I always watch them when they play and last night was no exception. I did think that if we played like we did against Hungary then we would get turned over big time but we gave a reasonable display. We were certainly second best for much of the game but it is only when you’ve got your backs to the wall you see who has got what it takes. Trippier is clearly a favourite of Southgate but I thought he had a poor game. Some poor passing early on and similarly poor delivery from corners which is unforgivable at this level. The two CB’s had solid games and Walker was similar at RB. I was impressed by Bellingham who played as well as I have seen him. When he played for Brum a couple of seasons ago at the Den I really didn’t know what all the fuss was about. And then they retired his shirt at St Andrews which I thought was way OTT. For a lad of eighteen he looked a mature player with good vision and real drive in the middle. Rice is a player with real drive who is destined to move on from the Spammers for a shed load. My mate thinks that when all these top players meet at England training camps they must talk about contracts and how somebody like Rice would fit into their club. Maybe his head could be turned.
Of the others I was impressed by Kane. He is not just a goal scorer but can pass, ride tackles, come deep and set up the play and drive the team on. Grealish had impact when he came on late and Bowen added some energy on the right. We deserved a draw though sheer endeavour and sticking to the task. It was a cool penalty from Harry who was under great pressure to score. We will face similar tough games in Qatar and this was a tough test as you can never write off the Germans!
Of the others I was impressed by Kane. He is not just a goal scorer but can pass, ride tackles, come deep and set up the play and drive the team on. Grealish had impact when he came on late and Bowen added some energy on the right. We deserved a draw though sheer endeavour and sticking to the task. It was a cool penalty from Harry who was under great pressure to score. We will face similar tough games in Qatar and this was a tough test as you can never write off the Germans!