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Posted July 28, 2024 22:41 · last edited July 28, 2024 22:45

Some fantastic takes in this thread. I agree - no significant tactical changes required, the focus should be on maintaining morale, banishing demons from the first 30 mins of the USA game, and coming into the match with the same tight mindset we usually would against an opponent of this calibre knowing we're capable of frustrating them.

RB dilemma is tough. Bindon should never, ever be anywhere near consideration for the senior RB slot given how good he is at CB (especially being suited for that LCB role, a natural fit alongside Boxall and eventually Surman). However in an Olympic context, where we already have two fantastic CBs for the level and a RB who has four senior appearances + no prior international experience, it's a reasonable choice to make (if a bit forced)

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Unknown editor edited July 28, 2024 22:45
Some fantastic takes in this thread. I agree - no significant tactical changes required, the focus should be on maintaining morale and coming into the match with the right mentality.

RB dilemma is tough. Bindon should never, ever be anywhere near consideration for the senior RB slot given how good he is at CB (especially being suited for that LCB role, a natural fit alongside Boxall and eventually Surman). However in an Olympic context, where we already have two fantastic CBs for the level and a RB who has four senior appearances + no prior international experience, it's a reasonable choice to make (if a bit forced)
Unknown editor edited July 28, 2024 22:44
Some fantastic takes in this thread. I agree - no significant tactical changes required, the focus should be on maintaining morale and coming into the match with the right mentality