England kicked off Euro 2022 with a 1-0 win over Austria thanks to a goal by Beth Mead. But a lot of the celebration has been rather muted with a focus on England supposedly being wasteful or not blowing Austria away. Listen, it certainly was not the world’s most exciting match but I think there is a tendency to overlook the reality of these games. This certainly is not unique to women’s football - I’m sure England men only winning 1-0 in an opening group stage game would involve just as much hand wringing - but perhaps at points it gets exacerbated when there is less awareness of who these teams are.
ya totally get this reasoned take. however would just caution that if Bronze is losing 2 out of every 3 duels she contests this tournament, you might as well throw Greenwood back out there and switch Daly to Bronze's side. Wiegman can say the whole team is 100% healthy all she wants. LB doesn't get bodied like she did yesterday often and I am hoping she is going to improve from here. just don't know how realistic that is given all her body has gone thru. Bronze being excellent has always been a given for this team. don't know if thats true at this moment.
ya totally get this reasoned take. however would just caution that if Bronze is losing 2 out of every 3 duels she contests this tournament, you might as well throw Greenwood back out there and switch Daly to Bronze's side. Wiegman can say the whole team is 100% healthy all she wants. LB doesn't get bodied like she did yesterday often and I am hoping she is going to improve from here. just don't know how realistic that is given all her body has gone thru. Bronze being excellent has always been a given for this team. don't know if thats true at this moment.