England v Germany - Tuesday 29/06 - 17:00

[JTG]

I'd rather play every game at Villa than one game in three at Man City.

And unlike City, Villa have history and fans and stuff.

One of the worst things about England in tournaments is all the armchairs demanding anyone they think is good join a 'proper' club.

Dickheads

 

[JTG]

That was a tough watch. Grealish has to start the next game. Kane was deadweight for most of it. Calvert-Lewin must be on the bench next time.

None of this will happen and rightly so

 

[ska invita]

. Kane was deadweight for most of it.

Crucial touch in first goal and scored the second. It's rarely impressive to see. That's what he does

 

[SpookyFrank]

That was a tough watch. Grealish has to start the next game. Kane was deadweight for most of it. Calvert-Lewin must be on the bench next time.

Giving Saka and Grealish a half each worked well IMO.

 

[nuffsaid]

So what happens next -

We beat the winner of Denmark v Czech Republic then we beat Belgium or Italy in the Final. Southgate is Knighted, gets given the west wing of Buck house and a ride down the Mall in the gold carriage.

Boris claims Brexit helped the win, and stays in charge for another decade. We build a rocket off the economic bounce and land Brits on Mars where the British Empire is rebooted. Jobe done.

 

[The39thStep]

Giving Saka and Grealish a half each worked well IMO.

Saka’s energy is invaluable in the first half or hour at least .

 

[The39thStep]

Crucial touch in first goal and scored the second. It's rarely impressive to see. That's what he does

True but he’s looked knackered all tournament. I think he’s head and shoulders the best English forward in the EPL by the way .

 

[JTG]

So what happens next -

We beat the winner of Denmark v Czech Republic then we beat Belgium or Italy in the Final. Southgate is Knighted, gets given the west wing of Buck house and a ride down the Mall in the gold carriage.

Boris claims Brexit helped the win, and stays in charge for another decade. We build a rocket off the economic bounce and land Brits on Mars where the British Empire is rebooted. Jobe done.

We play the winner of Sweden - Ukraine next

 

[Mr.Bishie]

We play the winner of Sweden - Ukraine next

And going by what I’ve watched of this match so far, we needn’t worry about either!

 

[JTG]

True but he’s looked knackered all tournament. I think he’s head and shoulders the best English forward in the EPL by the way .

It's clearly a problem when certain players look knackered after a long season and I agree this is a thing with him. I still think that given his record of only needing a goal to start him on another scoring run and that there isn't that much wrong with his game just now that a goal won't put right, you keep him in. If your best goalscorer starts scoring in the knock outs after a dry spell, it's a very good thing

 

[JTG]

And going by what I’ve watched of this match so far, we needn’t worry about either!

Yes, I can't see our defence giving either side the space they got for their goals so far

 

[brogdale]

And going by what I’ve watched of this match so far, we needn’t worry about either!

Thought I was watching Gills : AFCW for a while.

 

[Voley]

That was ace. Fucking brilliant. Blood pressure through the roof, took years off me, loved every minute.

 

[Voley]

And going by what I’ve watched of this match so far, we needn’t worry about either

Half of em injured / rolling round with cramp just now.

 

[not-bono-ever]

meh
more chance of shamima begum coming home than football

 

[strung out]

meh
more chance of shamima begum coming home than football

Sadly the UK government revoked football's citizenship when the England team decided to adopt a Marxist ideology, and will not be allowed to come home.

 

[mx wcfc]

If I hear "Sterling grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium" once more I am going to scream. He grew up a couple of hundred yards SOUTH of the Stadium - never in its shadow.

I hate being pedantic.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Presumably this will finally end all the shit and singling out Sterling has got since, well, since he made his debut for England. Doesn't reflect well on a lot of people, that.

 

[strung out]

Presumably this will finally end all the shit and singling out Sterling has got since, well, since he made his debut for England. Doesn't reflect well on a lot of people, that.

He's been incredible. 15 goals in his last 20 matches for England - two against Spain, four against Czechia, one each against Croatia and Germany. Such a quality player.

 

[ska invita]

He's been incredible. 15 goals in his last 20 matches for England - two against Spain, four against Czechia, one each against Croatia and Germany. Such a quality player.

there is something about him that comes across a little unpolished at times though - late with a pass, doesnt look up, that kind of thing... but those goals stats speak for themselves

 

[Rebelda]

Ahhh the teenagers crying on the news just now. I forget kids that age will have never seen England do well in an international tournament until 2018. This will be their formative. Beautiful.

 

[ska invita]

Ahhh the teenagers crying on the news just now. I forget kids that age will have never seen England do well in an international tournament until 2018. This will be their formative. Beautiful.

"this is the best day of my life" was a bit depressing though. i hope not

 

[WouldBe]

Finally an England game that was a pleasure to watch. Well the second half at least.

One game at a time though.

Most pissed off player, Muller.

Muller mullered.

 

[Rebelda]

"this is the best day of my life" was a bit depressing though. i hope not

Those scenes feel like it in the moment <3 he looked a bit munted that lad

 

[Elpenor]

Was waiting for Muller to put a firm
tackle on Rice, but my hope was fruitless

 

[Wilf]

So, England favourites to win it now? I mean Belgium and probably Spain beat England if they both get to the final, but at this point England's route to the final give's them less to do.

 

[JTG]

So, England favourites to win it now? I mean Belgium and probably Spain beat England if they both get to the final, but at this point England's route to the final give's them less to do.

No, I'd say Spain/Belgium are still favourites despite that. Obviously one goes before the final and both have trickier looking quarter finals than England. Even if England get through, Denmark/Czechs are a prospect in the order of Croatia in 2018 - good sides on a roll who can cause real problems at their peak.

There are no mugs at this stage though and England certainly do have a more than decent chance

All that said, I'm a little suspicious of teams that shed all their sparkle in the earlier games. It's hard to maintain over a tournament which is why peaking at just the right moments is so important. Slow and steady often wins the race

 

[JTG]

"this is the best day of my life" was a bit depressing though. i hope not

I dunno, Bristol Rovers 2 Dagenham 1 in May 2016 is gonna be hard to ever top for me so I get it

 

[JTG]

there is something about him that comes across a little unpolished at times though - late with a pass, doesnt look up, that kind of thing... but those goals stats speak for themselves

He's a wild card and those frustrating moments come with the package. You don't get one without the other so he is what he is

 

[belboid]

"this is the best day of my life" was a bit depressing though. i hope not

He still hasn’t lost his virginity, so it’s not that unreasonable.