John Stones

[Jules88]

He has played well trippier as you say romared I think we have been better as a unit this time and what makes me well happy he is a Englishman man with more passion than me (not lol) in charge of our team ( which in my opinion should be anyway) but that goal they scored although a descent goal we did cover the back post but it hit the deck and flew over the top of the defenders and I like all of you felt like s hit but for once we won a penalty shootout but deserved it anyway,I had to laugh at the Colombian coach saying we were wasting time and diving the k nob head, but I like Henderson and Kane but sterland can come in the garrison with me and our lass on Saturday if he wants lol COYE

Smallest player on the field, covering a post at a set piece.......
Southgates only mistake so far for me..... with the “Set pieces” being Killer at this World Cup, I’d have a big lad covering the opposite end that the keeper is strong at... not a small one....

K
And as an aside.......
For the Reds this season, I also place a man at the far end of the area at set piece crosses and Corners.........How many times does it pass through the area to no one.....

[lk311]

Whilst I agree with Animals comment about passing on edge of box, what impressed me about Stones was what he did off the ball, he was the one always available showing for the ball when we had the ball, his positioning when they had the ball was spot on too. I also liked the fact he stood up and was prepared in a controlled manner to have a go back at their intimidating antics.
As for corners gotta love the ‘Love train’ as Hoddle. nickname it.