England vs The Netherlands, Wed 10/7 @ 8pm (ITV)

[two sheds]

Netherlands haven't played well but they've not been allowed to really




so far

 

[Favelado]

Hate the way national kits all have to be lurid tones for TV now. No more palish canary yellow for Brazil, compulsory 80s Manchester bus orange for Netherlands.

 

[ska invita]

new pattern 2nd half is pass it round the back cautiously then hoof it up a1 style on a wing and a prayer

 

[two sheds]

what's with the holes in the socks for Bellingham? I'm sure I've seen it elsewhere, too. Can they not afford darning thread?

 

[ska invita]

I'm surprised Dutch so sitting back

 

[Lotte]

They should teach the England team to sew.

 

[Lotte]

It's his mum you've got to watch out for.

Claire Foden vs Mme Rabiot. I wonder who'd win. Probably Claire Foden, she's handy.

 

[skyscraper101]

what's with the holes in the socks for Bellingham? I'm sure I've seen it elsewhere, too. Can they not afford darning thread?

Something to do with allowing tension in the legs to be released, which helps to prevent muscle problems or cramps.

 

[editor]

what's with the holes in the socks for Bellingham? I'm sure I've seen it elsewhere, too. Can they not afford darning thread?

Apparently, it's to "maximise blood flow to their muscles and in particular their calves" by giving them more room to expand.

Euro 2024: Bellingham, Saka and Gallagher wear socks with holes

Some England players have been spotted with holes in their socks during the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany and it's got some fans wondering what's behind the trend.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[blairsh]

what's with the holes in the socks for Bellingham? I'm sure I've seen it elsewhere, too. Can they not afford darning thread?

I'e been wondering this and what i have clearly missed

 

[SpookyFrank]

I can’t wait for the Miami Vice reboot starring Gary Neville

Ian Wright is auditioning for Hawaii 5-0.

 

[Favelado]

Apparently, it's to "maximise blood flow to their muscles and in particular their calves" by giving them more room to expand.

Euro 2024: Bellingham, Saka and Gallagher wear socks with holes

Some England players have been spotted with holes in their socks during the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany and it's got some fans wondering what's behind the trend.

www.bbc.co.uk

Is it a bit placebo like Robbie Fowler nose plaster? I mean, it might make a marginal difference but might not - but good to believe it does.

 

[two sheds]

Not a fashion statement then that at least is a relief

 

[Lord Camomile]

Ian Wright is auditioning for Hawaii 5-0.

More like Howay 5-0.

 

[weltweit]

Yep I was going to ask about Bellingham's socks also ..

I wondered if he has a lucky pair and they are just getting a little past their prime

 

[blairsh]

Yes Pickford!

 

[JimW]

Almost done by a National League stylee free kick

 

[WouldBe]

Ian Wright is auditioning for Hawaii 5-0.

Just read that as Hawaii 5- nil.

 

[Lotte]

Virgil van Dijk plots revenge.

 

[Steel Icarus]

It's not fun to watch anymore

 

[blairsh]

It's not fun to watch anymore

Told you, didn't i?

 

[strung out]

It's not fun to watch anymore

 

[Lord Camomile]

Fuck me, Jude, was that necessary?

 

[JimW]

That might be the cue to take bellingham off

 

[Lotte]

Is this going to be one of those matches where Southgate doesn't use his subs until extra time and then panics and brings three people on?

 

[blairsh]

Fuck me, Jude, was that necessary?

That lost Beatles b-side?

 

[ska invita]

Time for fresh legs and ideas for sure

 

[blairsh]

Take Kane off. He's done a penalty and thats it i reckon.

 

[twistedAM]

Holes in socks. It's a bit of a pose imho. Apparently some players calves are so muscular that the socks restrict their movement. I can't believe Nike can't make bigger stretchier socks .

 

[skyscraper101]

First half England were easily the better side. This half has been a lot less comfortable.