retired_cons1

just got the england job and i am trying to implement the tactics i use for my very succesfull arsenal side but they just dont seem to be any good at international level
any ideas would be greatfully accepted

retired_B-Scott

whats new

retired_alyalesch

just get them running about like idiots, hacking people down and hoofing the ball from one end to the other. That should do the trick

retired_rayrhi

Place Gerrard and Lampard on exactly the same instructions...Oops, that doesn't really work does it? Hmmmm....

I know, never play Crouch even though he is our best goalscorer.

retired_megha99

Start a 442 Diamond with Lampard AMC, Hargreaves DMC and Gerrard MR

retired_janae55

Just play a flat 442, Lennon and Joe Cole on each flank and Gerrard and Lampard in the centre. Choose Owen and Rooney for strikers.

retired_kary_land77

I screwed up my United save file so I started an England one; I played a 4-3-3 like I always did, with 1 DM, 2 MC, AMR+AML and ST. Most of the time it was the flat back 4, Hargreaves holding midfield, Gerrard and Beckham in centre because Gerrard and Lampard often steal each other's chances in long shots and screw it up, and on the wings would be Rooney paired with Joe Cole or someone, and the ST of course, Owen.

retired_bassclar84

well what i did was played an attacking 4-4-2 diamond, bought back becks and set him as playmaker and played rooney upfront with crouch as my targetman, played gerrard as my midfield anchor (its one of his positions check) and played lampard behind the strikers, with this style of play you score for fun but do tend to conceed some sloppy goals....give it a try and let me know how you get on

retired_mgmgfns3

The most succesful tactic i've found for England is 5-2-3 with wingbacks, the CM's staying back to pass the ball back in, and the wide forwards running from deep from the wings. Is excellent defensively, a bit weak in the middle of the park which is easily compensated by the wingbacks and the wide forwards allowing for linkup plays. You never get caught on the counter, which is a major problem on FM. Amazingly Dyer was my star player (I only picked him to replace an injured player) and he played both at RWB and RF. Ashley Cole at LWB set up loads of goals. Gerrard at RWB also worked well, with Lampard and Beckham as CM's. Ledley King's aerial strength at the centre of the back 3 proved very useful, with the other two DC's man marking the opposition strikers. Wide forwards track back when opposition full backs go forward, and otherwise leave a good opportunity to counter attack.

kdunn

pob if you have a good wingback system that works Id like to have a look if poss? is it hosted anywhere?