Yes.
There's even a "player runs" button for when the players are stuck in daydream-land and don't get into a decent position for you. That should be in all football games, IMO.
There could be more tactical options though, I grant you. Apparently FIFA 08 has some more tactical bits and bobs.
I can't argue with you there, but I'm hearing from two different sources (Placebo and my contact) that the same can be said of FIFA 08. And not just different players, but different playing styles for different kinds of teams.
Don't think I'm a fanboy; FIFA has its faults too. What you describe, "certain people with no skill" winning via an exploit, was possible in FIFA 07 and UEFA CL. All you had to do was pump the ball forward with a long-ball, or an extra-long through-ball, and nine times out of ten it was on a lone forward's foot, ready to score. This has to be fixed for FIFA 08.
I can understand why, I'd say it was the most complete, but I much prefer the direction FIFA is going. Full manual control (implemented very well and with on/off options), thirty leagues, tons of competitions, deep management mode. I've been waiting years for those things to appear in PES.
Everybody does (apart from the twats themselves). Another reason I'm looking forward to FIFA 08;
online leagues with your friends, so that I can be Tranmere, and my mates can be similarly matched teams - or even, I can be Sunderland, they can be West Ham, Portsmouth, Tottenham etc... I can't wait.
I'm about to slap that kid in the back of the head. His lipstick is better than mine.