; one is left to wonder why he has such an allegiance to the Man Utd players? What about all the times weâve outclassed our opponents and not got the result. Two solid grafting players but lack the subtlety and guile needed at international level. Words actually fail me for young. Complain about this comment (Comment number 71). Allow, if necessary, Jamaica team, Pakistani team, Polish team, Nigeria team and create a Diversity group somewhere within the leagues hierarchy. There was nothing wrong with Hodgson's formation in theory. It comes as no surprise to anyone that England were defeated, well except to certain members of the press looking at some rags this morning. So we either smack it long and hope Carroll, Rooney, etc can hold it up or we try and play our way out which is highly dangerous. about history. Gerrard was also shattered yesterday, seeing him lie down with cramp before extra time was definitely the sign that he can't play every single game any more.So we need some extra players, there are some quality holding players so that shouldn't be a problem, but let's see how Wilshere develops in the next coming years.Well done lads I wasn't expecting them to go this far to be honest. Changes it all, because we have to have the "White Pele" in the England side, a footballer who has yet to prove himself on the world stage, (or even at international level), a player who has not scored since 2004, at tournaments, (up until the Ukraine game)..Yes Rooney scored against a very poor Ukraine side, with a ball that took more deflections than Tony Blair could muster at any house of commons question time, and then bundled it over the line. Even if he does come back and is plays well great but lets not overhype him or any of these other young players. cant expect him to carry an entire under performing England team for 90 mins every game. (Balotelli nearly did). If forwards press then the midfield can move up the pitch and the full back can also push forward. Young was a serious disappointment although he still kept coming to look for the ball even though he seemed to give it away every time he had it.
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