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"England has the quantity, but Wales has the quality". Discuss.
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<blockquote data-quote="Vieux Talonneur" data-source="post: 1046883" data-attributes="member: 73144"><p>In terms of winning, you can't compare football to cricket and rugby. There are only about 8 test playing nations and the same number of tier 1 rugby teams whereas there are probably that many sides that were in with a shout of the Euros let alone the World Cup.</p><p></p><p>But your argument's good and still stands although I disagree with you on Jones. What I think we're seeing is just the Jones way of immediate shock jock impact which then fades. I'd say any frailties are as much to do with Jones seemingly controlling style as the English psyche.</p><p></p><p>Contrast that with Southgate who's been hugely impressive in building what seems to be a happy, united, empowered squad and there has to be correlation between that and the uptick in results. He clearly takes a deep interest in his players as people not just sporting commodities as a result of which they respond to him. And his public pronouncements are thoughtful and considered.</p><p></p><p>Irrespective of player base or amount of talent you'll never get the results without the right leadership - on and off field.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vieux Talonneur, post: 1046883, member: 73144"] In terms of winning, you can’t compare football to cricket and rugby. There are only about 8 test playing nations and the same number of tier 1 rugby teams whereas there are probably that many sides that were in with a shout of the Euros let alone the World Cup. But your argument’s good and still stands although I disagree with you on Jones. What I think we’re seeing is just the Jones way of immediate shock jock impact which then fades. I’d say any frailties are as much to do with Jones seemingly controlling style as the English psyche. Contrast that with Southgate who’s been hugely impressive in building what seems to be a happy, united, empowered squad and there has to be correlation between that and the uptick in results. He clearly takes a deep interest in his players as people not just sporting commodities as a result of which they respond to him. And his public pronouncements are thoughtful and considered. Irrespective of player base or amount of talent you’ll never get the results without the right leadership - on and off field. [/QUOTE]
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