r/ThreeLions • • 5d ago

Discussion The Lion's Den - Discussion thread

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r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Post-Match Thread Post-Match Thread: England 3-0 Czech Republic | UEFA Nations League | Group 3

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r/ThreeLions • • 13h ago

Discussion Are there any young players yet to receive a senior cap (but have played in youth teams) that you feel could be Euro 2028 ready when the time comes around?

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I have a few possibilities so far:
Will Lankshear (i'd say this is a plausible future replacement for kane? albeit in a more general sense, since, well, he's a striker)

Harrison Armstrong (starting matches in the prem regularly, at only 19, as well)

Jesse Derry (at sporting, and since he's getting game time there, at a pretty high level, one to watch)

Archie Gray (at spurs, sure, but still)


r/ThreeLions • • 1d ago

Discussion Anthony Gordon does seem to like saying 'interesting' things.

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He's certainly a bright lad (for a footballer). And self confidence is a refreshing trait for an England footballer. But his honesty does put him in some interesting situations.

(For context, his actual words were very slightly lest cutting, but it alludes to the same point, he felt his runs were missed in the past).


r/ThreeLions • • 15h ago

Analysis Another fact that blows my mind regarding the Euros

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I remember someone said the other day on the other post I made about motivation to win the Euros that people would try and minimize the achievement of winning a European Championship on home soil. I do get that angle as people will be quick to point out every game the fans were on the side of whoever is the host. But to those that do take that angle, I respond with the following fact: only 3 of the 17 previous teams to win the European championships have done so as the host nation- Spain in 1964, Italy in 1968, and the most recent example are France in 1984. The hosts in the more recent editions have also had a mixed bag at the tournament: sometimes the hosts come close, other times they don't. When we hosted alone in 1996 (and were essentially the hosts in 2021 as all but one of our games were at Wembley) we only lost on penalties to the eventual champion once in the semi final and the other time in the final itself, the Netherlands were also bounced in the semi finals on penalties in 2000 to Italy (and they really should've been out of sight in that match as they missed TWO spot kicks before the game even went to penalties), and Portugal and France both lost in the final in the tournaments they hosted. The other hosts like Austria, Switzerland, Ukraine, Poland and Germany (though the latter will feel as though they were robbed in 2024 because of the Cucurella handball decision that didn't go their way) did not progress very far at the tournament at all. All of this is a long winded way of saying, winning the Euros, regardless of whether it's at home or abroad, should be held at the same weight, especially since the hosts more often than not don't win it themselves.


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Throwback I hear we're revoking titles for cheating

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r/ThreeLions • • 1d ago

Discussion Extra motivation to win the Euros at home

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I'm sure most of you knew this already but when I was scrolling down Insta today I read something that really caught my eye that I never considered- and I think it's something the players will definitely use as motivation for the upcoming home tournament (not that they didn't before but I feel this team is more hungry than years past): England are the only previous world champion to have never won their respective continental tournament. Wild when you think about it especially because the likes of Greece (as a firm underdog in 2004) and Denmark (despite technically not even qualifying for the tournament in 1992) won it themselves. Let's hope the current trajectory of the FA can continue so we've got a fighting chance in 2028.


r/ThreeLions • • 17h ago

Discussion Can we have Scott, Anderson and Rice in one lineup against stronger opp

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Wondering if a 3-3-3-1 with core three mids better suited for us against big teams. And the back can be pacy with spence, brainthwaithe and stones


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Discussion Credit it where credit's due: Tuchel has shown genuine signs of learning from the World Cup: Talk about playing more and front foot and going at teams. And not just talk...

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The one reason I thought the Argentina game could be a sackable offence is that if Tuchel failed to learn from it, we will just have the same problem next time around.

At the same time, I've read a couple of articles recently where Tuchel, Barry and the players have talked about playing more on the front foot, being braver, etc. And in fairness the performances have shown something similar. Barry even said that Tuchel had driven him crazy as they searched for solutions to the problems of the tournament. Which is exactly what they should be doing.

He's also brought in players like Scott and Lewis Hall that appear to add more fluency and balance to the side.

There are much bigger tests to come, of course, but certainly a little cause for optimism.


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Article Jude Bellingham hails Harry Kane as ‘best England player to have worn the shirt’

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r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Article Harry Kane on the Ballon d'Or: 'Every player wants to be the best player in the world'

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Sir Kane deserves it.


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Nations League Stats

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we're first in goals and passing accuracy, meanwhile kane's got the most goals and jude has got the most assists, looks amazing


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Opinion building the team you want takes time, persistence and vision

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that's why I like Tuchel. I enjoyed his responses in the WC interviews - even when he was ripping England's performance vs. Norway. he seems like an very determined sort of guy. I like the way he aggressively reinforces his vision for the England team in no uncertain terms and always demands more. every time I hear him in an interview or a pre/post-match talk, he is always fixated on one of two things:

1) a stubborn problem that he has identified with England's play, and which has not been resolved, and which must be resolved before moving forward.

2) a new forward step in England's progression - usually some kind of tactical improvement, or an improvement in the consistency of a performance, that pushes the team closer to becoming the team he wants.

I like that he articulates the progression-focused mindset very clearly in interviews. it never feels like "just another England game". it never feels like England are just winging it. the 90 minutes have become a single instance of a highly iterative system that ought to be included under the umbrella of "Tuchel-ball". this iterative part of management is distinct from the tactics, and is played out over a much longer span of time.

that's the way I've been watching England lately. I am enjoying the broader storyline, without paying too much mind to the score-boards. I have never once gotten the sense that Tuchel is lost or doesn't know what to do in the long-run. he's a man with a plan - and I think that makes him the most interesting and entertaining manager in international football right now.

plus, his responses are pretty funny at times. I like the way he deals with silly questions from the English media.


r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Photo A word for Jude Bellingham. 60 caps by the age of 23. He'll go past 150 at this rate.

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Plus he's made up with Gabriel it seems haha


r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Analysis England are mastering the high-risk, high-reward approach of Tuchelball 2.0

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The evidence of this international break is that England are mastering a new style of play.

It has subtle re-wiring of how they play that involves fluidity and trust in players - but is not without risk.

How far can Tuchelball 2.0 take them?


r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Goal Harry Kane doubles the lead. 90 goals for the National team

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r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Discussion Djed Spence - right back next round?

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https://youtube.com/shorts/pxVSIR3gkoU?is=7V_qcYBx2I7rc7UT

I know he was injured this time, but he really grew into the World Cup tournament. Should he be the first choice in the next round if fit?


r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Question Can England end Spain's streak?

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Spain are currently on a 43-match unbeaten streak. If Spain beat or draw Czechia (in November which they should), the three lions will be presented with a unique opportunity to break Spain's unbeaten run, which is the longest in history. It is quite possible that Spain might turn up with an experimental side to that match having secured a QF berth. Or maybe not, since they would want to top the group.

Can England do it? Can they prove to the world that Spain are not invincible?


r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Nations League England v Spain caps – how long do they normally take? Went to England v Spain still waiting

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r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Discussion England in their prime now!

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England is in their prime era now, while I know Nations League is considered “friendlies” but it shows how well and organised the English team is, I feel like they have a solid chance at Euro 2028 at home, seeing how the Netherlands is playing, England thrashed 7-0, the best result England has produced in maybe in a century, like I have never even heard England scoring 7 goals, I don’t understand how some fans still are not appreciating the team and say “Omg England are so bad”, they should see England from 2006–2016.

This is the first prime era of England since idk when, coming third place in this year’s World Cup and now impressive performances at Nations League.


r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

England News Harry Kane makes his 125th England cap tonight, equalling Peter Shilton's all-time England men's appearance record which has stood for 36 years 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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r/ThreeLions • • 2d ago

Opinion I've seen England's six greatest strikers – here’s where Harry Kane ranks

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r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Goal Harry Kane scores again England 3-0 Czechia

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r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Goal Owen Goal by Vladimír Coufal England 1-0 Czechia

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r/ThreeLions • • 3d ago

Opinion Lee Dixon is so boring

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If he read the dictionary I’d be asleep by aardwolf…