Skip to main content

England team


Coach Roy Hodgson tried to keep things in perspective after England fought back from 2-0 down to beat world champions Germany 3-2 in a friendly thanks to three goals in the last half hour on Saturday.
"I'm a bit worried that all of the criticism we've had in the past will suddenly be forgotten. This team is definitely a work in progress," Hodgson told a news conference at the Olympiastadion.
"Let's not get carried away. Let's make certain these players keep their feet on the ground. I want them hungry, to keep learning from their mistakes."
Hodgson fielded an experimental lineup, partly out of necessity, which included Dele Alli, 19, and a debut for Danny Rose and they responded with a performance that ensured injured captain Wayne Rooney was not missed.
"It's a friendly and one must always be careful to attach too much importance," said the England coach. "If we had lost 3-2 and Germany scored the late goal I wouldn't be bitterly disappointed.
"I'd still be pleased with the way we played the game and approached the game. We have a lot of players playing their second or third game," added Hodgson.
Germany took command with goals from Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez before the visitors rallied through Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier.
REMAIN HUMBLE
"It's important to remain humble in these moments," said Hodgson. "We have an awful long way to go before we can claim to be like the Germans.
"It's a good step forward and a moment of progression. We'll be analysing the game, there's an awful lot we could do better."
Opposite number Joachim Loew had no complaints, pointing out that even when they led 2-0 after an hour, Germany were not totally convincing.
"It's very annoying when you lead 2-0 and lose," said Loew. "But I also have to say quite clearly that it wasn't undeserved that we lost this game.
"When we were 2-0 up we weren't able to control the match. Our attacks from the back weren't the way we usually expect them to be.
"We had problems the whole game and didn't really get the scoring chances we should have," added Loew.
"The game opened up even though we were ahead. That shouldn't be allowed to happen. We should have controlled it better. We lost a lot of balls and England, with their fast players, had more and more chances."

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Chelsea news

Chelsea news: Antonio Conte’s men shouldn't worry about beating Atletico Madrid - Lampard CHELSEA have to remember they don’t need to beat Atletico Madrid. Those are the thoughts of Blues legend Frank Lampard. After thrashing Qarabag on matchday 1, Chelsea travel to face La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in their second Champions League group game on Wednesday (7.45pm). Antonio Conte ’s men have hit their stride in the Premier League and swept aside Stoke 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium in their last outing. Lampard, who was part of the Champions League winning side in 2012, insists his former club don’t need to get a victory against Atletico. Morata and Hazard look sharp in training as Chelsea prepare for Atletico Madrid clash “Chelsea should remember they don’t have to win the game,” Lampard told the   London Evening Standard . “If they come away with a draw they will be happy and it will set them up for the Manchester City match. “I expect Atletico will press high ...

Airtel Trace Music Star

Do you know lyrics to your favorite song? Check out this edition of Pulse TV VOX POP where people try to sing the lyrics to their favorite song. Do you know the lyric to your favorite song? More than that, can you sing it? Well guess what!!! You can win up to five million naira, a music video, a record deal, and a trip to the United States to America with Keri Hilson . No need to worry about stage fright, just call 5678 with your airtel line, and sing to your heart's content. Need a pointer? Well, check out this episode of Pulse TV VOX POP where people sing the lyrics to their fvorite songs. It promises to be exciting.

In Ibadan

Fatal accident leaves 4 dead, 1 severely injured The four persons are reported to have died in the accident which had occurred yesterday, March 29, 2016 at Uncle Joe on the Mokola-Sango Road in Ibadan, Oyo State.   News reports have revealed the death of four people in a fatal accident while they had been returning from a night club in the City of Ibadan. The four persons are reported to have died in the accident which had occurred yesterday, March 29, 2016 at Uncle Joe on the Mokola-Sango Road in Ibadan, Oyo State. The reports further reveal that there had been a lone female survivor, of the initial five occupants comprised of three men and two women, in the two cars which had been involved in the accident. The Nation reports that three cars had been speeding from Dugbe to Sango when a blue Toyota Corona, marked Lagos EKD 470BJ, reportedly lost control while trying to overtake the two other cars at 5.15am. The cars are reported to have collided with the ...