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Well, at least we won't have to see Stephens playing for the next 3 games.

A quadruple change, no less.

I don't want to write him off completely just yet, but he's just an empty shirt playing out on the wing. I'd think about swapping him for Cornet or Fraser.

Wasn't he quoted as saying he sometimes loses focus in games? Maybe he came to us because he knew he would be far too busy to ever zone out.

Another giveaway from Stephens leads to a Utd chance.

Utd 8 shots on target is their best in the first half of a PL game for 5 years, apparently. Speaks volumes, that.

Tater just mentioned BBD. First time I've heard his name for about half an hour. Seems completely wasted out on the wing.

Fucking hell, how did they not score a third there? Shambolic defending.

Stephens - managing to play them all onside while marking FUCKING NOBODY!

Not entirely disagreeing with you, but who else on the pitch would have been a better option? Great save from Ramsdale.

Well BBC Sport has us down as playing 3-5-2 but the lineup suggests otherwise. Stephens obviously kept in due to his ability to wind up BF. Really excited to see what that midfield can do. Dammit I'm actually excited and cautiously optimistic now. Wonder how long it will take for them to rinse that out of me!

I think JWP disproves that.

Head, shoulder... What about his knees and toes?

Took me a while to work out why the Finnish national anthem sounded so familiar. But of course it's from watching all those F1 race wins by Hakkinen and Raikonnen. What a dreadful atmosphere at Wembley so far. I know the weather is crap, but even so. Shockingly quiet.

Or maybe the whole thing is a deep fake! It's all part of the Loch Ness Drogba conspiracy

Been so many years, I had forgotten that one. That was a Tom Clancy novel as well. Was he playing the same character? Edit: just checked IMDB and yes he was.

RIP JEJ. Aside from being the voice of Vader, I remember him mostly from his other stints appearing alongside Harrison Ford in Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Great actor.

The goal NI conceded against Bulgaria earlier had a very Saintsy feel about it.

It wasn't even that. Happened while he was in mid air with his leg at full extension trying to reach the ball. He was already in extreme pain before he hit the ground. Horrible injury. He was a real rising star when it happened. I remember watching him make his return and he looked like he was running through treacle. I think everyone knew at that point that he was never going to be the same player.

Didn't realise that. Thanks.

Coleman getting injured is a real blow for Everton. Leaves them potentially needing to play Holgate at RB. What a shame.

But they've got the mighty Smallbone in midfield. They can't be that bad.

Not having that. I was at the Hawthorns for the 1st leg of the playoff semi, and when he came on I thought he looked lively and brought some much needed dynamism to our attack. Was unlucky not to score as well. However, whether or not he can do it in the PL is another question entirely.

Industrial strength adhesive on 'removable' labels 😕