England v Slovakia 5pm 30/6

[Maggot]

I hope it's not ominous, but on this date in 1998 England lost to Argentina in the World Cup, (and my nephew was born).

 

[JimW]

my nephew was born

Damian?

 

[tommers]

7-0. Bowen x 6 (six). Pickford.

This is when it clicks.

 

[Elpenor]

Going to miss the entire match unless it goes to extra time. So I expect it to be full of goals

 

[mx wcfc]

Can't decide whether to go to the pub to watch this one.

Trouble is there aren't any pubs that have a telly and decent ale.

 

[strung out]

I expect England to keep up their record as the team with the best defensive record in the championship.

 

[planetgeli]

I expect England to keep up their record as the team with the best defensive record in the championship.

Spain haven't conceded a goal

 

[The39thStep]

7-0. Bowen x 6 (six). Pickford.

This is when it clicks.

I take it Bowen gets the assist for Pickford goal?

 

[two sheds]

Spain haven't conceded a goal

apart from that

 

[JimW]

I need to get up about three in the morning local time. failed dismally last time and slept through, bit like the team. Badum tish.

 

[zedr]

Spain haven't conceded a goal

cowards

 

[strung out]

Spain haven't conceded a goal

England have got the lowest xg conceded (1.1) out of anyone. Needed a worldie to beat us.

Spain’s expected goals conceded is 3.0, only saved by poor finishing from their opponents.

 

[mx wcfc]

Slovakia park the bus, and grab a break away goal. England get a 85th minute equaliser, but lose on pens.

There, I've predicted it, so it won't happen.

 

[planetgeli]

England have got the lowest xg conceded (1.1) out of anyone. Needed a worldie to beat us.

Spain’s expected goals conceded is 3.0, only saved by poor finishing from their opponents.

Oh right. Xg. Obvs. You've weighted in quality of opposition faced, the fact Slovenia played for 0-0 etc right?

 

[strung out]

Oh right. Xg. Obvs. You've weighted in quality of opposition faced, the fact Slovenia played for 0-0 etc right?

Yup.

 

[bcuster]

 

[Steel Icarus]

Fucks sake. Southgate is an idiot

 

[Steel Icarus]

Mainoo for Gallagher and THAT'S IT?

 

[surreybrowncap]

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[strung out]

Decent starting line up that

 

[Bingoman]

It's a shame that Palmer doesn't start

 

[Steel Icarus]

Decent starting line up that

Yep, it'll definitely click the fourth time it's been tried.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Mainoo for Gallagher and THAT'S IT?

 

[strung out]

Yep, it'll definitely click the fourth time it's been tried.

 

[ska invita]

Luckily I've never heard of half the squad so remain unoffended ,

 

[Steel Icarus]

This is the 18th tournament I've watched England in and it's the first knockout match I can ever remember not looking forward to watching.

 

[Steel Icarus]

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I think Spain would say otherwise.

 

[Humberto]

This is the 18th tournament I've watched England in and it's the first knockout match I can ever remember not looking forward to watching.

You must do your duty and endure.

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Pickford

Walker - Stones - Guehi

Trippier --- Mainoo - Rice --- Saka

Bellingham ----- Foden
Kane​

Decent lineup that, nicely balanced with Trippier's delivery from the right and Saka's left foot keeping the width on both sides.

Oh, waddya mean it's the same 4-2-3-1 with no left side whatsoever???

 

[strung out]

I think Spain would say otherwise.

Been through this up-thread already, but more here: England have the Euros' most effective defence. Should Southgate double down on his tactics?