Gerarrd Demands Killer Touch

Joe · 06-12-2006, 04:45 PM

England midfielder Steven Gerrard has called on his team mates to provide some killer instincts if they are to challenge for the World Cup trophy.

Gerrard was speaking after his team won their opening match 1-0 against Paraguay on Saturday. England dominated the first hour of play but failed to capitalise on their possession and territorial advantages and were left almost hanging on to a slender victory.

He said "We've got to learn to go on and get two or three to kill teams off and make it easier towards the end.

"We had high intensity in the first half but it was so difficult to do it for 90 minutes. It's impossible.

"After five minutes the heat starts to take control and it was really difficult towards the end."

Gerrard specifically mentioned Micheal Owen and said

"Michael looks really sharp in training from what I've seen of him. He looked sharp against Jamaica.

"Obviously he didn't get a goal but he might get one or two for us in the next game."

Homer MacSimpson · 06-12-2006, 05:01 PM

Gerrards got it spot on.

Maybe with that victory the confidence will grow. But I still think the players don't like Sven's tactics and struggle to understand his manouvers and that could undermine Englands confidence and chances.

beartons · 06-12-2006, 05:13 PM

do you think maradona,pele,zico,zidanne,ronaldhino ,ronaldo etc etc etc,give a monkeys about tactics,they rose above it and destroyed teams! No excuses!
Englands excuses for not winning the world cup already, is allready their downfall! that proves to me that even the fans of their own really deep down know england are not superb, but more like hoping for someone to shine like rooney, this isnt enough to win! England are already beat,believe me!
You do thees,thees,thees,thees,thees,GOAL, Easy,peesy,poo!!

Homer MacSimpson · 06-12-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beartons

You do thees,thees,thees,thees,thees,GOAL, Easy,peesy,poo!!

I think we've found the Scottish Pele

beartons · 06-12-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homer MacSimpson

I think we've found the Scottish Pele

well,thankyou, ive always been maradona, but pele will do!!

Jedi Knight · 06-12-2006, 05:59 PM

i don't think England have the class. they're a very predictable team.
can Gerrard and Lampard play in the same team? it's one or the other.
it's not about playing the best players to keep them happy but playing your best team

Joe · 06-12-2006, 06:42 PM

The main problem with Engerland is the manager, his squad selections and his subsitutions.

In the last world cup the 2 people who caused England to go out?

Beckham because he **** himself when a tackle came in a jumped out the way which in turn led to Rivaldo's goal
Eriksson for not changing the team when Brazil went down to 10 men.

This year will be Eriksson again. Reason? he will run out of fit strikers and then be hanged for it.

06-12-2006, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	Gerarrd Demands Killer Touch England midfielder Steven Gerrard has called on his team mates to provide some killer instincts if they are to challenge for the World Cup trophy. Gerrard was speaking after his team won their opening match 1-0 against Paraguay on Saturday. England dominated the first hour of play but failed to capitalise on their possession and territorial advantages and were left almost hanging on to a slender victory. He said "We've got to learn to go on and get two or three to kill teams off and make it easier towards the end. "We had high intensity in the first half but it was so difficult to do it for 90 minutes. It's impossible. "After five minutes the heat starts to take control and it was really difficult towards the end." Gerrard specifically mentioned Micheal Owen and said "Michael looks really sharp in training from what I've seen of him. He looked sharp against Jamaica. "Obviously he didn't get a goal but he might get one or two for us in the next game." Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

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06-12-2006, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Homer MacSimpson Coach Potato Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springburn Posts: 125 vCash: 1381	Gerrards got it spot on. Maybe with that victory the confidence will grow. But I still think the players don't like Sven's tactics and struggle to understand his manouvers and that could undermine Englands confidence and chances. D'oh

06-12-2006, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
beartons Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cumbernauld,the worst town in britain! Posts: 328 vCash: 500	do you think maradona,pele,zico,zidanne,ronaldhino ,ronaldo etc etc etc,give a monkeys about tactics,they rose above it and destroyed teams! No excuses! Englands excuses for not winning the world cup already, is allready their downfall! that proves to me that even the fans of their own really deep down know england are not superb, but more like hoping for someone to shine like rooney, this isnt enough to win! England are already beat,believe me! You do thees,thees,thees,thees,thees,GOAL, Easy,peesy,poo!! you know the rules! Last edited by beartons : 06-12-2006 at 05:15 PM.

06-12-2006, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	i don't think England have the class. they're a very predictable team. can Gerrard and Lampard play in the same team? it's one or the other. it's not about playing the best players to keep them happy but playing your best team The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

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06-12-2006, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	The main problem with Engerland is the manager, his squad selections and his subsitutions. In the last world cup the 2 people who caused England to go out? Beckham because he **** himself when a tackle came in a jumped out the way which in turn led to Rivaldo's goal Eriksson for not changing the team when Brazil went down to 10 men. This year will be Eriksson again. Reason? he will run out of fit strikers and then be hanged for it. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

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