The chances of England batting better at the European U21 tournament seems to be much better than before. It’s hard to understand how Pearce decided Michael Mancienne, a defender, was a better bet for midfield against Spain than £20million-rated Everton star Jack Rodwell. It’s even harder to understand how Rodwell is rated at £20m.
Mancienne certainly looks the part, the part I had in mind was a player for Arsenal Ladies.
England will now have to beat the Czech Republic (who went unbeaten in qualifying) to progress in the tournament, otherwise it’s back to the drawing book for Pearce.
Pyscho’s rabble are 4-6 with Hills to fail to progress.