Thought the same!

Exactly. So we shouldn't be surprised if goal posts get constantly moved. It's supply and demand of a single individual. If you want the player enough, make sure you budget for them..

You aren't telling me that agents aren't approached pre transfer bid to get an idea of wages/likelihood of them joining? If we didn't then that is naive in the extreme. However, Competition for a signature may drive a contract up. Then by correlation, if you know the initial contract demands and that there is interest in a player....you need to budget accordingly which it appears we haven't done. I look forward to working in Spain ?

No point signing players If they aren't going to improve what we ave. Under 23s can plug gaps. If they weren't aware of the expected fees and wages of players they were interested in, then clearly the scouting system isn't working.

Is Cory Evans the best we can trot out for the kit launch?Surely Graham, Dack Smallwood etc. People we actually like. Hope the fact that Dack's not in the picture isn't a sign. NB. Don't like the kit at all.

Sounds a bit of a Kent! Avoid.

Completely agree with that. 90 percent of loans made should be with an option to buy. No problem at all with that model. The 10 % should be the premier league gem.

Aye. IMO

If we start what we have now, that will be the case!

Something has gone amiss with our transfer plans. All the talk of permanent signings has dissipated and we are back in the loan market. Mowbray loses huge credibility If we start the season with what we have now.

Unfortunately Maddison requires a decentish fee so won't be us. Leeds makes much more sense.

Not against Gallagher coming. Thought he had potential. Reminded me a bit of Di Santo. Mobile front man. However, as others alluded - pricey by our current standards. Now if we were to start the season with Gallagher up top - with Dack, Armstrong and Maddison behind him and Chapman on the bench (and not 3 at the back) that would be interesting. #Won'tHappenCan'tAffordIt

We are knackered if we play 3 at the back.

This is a poor starting 11 and worryingly not far from our 1st 11. Conway and Bennett as wing backs. Give me strength. Highlights how poor the squad is IMO and how we need at least 5 more 1st teamers in. No pace at all in that side.

Anyone else worried we are blowing our money on new contracts for existing players? Didn't see Smallwood or Williams as a priorty. Still no news on Dack.

Downing is very average. Hopefully won't be in the team much.

England's biggest problem is that we lack intelligent footballers. You need a mix of technical athletes (which we have plenty) and intelligence -football intelligence. They are trained to do this and that but can't do anything outside the box or react to formation changes quickly. A Modric in the middle and a Beardsley up front would do wonders for this side.

To be fair Cahill was on the bench. Could have subbed Trippier when struggling and put walker at right back. Know how and experience may have Sured things up.

Agree about Southgate. His subs have been poor all tournament. He has done a lot of things well but tactically not great. If you are constantly subbing the same players, then why are you starting them? Loftus cheek should have been on a after 50 mins for Ali and Young should never have started. Reminds me alot of Bowyer. Pickford, Maguire and Trippier had a great tournament. Though Stones, mistake tonight aside, was also very good. Everyone else bang average. Kane will likely win the golden boot but his all round play is poor. Got lucky in those 2 opening games. Reminds me of Jordan Rhodes!I Overall did better than I expected, but I feel they threw it away -rather than being battered by a better team. Frustrated!

If we go through tonight, then no need to fear France. Sit deep and play on the break. Just like they did against Belgium. Negate their pace. They may try to do the same. Boring spectacle but would fancy us to nick it on a set piece. They are no wonder team. IF! Come on England!!!

More chance if the signing's on the 'A' list!

He sounds like he's off the D list.