Meathead’s ManU-centric Recap of England-Spain U21

Welbeck & De Gea: Opponents on Sunday, Teammates in the Future

We posted on Sunday ahead of the Spain-England Euro U21 Championships matchup, which ended up in a surprising 1-1 draw–a very good result for England.  We got this recap of the game from a longtime ManU supporter that many of know as Meathead (aka @tetedeviande–most recent tweet: “Wesley Sneijder would be a welcome addition to Utd, if for no other reason than Yolanthe Cabau“):

Barcelona may have had their way with Man United, but United boy Danny Welbeck notched yesterday for the England U21s vs Spain!!!!  He showed great calm in front of goal.  Love that kid.  Bojan wasn’t in the Spanish lineup, but Thiago and Jeffren were, as was Herrera, who scored with a hand ball.  Spain is really talented, and they play a lot like Barca.  They also had Juan Mata and Javi Martinez in the side, both of whom are already budding superstars.  That said, England, despite the gulf in quality, never quit.  Smalling was the player of the game for England.  He was immense both defending and in possession.  Jones was not as good, but has real promise.  De Gea made some huge saves, and he looks the real thing.  All in, United had five players on the pitch, if you include De Gea and Jones.  Welbeck scored the equalizer, and I just love that kid.  He is big, fast, strong, and arrogant as hell.  Cleverly looks a good talent as well, though was a bit out of place on the wing.