Doctor Zaius

Mbappe got away with one too. I wonder if it's leniency as I can't recall any harsh sendings off aside from that mental game on the first day, but it wouldn't suprise me if there was a directive not to send the best players off.

Norway haven't been impressive. Not good on the ball and look defensively frail. Look like 10 average players + Haaland. Though Nusa is decent

Odegaard is a shadow of the player he was a few seasons ago

Good half of football that. Enjoyed Iraq

Ah disaster

Wasn't gonna bother with Iraq v Norway but go on then. I'll have a look

Good second half like

Pure taste from France in all fairness, two great passes for the goals

What a ball

That's a pen like

Shearer is right, the "hydration" breaks are shit

Has anyone ever seen Rabiot have a good game? Is he actually a good player? I don't watch much European football but he looks poor every time I see him.

Looking forward to France v Senegal tonight. Fancy Senegal to get a result

In a proper counter pressing side. He'll be quality. It's no coincidence that he was really good in 24/25. Unfortunately I think he'd be good under De Zerbi for a season or two. I think Howe completely lost his way tactically last season and it showed with Tonali more than others. His very poor passing is magnified in our side because we simply cannot keep the ball. I'm also not sure where he fits into the team. If we got good money for him, he can go for me, but I think that about any of our players. It all depends on what direction Howe wants to go in really. If he wants a return to a high intensity press where we won't let teams settle, then surely you'd look to keep Tonali. If he's going to persist with whatever the fuck last season was, you may as well get him peddled.

Didn't realise he was that young. He's bossed it today