Hopefully they have just looked at our low FIFA ranking, and not bothered with much analysis. Read somewhere that in those 4 games we had against them most recently between 2013-2017 we on average only had about 35% possesion.
Our game has evolved hugely since those days. They could be in for quite a shock as we hopefully almost share the possession stakes. I remember the Peruvians post that game in Barcelona in 2022, saying they were surprised how much better we were than the AWs they played in 2017.
Not rocket science but obviously a solid start is what we want to help take the big crowd out of the game. They had a poor Copa America, and the 90,000 could get on their backs if it stays 0-0 for a long time, or dare we hope we get a lead. Losing or drawing against a team ranked 94th would be a national disgrace.
The key players - Boxall, Libby, Stamenic, Old & Wood play well and we are a shout. Can we get some quality balls to Wood? Forever our problem it seems. Can him and Old gell in their first ever game together?
Be interesting to see what plans Mexico have to nullify the Woodsman. RB Araujo who plays in the EPL, will no doubt be sharing some intel. 1.84m CB Vásquez who plays in Serie A probably gets the man marking job. Seems he's their biggest guy at the back.
Our game has evolved hugely since those days. They could be in for quite a shock as we hopefully almost share the possession stakes. I remember the Peruvians post that game in Barcelona in 2022, saying they were surprised how much better we were than the AWs they played in 2017.
Not rocket science but obviously a solid start is what we want to help take the big crowd out of the game. They had a poor Copa America, and the 90,000 could get on their backs if it stays 0-0 for a long time, or dare we hope we get a lead. Losing or drawing against a team ranked 94th would be a national disgrace.
The key players - Boxall, Libby, Stamenic, Old & Wood play well and we are a shout. Can we get some quality balls to Wood? Forever our problem it seems. Can him and Old gell in their first ever game together?
Be interesting to see what plans Mexico have to nullify the Woodsman. RB Araujo who plays in the EPL, will no doubt be sharing some intel. 1.84m CB Vásquez who plays in Serie A probably gets the man marking job. Seems he's their biggest guy at the back.