What do you think for this match?Can England beat Japan easily?

No, Japan are no pushover, but I expect England to win, even if that clown makes 11 subs at HT. :S

Will England start with Euro 2004 first eleven??

I don't know if I should watch the match...

i would think so, this is the test match, just like italy and germany did, this will be a good opportunity for sven to try out different midfield combinations so he can try and get lampard in there

Originally posted by diroix
Will England start with Euro 2004 first eleven??

Yep, Rio Ferdinand would've partnered Sol Campbell if he was not suspended though.
But this is alot stronger than the squad we had at the 2002 World Cup.

will leave my TV Card on-record and have a shower. (H)

I say 3-1 to England, cant see clean sheet when we have James in goal :confused:

Sven said he will play his strongest team which should be interesting.

I've got a feeling it'll end 1-1, i just hope we don't pick up any injuries in the process.

Yeah loosing Owen would be...err...

Thats funny, Butt and Gerrard will both be wearing number 4!:p

...

England:1 Japan:0(H)

1-0 Owen 22'

Beckham doing 360's, wtf. :crazyboy:

Japan have a had a few good shots from long range.

Nice game so far :)

Michael Owen shoots home from close range after Narasaki(sp?) fails to hold Gerrards 25-yard drive.

Anyone know where i can watch this match? My Sports channel is showing a u-21 game :(

England have been **** since scoring the goal.

The brazilian guy on the left for Japan is good though.

Yep they started with the formation i posted, diamond with Lampard the holding player, with Gerrard on the left, Been a good first half, but we just aint taking enough shots or closing down players well when in defence. I still expect a 3-0 scoreline.

what's his name?

Originally posted by shokz

Beckham doing 360's, wtf. :crazyboy:

I see he is learning lots from the REAL number 7 :p


But anyways he did it for United against Fulham 2 season's ago. Remember that 1-1 game, where Barthez saved a penalty and then Solksjaer scored the equaliser.

Japan 2-1 England

Originally posted by BRAZIL'S_#9
what's his name?

If the guy is a dark brownish color and has long black hair then thats Alex;)

Its Alex but he's sporting a buzz cut now. Can't believe Rooney tried to swat Ono after Ono sent him tumbling. I wouldn't be surprised if he got sent off in an England international anytime soon.

Originally posted by BRAZIL'S_#9
what's his name?

Alex Santos

Originally posted by fender
Its Alex but he's sporting a buzz cut now. Can't believe Rooney tried to swat Ono after Ono sent him tumbling. I wouldn't be surprised if he got sent off in an England international anytime soon.

aye, just what i was thinking, be funny though. (H)

I knew the guy had Alex in his name :D Though I forgot about the Santos :S :p :D

Anywayz I wonder when Fox Sports World coverage of England games will start?? Perhaps after the Euros?? In FSW new contact with the FA or whatever they got rights to the EPL, FA Cup, and England games.

No subs in Half time

1-1 Japan have scored (H)

Ono

Is Hidetoshi Nakata playing? :Bow:

ohyes

hahaha, what a good name, Oh NO!

Btw I would be interested to know how Lampard is doing in the holding midfield role.

What's Japan's performance been like so far? Is Nakata playing?

Who's been their best player?

Lampard is doing well...only midfielder at the moment who is doin so in my opinion

How is England's performance?Can they score?

Is Nakamura playing? He's great, it's a shame he lacks physical capacity and that he had several injuries throughout this season.

Originally posted by Nakamura
Is Nakamura playing? He's great, it's a shame he lacks phsycal capacity and that he had several injuries throughout this season.

Yeah he is playin

Could someone post the starting lineups please?

starting lineup has been posted in the beggining of the thread Dazmania.

no surprises. What we expected. Lampard wins holding role from Nicky Butt.

England: James :sb9:, G Neville, Ashley Cole, Terry, Campbell, Lampard, Beckham, Gerrard, Scholes, Owen, Rooney

Japan: :fluffy:

Originally posted by garlei
starting lineup has been posted in the beggining of the thread Dazmania.

no surprises. What we expected. Lampard wins holding role from Nicky Butt.


but what about Japan's starting lineup? :confused:

Seigo Narazaki 1
Miyamoto 5
Yuji Nakazawa 22
Keisuke Tsuboi 3
Junichi Inamoto 6
Akira Kaji 21
Shunsuke Nakamura 10
Shinji Ono 18
Alessandro Alex Santos 14
Tatsuhiko Kubo 9
Keiji Tamada 20


Here you go. 9 of the starting 11 play in the J-LEague.


By the way there are two number 4s in the England squad. Both Butt and Lampard is 4. one of them should be number 6.

ah, this games crap! - Nakata's not playing :rolleyes: :(

Japan without Nakata is like chips with no ketchup - adequate, but not satisfying :p

Man, Japan are soooooooo much better than England tonight. England suck since scoring.

For those who cant watch it BBC is makin radio coverage of the match



Emile Heskey, Darius Vassell and Kieron Dyer replace Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes.

Originally posted by garlei
Seigo Narazaki 1
Miyamoto 5
Yuji Nakazawa 22
Keisuke Tsuboi 3
Junichi Inamoto 6
Akira Kaji 21
Shunsuke Nakamura 10
Shinji Ono 18
Alessandro Alex Santos 14
Tatsuhiko Kubo 9
Keiji Tamada 20


Here you go. 9 of the starting 11 play in the J-LEague.


Actually 8.
Shunsuke Nakamura- Reggina
Junichi Inamoto -Fulham
Shinji Ono- Feyenoord

Well played beckham for Japan's goal ... :rolleyes:

No way are England going to beat France.

Japan are to look out in the next World Cup. All their players are pretty young and they can compete with big teams on a good day.


The last World Cup has helped them a lot in their development. (Y)

I hope that Garys injury isnt anything serious :(

Originally posted by SlowSilver
No way are England going to beat France.

remember this is a friendly - non-competitive match ;)

I suppose. Perhaps if England have something to play for, then that might spur them on.

Full time....England clearly didnt want to over play and risk with injuris...


1-1

England dominated in the first 25 minutes, but ever since they scored the goal, we were just crap, but yes, this is a non-competitive game, and England should perform at Euro 2004.

Credit to Japan though, they were very good tonight.

why does Sven like to change the entire team all at once? How will he see which player can work with the main players?

Is he trying to see which player will be able to individually make a difference and score?

His substitutions worries me.

Originally posted by garlei
why does Sven like to change the entire team all at once? How will he see which player can work with the main players?

Is he trying to see which player will be able to individually make a difference and score?

His substitutions worries me.
Well, atleast he can't change the whole team during EURO 2004.

Originally posted by SlowSilver
No way are England going to beat France.

England always raise their game for the big matches. Argentina 98, Brazil 2002 ring a bell?.

France will destroy England...if England plays like this:p

Is Defoe on the england squad for euro's? i saw him on the bench list

Japan is a good team. They have great players, technically gifted and with huge potential. This is no surprise, at least to those who follow world (and Asian specifically in this case) football. They are surely a force to watch out in the following years.

About England... I think they're not very strong. At least not at the same level as a team like France. But they are good and I'm sure they'll play with full strenght and determination here in Portugal during the Euro. If things start going well for them, then they can go far and do well. If not...

Originally posted by Spurs4Life
England always raise their game for the big matches. Argentina 98, Brazil 2002 ring a bell?.
By raising their game, do you mean losing both of those matches?
Ring a bell? :rolleyes:

Originally posted by SlowSilver
By raising their game, do you mean losing both of those matches?
Ring a bell? :rolleyes:

I meant world cup 2002 against Argentina. Germany 5-1. Yes we lost to Brazil but we played really well and if it wasn't for the fluke by Ronnie, we might of won, ring a bell.

Originally posted by SlowSilver
By raising their game, do you mean losing both of those matches?
Ring a bell? :rolleyes:

1) Penalties
2) Lob

Remember that to get to the Brazilians, we had to play an absolute blinder against the Argies. And an injury hit squad.

England 1-1 Japan 8mb WMP9 (http://www.shokz.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/england-japan.zip)

Thanks Shokz.(Y)

Originally posted by shokz
England 1-1 Japan 8mb WMP9 (http://www.shokz.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/england-japan.zip)

I didnt see this coming.(H)

I zidn't zee zis coming. (H)

Originally posted by OnE_UnITED
I hope that Garys injury isnt anything serious :(
I hope it is

You should never wish an injury upon a player, no matter how much you dis-like him. :kader:

Originally posted by Seb
I hope it is
Shut up :kader: .




It unbelievable how in some countries fans can't see the difference between the club and country.

Originally posted by Seb
I hope it is

Dick.:rolleyes:

i dont want it to be serious, but please oh please sven dont let him start at RB (i prefer his bro)
also... for crying out loud WHYT DONT U PUT PAUL ROBINSON IN ALL THESE FRIENDLIES TO GET SOME EXPERIENCE SO HE COULD START IN EURO2004!!! JAMES SUCKSSSSS

Originally posted by Help?
Shut up :kader: .




It unbelievable how in some countries fans can't see the difference between the club and country.
Unbealivable how some peple get so worked up over that.
Of course i didnt want him to break his leg or anythin , i meant it as if i dislike him, coz i do, and IMO he's crap.
You people caring so much about what i just said should know better :o

Originally posted by Seb
Unbealivable how some peple get so worked up over that.
Of course i didnt want him to break his leg or anythin , i meant it as if i dislike him, coz i do, and IMO he's crap.
You people caring so much about what i just said should know better :o
in ur sig u flipped beckham

In my opinion, McKenzie is crap aswell...

i didnt make it, Liam (Ebonix) did, lol what are you trying to say? :p

Hopefully Danny Mills will get recalled to the England team , hes the man.

i would have expected england to win

not the greatest moral booster before Euro, same with holland

if they could only follow in Italy and Germanys footsteps

Originally posted by Seb
i didnt make it, Liam (Ebonix) did, lol what are you trying to say? :p
nothing, it just looks weird that the badge is on the right side of his chest

James has always been the weakest link to me. He didn't even react much to that ball.

I know England kind of held back but they really have to get their act together. Hopefully they'll do better against Iceland.

As for the France game, i think we'll be playing pretty defensively hoping for a draw.

yea i didn't expect england to blow away japan. it's been awhile, anyways, since the majority of england's players have had a run out.

but japan will surprise some. they were missing two of their best players, nakata and takahara. they're a very young team..but they're very talented technically and play with a lot of flair. nakamura is ice cold. very talented.

The Japanese and the Koreans are well-known with their never-say-die mentality as well.

They are very hardworking on the pitch and their fans are simply superb. The teamwork ethic is very strong in these Asian teams.

With more and more Asians playing abroad I'm sure these teams will get better.

Japan managed a draw without Nakata... and their goal was class. See that through ball by Nakamura? (Y)

Damn good job by Japan... I wonder when China will be at that standard... :rolleyes: :(

And Holland 3-0 Faroe Islands, not good enough but acceptable, good to see Overmars back on top of his game, and good to see Arjen Robben playing again. (H)

Wow thanx for the video shokz, I like England's new shirts. :rockman:

Both teams scored nice goals, and Japan again has a brown guy on the team... :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Frostwolf
Japan managed a draw without Nakata... and their goal was class. See that through ball by Nakamura? (Y)

hell yea. nakamura's the ****. he and nakata were on point during last year's confederations cup too.

Originally posted by hopeunited
Both teams scored nice goals, and Japan again has a brown guy on the team... :rolleyes:

And what's wrong with that? Alex Santos has been living in Japan since forever...

Originally posted by Frostwolf
And what's wrong with that? Alex Santos has been living in Japan since forever...

Dont Charlton wanna sign him?

very unconvincing result for england,but this is how they do prior to the big tournaments.
they will come back in euro 2004 and manage themselves to the latter stages.
(H)

We were awful after the first 35 minutes.

Diamond mid-field simply doesn't suit us, we need a flat mid-field 4. There was simply no closing down, we've got to play to our strenghs and Lampard as a holding mid-fielder isn't one of our strenghs. If Sven is going to play a diamond we need Butt or Hargreaves in the holding role and Lampard in the attacking mid-field role.

Nice passing move from Japan for the goal.

The thing is england will prob go on and beat france in the opening game