Twitter reacts to Allardyce’s maiden England game in charge against Slovakia

13 seconds in and already the commentary team are saying that Russia 2018 could be England's tournament. pic.twitter.com/G8ztRKv3ad

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

It was another milestone outing for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, with the England skipper making his 116th appearance…

Love him or hate him, Wayne Rooney now becomes England's most capped outfield player EVER:

Rooney 116
Beckham 115 pic.twitter.com/kE3XlFKybz

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

Imposing stance from Big Sam…

Look at that stance.

No pressure for the England players to impress. pic.twitter.com/QFxocrEEEN

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 4, 2016

Former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel was up to his old tricks again, with Harry Kane being his latest victim…

Skrtel booked for elbowing.

In other news, water is wet.

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

Martin Skrtel booked for an elbow to Harry Kane's face.

— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) September 4, 2016

Following a dull opening 30 minutes, England fans voiced their opinions, as they saw little change from Euro 2016…

So this is the #England football revolution following on from the Iceland debacle #SLOENG,

— leon smith (@leonsmith16) September 4, 2016

England players just aren't that good. Need to stop thinking we are anything better than average

— Wicomar (@Kins810) September 4, 2016

Big Sam did his best Joachim Low impression during the first-half…

When you think about a tactical instruction but just pick your nose instead. #SLOENG pic.twitter.com/RBbtHgwDD3

— Charlie (@Steve_Cardboard) September 4, 2016

Wonder if Hodgson was watching?

Roy Hodgson Will Be Watching England Like https://t.co/C7KNno62ON

— iSoccerAm (@iSoccerAnn) September 4, 2016

The first-half of Allardyce’s England career was far from encouraging…

England like pic.twitter.com/qOxmdmLyVR

— Steve F (@UpperTierSteve) September 4, 2016

If England can keep this up and hold on for a draw in Slovakia we should be in great shape to qualify. #honeymoontweet

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 4, 2016

at those people who blamed Hodgson for all #England's woes & thought it would change with a new manager! #SLOvENG pic.twitter.com/5K1rZQDDux

— MJJeremiah (@Nelsonrow80) September 4, 2016

The second-half started pretty much the same, but a little wishful thinking was needed…

Don't worry it'll be the Big Sam effect. We'll win from a deflected header via a long throw on the 82nd minute. #433 #England

— James Helder iFL TV (@JamesHelder_) September 4, 2016

Skrtel had been skating on very thin ice after being booked and it took a horrific challenge from the Slovakia skipper to finally get sent off…

Martin Skrtel today…#SLOENG pic.twitter.com/2lqhhXpYvN

— HalfAGoal (@Half_A_Goal) September 4, 2016

Skrtel with about his 7th bookable offence there.

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

Martin Skrtel sent off after receiving a second yellow for a stamp on Harry Kane. pic.twitter.com/c6XJ69TyDG

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 4, 2016

Theo Walcott was introduced to proceedings, much to the delight of fans…

"Walcott is coming on for England" pic.twitter.com/oLYoxUKjmM

— Kristian (@SFCKristian) September 4, 2016

Kane was off form throughout, with his touch having been completely off, and he was replaced by Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge in the closing 10 minutes…

England's players trying to control the ball today: pic.twitter.com/UPJ87PBHqa

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

Even in the dying moments it was far from enthralling…

Watching England vs Slovakia like… pic.twitter.com/avftPF8cw6

— BigSport (@BigSportGB) September 4, 2016

We haven't seen England play this badly since… the last time we saw England play.

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

Although, with just seconds remaining, Adam Lallana managed to squeeze free and fire in his first ever senior goal for England to hand Allardyce a winning start…

Rose's cross falls to Lallana, whose left-foot shot squirms between Kozacik's legs and dribbles over the line.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) September 4, 2016

Great moment for Lallana. He's waited a long time for that. Not sure England deserved it but he certainly did.

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) September 4, 2016

A far from impressive performance from England but three World Cup qualifying nonetheless for Big Sam!

Big Sam in the dressing room right now: https://t.co/ilYFx0ltko

— Coral (@Coral) September 4, 2016

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