In fact, England can still qualify for the quarterfinals. Absolutely. But they can’t miss learning from the French game.
They face the next Netherlands and that will be a game with the same challenge, but can we take advantage of our reputation often? We need to frustrate Vivianne Miedema so he is far from the goal. We need to stop Jill Roord taking long range shots.
The Netherlands are similar to England in their style of play, and we know most of them individually because they play a lot for English clubs or have done it recently.
England, when they are better, can play through lines, get Russo to connect to the other and get Keira Walsh involved in the game. There is fluiding for how they play.
But I’ve ever questioned how good we are to defend the rapid change and if the Walsh defensive midfielder can do that role. He has absolutely no defensive presence when the game is true. We emphasize his possession game, but we don’t look at the ball. Maybe that is where England is seen in a difficult and clear environment, when he is alone in one pivot.
I often wonder why we don’t play with two defensive operators? Everyone knows we want to play through Walsh so they mark him in the game. Is it? Why don’t we recognize that time when Georgia Stanway may need to step back?
It’s a little tweaks. I’m not saying to make a general change. Within the system, players should realize how to change when the game is transitional.
We seemed to be in danger for the same reasons against Haiti and against Nigeria in the World Cup two years ago. We have not pressed enough to prevent the attack, so we need a structure that allows us to be vulnerable.
I am a huge fan of James but had an impact on the games of the game against France in the number 10 role, and a player of his quality needs to be in a position he can allocate to defenders often. I could see Wiegman’s plans but it didn’t work. You must have a good understanding of that role by defending yourself. I would play with him wide against the Netherlands. Ella Toone can play there. We have seen him have an impact on the bench, as well as more than 90 minutes, but he can fulfill that role.
Michelle Agyemang He came and made an effect but I don’t think people should scream for him to start after five minutes. Aggie Beever-Jones can come to this type of game because he will bring strength and runs back, which completes Russo’s playing.
Wiegman had not lost a game in the Euro so far but its side has previously lost France.
It’s rare we see them losing back games against fierce opposition they can really go back.
Anita Thank you speaking to BBC Sport Sport journalist Emma Sanders.
