Esp given Tuchel is going to change his whole team at HT, ie his first half team charge for 45 mins come off, and a fresh 11 then do it all again for another 45 in the heat.
On the other hand Bazeley will be looking to get minimum 60 mins now out of Payne and Libby, building up their loads for the WC matches (in cooler conditions than Florida).
It might a bit of repeat of Haiti. We look almost decent with our top 11 on the field. But it could be very tough late on, with them having fresher players, and our backups nowhere near the same class. Wouldn't surprise if we revert to a back 5 in the 2nd half.
Really interested to see how Libby goes against high quality EPL players.
Same Surman, Stamenic & Bindon.
On the other hand Bazeley will be looking to get minimum 60 mins now out of Payne and Libby, building up their loads for the WC matches (in cooler conditions than Florida).
It might a bit of repeat of Haiti. We look almost decent with our top 11 on the field. But it could be very tough late on, with them having fresher players, and our backups nowhere near the same class. Wouldn't surprise if we revert to a back 5 in the 2nd half.
Really interested to see how Libby goes against high quality EPL players.
Same Surman, Stamenic & Bindon.