The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Playing a European team will suit England better . 2-0 England.
Get this one out the way: England v Sweden
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imposs1904
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I want Sweden to win but England will win 3-1.
Supine
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What is? Does it have a visa?
smmudge
i know the smudge is true
Sweden look poor up front but well organised at the back. England have created very few chances from open play but are very dangerous at set pieces which will also be Sweden's best chance.
This game is going to be decided by the odd goal, almost certainly from a set piece. Either that or penalties again.
This game is going to be decided by the odd goal, almost certainly from a set piece. Either that or penalties again.
Gerry1time
Did a wee in Dirac's toilet
7-6, 6-7, 6-4 via the bully off.
Lord Camomile
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Where the hell are England going to pull 3 goals from??
Penalties given after Kane is wrestled to the ground at corners.
I don't think there is any other way to score a goal, none that I've heard of anyway.
Athos
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Maybe the current leader of the Golden Boot? From the top of my head, only one team in the tournament has scored more goals?
Lord Camomile
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Dele, Young, Walker and Vardy are all having assessment on injuries.
Out of those four, although he has his detractors it feels like Walker may be the biggest concern. Dele's had problems throughout the tournament, Vardy's been a bit-part player, we have Rose as an alternative to Young, but who can replace the very specific job Walker has been doing? Dier?
It's early in the morning and I feel rough, so all that may not be my best reasoning ever..
Out of those four, although he has his detractors it feels like Walker may be the biggest concern. Dele's had problems throughout the tournament, Vardy's been a bit-part player, we have Rose as an alternative to Young, but who can replace the very specific job Walker has been doing? Dier?
It's early in the morning and I feel rough, so all that may not be my best reasoning ever..
Lord Camomile
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Yeah, the other team to play Panama and Tunisia
If you leave the Panama game out of it, we've scored three goals in three games, which isn't exactly 'free scoring'.Much as I love him, Kane has three penalties and a fluke deflection in that six, we can't rely on that against a very solid Swedish defence.
Of course, we could score three goals - especially in football I'd never say never - but I don't think there's a while lot of evidence to suggest it.
Lord Camomile
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That was really frustrating. Couldn't understand it while watching. Some suggestion he was injured/fatigued?
Yeah agreed, Walker would be the biggest worry. The way England set up at the back there are always going to be gaps behind the wing backs, Walker's pace and experience is pretty important despite him dropping a clanger or two. I imagine it would be Jones or Cahill who would come in, neither really inspire in a back three.
The way England play clearly doesn't suit Vardy. Things turned to shit when Southgate brought him on for Sterling the other day, not his fault but I just can't see him making any sort of impact in this tournament.
Dele is not fully fit, it's quite clear really.
Athos
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Yeah, the other team to play Panama and Tunisia
Much as I love him, Kane has three penalties and a fluke deflection in that six, we can't rely on that against a very solid Swedish defence.
Of course, we could score three goals - especially in football I'd never say never - but I don't think there's a while lot of evidence to suggest it.
Yeah, if you arbitrarily exclude lots of goals, we'd have scored fewer.
Lord Camomile
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I'm pointing out a statistical outlier that distorts perception of a more general trend.
newbie
undisambiguated
I became gradually puzzled from about midway through the second half that he was playing deep and when crosses got into the box he wasn't there to greet them. But that may have been a tactical change for clever reasons I'm too thick to grasp, while having forgotten that he spent the whole first half camped on the penalty spot.
So where do I find a touch map? (if that's what they're called, google isn't providing)
Idaho
blah blah blah
Me too. Neither attack have shown much promise, and I can't believe we will win another penalty shootout.This is also my prediction
Athos
Well-Known Member
Lies, damned lies, and statistics.
I became gradually puzzled from about midway through the second half that he was playing deep and when crosses got into the box he wasn't there to greet them. But that may have been a tactical change for clever reasons I'm too thick to grasp, while having forgotten that he spent the whole first half camped on the penalty spot.
So where do I find a touch map?
I think it was when Vardy came on for Sterling. Kane dropped back into the pocket and Vardy played the furthest forward. It didn't work and Ryan Giggs alluded to it right at the end of the match. The subs didn't work for Southgate and that needs to be fixed.
8ball
Maximum Facepalm
What does that even mean?
There was this song and it was all such a long time ago. You've probably forgotten by now.
imposs1904
Thread Killa'
Kane with a penalty and Sterling with two tap ins.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
England have looked better in open play with the likes of Rashford, Loftus-Cheek and Rose on the pitch. Even Jamie Vardy looked pretty good the other night. I'd love to see Sterling do something besides beat a couple of defenders then give the ball away but he's had beaucoup chances to do that and still nothing.
Still I expect the same starting 11, unless Ashley Young has done himself a serious mischief.
newbie
undisambiguated
I think it was before that, but not sure.
Personally I wanted Rashford on earlier but Southgate didn't even look at the email.
ska invita
back on the other side
How about this for a starting line up with none of them
Pickford
Dier Stones Maguire Rose
Henderson
Trippier Delph Loftus-Cheek Lingard
Rashford - Kane
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Ted Striker
Foot's on the other hand
What does that even mean?
EVERYTHING...apparently to Grant Mitchell
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Well, aside from anything else, sneaking an extra player on the pitch has always got to be a help...
I think fielding 12 will certainly take the Swedes by surprise.
