Heard in an interview that Roy Hodgson believes English athleticism will overpower the Russians. Then the next camera shot is Hodgson standing there with Wayne Rooney, one of the least athletic players at the tournament.
If anything I’d say this Russian team have better athletic qualities. England have got a few young players who are yet to hit their peak like Alli, and Lallana who at least during this season at Liverpool was well out of shape. I’d put Henderson in the same boat, haven’t seen him play in a while but he’s been injured so long I doubt he’s in peak condition right now.
The problem with Hodgson, and why people are quick to have a go at him, is because his techniques are very dated, and he doesn’t seem to understand the modern game. England are unlikely to overpower the Russians, they should be relying on superior talent to win because if it comes down to who has the best athletes, the Russians will wreck us.