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Well that was an overreaction and didn't make any sense.

It was one game that ultimately didnt matter for either side. Anderson didnt transform the game, a poor Albania side had conceded, had tired and England had taken control by the time he came on. Its not worth taking significant conclusions from.

For us? He was predominantly frustrating.

I only vaguely watched the first hLf but it seemed like nobody Was passing to Wharton! He needs to bemore vocal and demand the ball more P. S. Sorry it's probably been discussed already but how much are we expecting not to recieve from him getting his first start?

The problem for Wharton last night was England wanted to build to the edge of the Albanian box and play through at that point, in the first half. He was asked to stay deep and found himself caught amongst the high sitting defenders/Stones moving into midfield. Second half was more to his style, as the Albanians went more direct and the game stretched out. He doesn’t necessarily need much time on the ball, but he does need his forward players to be finding space. Anderson is more useful against teams sitting in, as he’s busy and constantly shouting for the ball, also being more likely to run at the opposition to create openings for others. For more open games, Wharton would be the better choice to find clever runs or opportunities. There weren’t many opportunities for him to play the key balls into the forwards. Having said that, he looked like he felt the pressure, which is unfortunate. He could do well to improve his off-the-ball further, too. England had a good general shape last night and he didn’t sit well amongst it fir periods.

A fan managed to buy one and had it delivered before they took them down so definitely legit

That doesn't really mean anything though, perhaps he's being called that anyway by Eze, Guehi and Dean Henderson? He just seems so reserved all the time, perhaps it's just cos he's so laid back?

The players like him. Declan Rice referenced Wharton when he wasn't in the squad calling him 'ads'

This may be just me but whenever we have scored, Adam doesn't seem to get involved in the celebrations, almost (to me) seems like a bit of an "outsider"?

Basing it on the fact that Wharton struggled yesterday and when Anderson came on he transformed the performance

That's how five of us got into Reading festival back in the late 80s 😁

Or you could just do the unthinkable and call it something everyone else understands, like a defensive midfielder? Just a thought.

Brilliant to watch though!

He need a head coach who would help and develop him as a player. Similar with Niko Kalinic.

a bit left appointment from Boro

Rochina had a decent career but I certainly wouldnt have him down as an "absolutely brilliant player." Had loads of natural ability and skill but his decision making was poor and when he got chances to start he tended to be ineffective.

Was an absolutely brilliant player who's career seemed to just stop once he left Granada a few seasons ago. Played in Europe - One of the few transfers we got right during the first 18 months of V ownership

Agreed very odd behaviour from @chaddyrovers Anderson definitely has the shirt for now, probably similar for Rogers vs Bellingham too. But we all know who is more likely to step up in a big game against better opposition and make an impact.

All very not much of a surprise is it! We've been fcuked over since day one..the fans have been saying this for some fifteen long years.

You could get a Ford Escort (MK1) for about 1200 books!

Agree with this, he was a little passive and didn’t demand the ball enough. Often he was pushing onto their midfielders to make space for others. It wasn’t an easy game to play in though with 3 different formations and no consistent midfield partner which left him a bit isolated at times like Tuchel said after. For his first senior start in a hostile atmosphere against tough opposition, he did well and will learn a lot from it. Other more experienced players such as Bellingham, Rice or Eze didn’t have the best of nights either.

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An Albanian team that were also demoralised after finally going behind I would have very much liked to have seen how Wharton got on from that point, but he was replaced as soon as England went ahead, so he never got a chance to show play against a "different" Albanian team

To be fair, Anderson came on for 15 minutes at a time when we were totally dominant, in the lead and against a tired Albania.

We cant do that, too much money is made selling names on shirts 😉