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Originally Posted by planenut
Great to get a win, it's just a shame that teams don't play tackling football now, seeming to prefer the elbow and pretence of fouls. That attitude is supported by commentators. We have some great players but not a great team.
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No longer a contact sport but to be fair we don't want to see serious injuries ala Haarland/Keane. It's all about treading on toes and ankles which are not protected nowadays.
I don't think we have "great" players but one's that either play well on the day or are do a consistent job but not exhilarating or with flair. Kalvin Phillips is in this category.
Ukraine are a side which is more skillful on the ball, but are always likely to concede a goal or two!
Kev