We were lucky

 Okay we beat the UAE 2-1. However we were lucky. The first half was desultory but we picked up in the second half. 

In truth we simply played so we conceded no goals in the first half. Some maybe worried about the right side bit I am not. Every time the fast winger shot he had no angle which a good fullback ensures if he is beaten.

We looked dangerous in the second half when Boyle was fed the ball went down the right side and crossed the ball. We scored once and Goodwin missed a sitter. The winner was a cracker.

The defence was better but every so often opened up. It is quite slow. Hrustic can , like Rogic, be magic on the ball and then lose because of a lack of skill. Bewildering.

We need to start with a recognised striker and I think McLaren will start against Peru.

Too often and too many defenders and midfielders always pass back even when there is no pressure. This indicates a lack of confidence in both their skill and creativity.

I hope I am wrong but I think Peru will win and win easily.

Arnie is getting a bad press. He has done the same as Ange but with lot worse cattle and now has to play the 5th placed ?South American country. Last time we played Honduras and they were awful!