Now we have had time to reflect on England what's your opinion After watching the game on Sunday, I saw the same England which has been there since Southgate took over. Get a lead hold onto to it. If we nick a second all the better. Scoring so early may have been the worse thing that could have happened & detrimental to the game plan.
Although, it was 1-1, England loss this game in the midfield-attack press, with Rice and Phillips virtually playing as CBs until Italy scored, leaving Kane, Sterling & Saka having to relent from challenging the Italian defence when they had the ball and as a consequence not having enough recovery time when England won the ball because the ball just came straight back after 5 England passes.
I heard folks talking about the subs but Southgate use of subs maybe an area which can be improved upon. When he did make the final subs, I must admit I was sihocked he took off Henderson, even if he did miss one in the friendlies, he only recently scored his debut international goal..
The penalty saga should not really be up for discussion as those who take penalties know, most shy away from taking them unless they have to and dont forget Italy did miss 2 pens also.
I know people will be talking about the future looks bright and all that but you really have to admit, this was one trophy that was there for the taking considering the real big guns, France & Belgium limped out the tournament. Hopefully, if you're England, you dont turn into the Belguim wonderkids and end up with a tag and no winners medals like many previous English wonders.