Sure keeper mistake meant we dropped 2 points v Benfica but some positives:
1. berbatov got a run & proved he's still dangerous; trick is finding the right strike partner and it ain't Young who is better suited on the wing.
2. Carrick and Fletch coming back into some kind of form but it needs to be one or the other partnered with Anderson or Cleverly IMHO
3. Fabio got a run; definitely a good attacking option; needs time to develop a combo with Valencia/Nani 9like to see Valencia play the ball in earlier, tho)
4. Nani back into form
Qualification is the main thing 'cos any game next round likely to be tough - though would fancy chances v Cypriot team!
1. berbatov got a run & proved he's still dangerous; trick is finding the right strike partner and it ain't Young who is better suited on the wing.
2. Carrick and Fletch coming back into some kind of form but it needs to be one or the other partnered with Anderson or Cleverly IMHO
3. Fabio got a run; definitely a good attacking option; needs time to develop a combo with Valencia/Nani 9like to see Valencia play the ball in earlier, tho)
4. Nani back into form
Qualification is the main thing 'cos any game next round likely to be tough - though would fancy chances v Cypriot team!
Anderson out till Feb