So we are just half an hour away from England’s opening Euro2016 match against Russia, and Arsenal’s own young lion Jack Wilshere will be praying he will have a place in the starting line-up. If not though he believes that this new young England side have more than enough quality to make their mark in the competition.
“I think we are in a strong position – we have changed a lot since the World Cup,” Jack said on Arsenal.com. “It was put to us by the manager to really evolve as a team.
“A lot of players left. Lampard and Gerrard were big names and big players in the team and we almost had to rebuild.
“The team has changed over the last two years, and people have come in like Dele Alli and Harry Kane, who has really become one of the best strikers in the world. Even the likes of Adam Lallana, who was at the World Cup and didn’t play, and Raheem Sterling.
“They are players who can really change a game, plus the likes of Ross Barkley. If people aren’t [in the starting XI] and we need a goal, there are players who can come on and do that for us.
“A lot of people wrote us off but we got through the qualification process with no problems. I know they were not all tough games but you still have to beat what is in front of you.
“We have had a few friendlies as well where we have shown people what we can do, and we are confident we can get out of the group – then anything can happen.”
After this years Premier League I can certainly believe that anything can happen! One record that England need to break is the fact that they have never won at opening game at the Euros, and there is no better time to do it than today.
Russia were vey impressive in the Qualifier except for two 1-0 defeats to Austria, but in their warm up games they have disappointed. They beat Lithuania 3-0 in March. but in their three following games they have lost to France 4-2, the Czech Republic 2-1, and drew 1-1 with the Serbs last time out.
I’m not saying it will be easy, but Roy Hodgson will have to have this team totally ready to fight. A nice win today and England can go into the rest of the competition with a little more hope….
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its not england its tottenham.
Easy win for russia
STFU!!!!….Typical English Arsenal player, they talk more than perform….
He actually performs for England unlike the majority of his team mates
True. Wilshere generally does perform when he’s actually fit… which isn’t often. But he was England’s best player in qualifiers. Wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes a starter later in the tournament. I still think Roy’s lineups are unbalanced and bland.
EURO2016!…………..Talk of the Town…..NoLonger Arsenal transfers
Sterling is rubbish he reminds me of Walcott and this is no compliment,he runs and leaves the ball behind like “Mr 10 years at Arsenal”
No Arsenal player to watch in England Vs Russia only Sp*ds?. Too bad. They will capitulate as they do for their team.
Hear my new man today “No, I think that’s just the way I play. I like playing hard, if you will,”
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This is what we’ve been lacking. Welcome Xhaka.
The 3 lions lead 1-0!
Unfortunate draw far England, but you play until the final whistle, the match highlighted England weakest area, which is the defense, opposition attackers always seem to be free in the england box, even during the practise games.