England v Denmark - Wednesday 07/07 - 20:00

[The39thStep]

Yes, but we don't need experts, I've spoken my brains.

Dont confuse me with the facts

 

[8ball]

2-1 to Denmark who get an early equaliser and a jammy goal at the 88th minute..

 

[The39thStep]

England 2-0

 

[tommers]

Yeah, that.

 

[Voley]

I'm so, so sorry.
This is on me.
I'm doing a 24 hour charity event at college when this is on.
I'll be able to watch it, but my pre-match routine of getting changed at 7 into lucky shorts and shirt before opening my first San Miguel and not watching any buildup won't be happening.
I can be in the right clothes but not in my lucky chair, watching it with lucky beer and on my lucky tv.
I still believe, and am hopeful I can get back into the vital routine on Sunday night.
But if this goes South, it's on me.
And I'm sorry.

I accidentally changed my pre-England routine this time. Always used to have England New Order on just before kickoff. Ran out of time and didn't do it a few games back.

AND THEN WE STARTED WINNING.

DUN DUN DURRRRR.

So hopefully my new lack-of-routine can counteract yours.

 

[belboid]

Head says 2-0 England. Wallet pleas for any Danish win.

 

[planetgeli]

Well I've gone for 12 bottles of Corona (not all at once) because they were on offer instead of my usual Peroni so I think that's what will be to blame if we lose.

 

[planetgeli]

Based on how the competition has generally been an entertaining goal-fest I've gone £5 double on 1-0 to Italy and England.

 

[Argonia]

Yes, but we don't need experts, I've spoken my brains.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

I accidentally changed my pre-England routine this time. Always used to have England New Order on just before kickoff. Ran out of time and didn't do it a few games back.

AND THEN WE STARTED WINNING.

DUN DUN DURRRRR.

So hopefully my new lack-of-routine can counteract yours.

So what you're basically saying is that for the last thirty years your New Order playing has cursed us?

 

[Wilf]

2-1 to Denmark who get an early equaliser and a jammy goal at the 88th minute..

If England were to lose, that would be just about the scenario I'd have in mind.

Anyway, I've got England as just favourites. England have been playing at close to their potential, Denmark have probably exceeded theirs in a couple of games. I'll plump for a single goal nervy England win.

 

[Argonia]

I had a one night stand with a talented chess player and painter in Copenhagen (I asked her to be my girlfiend and she said no) so I spent a bit of time learning some Danish. Beautiful language and very interesting country. All I can remember know is 'penge' for money.

 

[Wilf]

Nice juicy, fan filled home games, easy group, knackered opponents and a half decent team for once.

At least you are managing to be happy for us.

 

[Wilf]

Looking for a repeat of Lindisfarne.

What, you are looking for a Viking invasion or you want to meet me on the corner when the lights are coming on?

 

[Pickman's model]

What, you are looking for a Viking invasion or you want to meet me on the corner when the lights are coming on?

 

[Teaboy]

I dunno really, its a hard one to call. Denmark are nearly always one of those teams that are better than I think they are. Ranked number 10 in the world I believe and their results back that up being consistently good but struggling when they come up against top level competition.

Playing at Wembley has not always been England's friend but this feels different with it being this squad and a lot of jeopardy resting on the match instead of it being a qualifier against Latvia or a friendly or something.

Whereas Ukraine were a side I'd expect England to beat 6 or 7 times out of 10 its a lot closer with Denmark with England maybe winning 4 out of 10 but and I reckon most games would end up a draw. I think England might just edge it because of playing at home but it wouldn't surprise me if it goes to extra time & penalties.

2-1 England AET.

 

[Argonia]

 

[Argonia]

Say goodbye, Denmark

 

[Wilf]

I dunno really, its a hard one to call. Denmark are nearly always one of those teams that are better than I think they are. Ranked number 10 in the world I believe and their results back that up being consistently good but struggling when they come up against top level competition.

Playing at Wembley has not always been England's friend but this feels different with it being this squad and a lot of jeopardy resting on the match instead of it being a qualifier against Latvia or a friendly or something.

Whereas Ukraine were a side I'd expect England to beat 6 or 7 times out of 10 its a lot closer with Denmark with England maybe winning 4 out of 10 but and I reckon most games would end up a draw. I think England might just edge it because of playing at home but it wouldn't surprise me if it goes to extra time & penalties.

2-1 England AET.

Yep, that's where I'm at expectations/anxieties wise. Rankings not always a good guide, but they are a guide of sorts. Excluding the South American teams ahead of them, Denmark would be 7th on the European list, so well placed to defeat some of the very top teams (which, I think, now include England).

 

[Wilf]

Just to add, if it does become an edgy contest, maybe extra time, I think England are better placed than in previous competitions bottle wise. Southgate's positivity means they are confident and are more likely to put that 90th/120th minute chance away. For all the talk about small margins and the rest, a decent bloke and a bit of positivity looks to have rubbed off on the team. Haven't looked, but I suspect England have one of the highest chances/goals ratios in the competition.

 

[Voley]

So what you're basically saying is that for the last thirty years your New Order playing has cursed us?

Yes. Not sure whether the blame lies with John Barnes' rapping or Barney's Dad dancing tbh. Probably the latter.

 

[JTG]

Denmark won't score, England will - at least twice.

 

[Rebelda]

Looking for a repeat of Lindisfarne.

Gareth has improved things, for sure, but I don't think the England squad are monks by a long shot

 

[Argonia]

Gareth has improved things, for sure, but I don't think the England squad are monks by a long shot

Fortunately the Danes aren't anymore in longships with axes drunk on booze and with a belief in eternal life in Valhalla so no fear of death

 

[dessiato]

Pickers has been good. This match, as much as I’d like England to win, will be the end of the run. I think 1-0 by a lucky goal, to Denmark.

 

[belboid]

Fortunately the Danes aren't anymore in longships with axes drunk on booze and with a belief in eternal life in Valhalla so no fear of death

I can think of one player who probably disagrees with that.

 

[Wilf]

By the way, tenner for the server fund if there's any less than 5 mentions of Christian Eriksen on the commentary.

Here's one even before they start:

MSN

www.msn.com

Look forward to Roy Keane's take on gestures of respect for opposition team members.

 

[Wilf]

Gareth has improved things, for sure, but I don't think the England squad are monks by a long shot

To be fair, Phil Foden's next hairdo might be a tonsure. Also, Rashford's already a saint and in 500 years they'll be selling Harry Kane's ankle bones on e-bay as holy relics.

 

[Sprocket.]

As much as I have always wanted in previous years for both England and Denmark to proceed I have to hope for England winning and going on to win the tournament.
Hopefully a good win by a few goals just because it would make me feel good for the first time in ages.

 

[Rebelda]

To be fair, Phil Foden's next hairdo might be a tonsure. Also, Rashford's already a saint and in 500 years they'll be selling Harry Kane's ankle bones on e-bay as holy relics.

Good points well made.