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2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 14th June - 15th July
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Still buzzing from last night but now the dust is beginning to settle it was a horrible game. We created so little due to the Colombian dirty tactics and shithousing.
The Sweden game will be completely different - they are still a dangerous side but I think we will create more chances and get in their faces early doors with good pressure. There is not much pace in that Swedish side so I think if we can place pacey football we will win.
The Sweden game will be completely different - they are still a dangerous side but I think we will create more chances and get in their faces early doors with good pressure. There is not much pace in that Swedish side so I think if we can place pacey football we will win.
But surely he has to leave Liverpool for a big club to win trophies?
You would have though so!
I’ve got absolutely no problem with other British nations actively hating England at sport. We should just be honest about it. Nothing worse than when all the English softcocks start cheering on Andy Murray. Fuck him.
In all honesty, if Scotland were playing ISIS, I’d likely support the latter. Objectively I know this is wrong. Just compare the cultures; one is the most vile, barbaric gaggle of barely literate animals and the other is ISIS.
In all honesty, if Scotland were playing ISIS, I’d likely support the latter. Objectively I know this is wrong. Just compare the cultures; one is the most vile, barbaric gaggle of barely literate animals and the other is ISIS.
It was a nasty game really BUT the main thing is that we won and in such a way that it can only help them psychologicaly.
The next game will be a much better watch imo, for neutrals anyway.
England and Sweden fans will be bricking it!
Barely any chances created at all. Sterling, Lingard and Young offered next to nothing. Alli didn't look right at all. Pretty much everything was coming from Trippier. Need Loftus Cheek, Rose, or Rashford to step up if we are going to create anything against Sweden, aside from Trippier to Kane
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I'd definitely play Rashford - with his pace he'd cause them some worry.
Not sure who Pritchard is though but as a 12th man he must have had an impact
I think we'll be fine against the ikea furniture makers to be honest but we do need to start showing we can create more chances going into the latter stages of the cup.
Don't know what happened there, meant Trippier obviously. Pritchard does look a little like him is my only excuse.I'd definitely play Rashford - with his pace he'd cause them some worry.
Not sure who Pritchard is though but as a 12th man he must have had an impact
I think we'll be fine against the ikea furniture makers to be honest but we do need to start showing we can create more chances going into the latter stages of the cup.
We might get away with a 1-0 win by a penalty against Sweden, after that we will need more
I don't want us to win by a penalty.................... again but if it happens it happens. I want en emphatic win on Saturday.
I was thinking the same thing during the game. The only doubt I'd cast would be his ability to play the ball with his feet, both of them were everywhere last night winning everything in the air and getting in blocks etc. Even last night though Sanchez was showing for the ball and willing to take in tight areas, as the game wore on Mina actually went into attack, become their Fellani, but everything was in the air to him. Not saying this is a bad thing, it's very useful just haven't seen him so much on the ball (but only making judgement on a couple of games).
Sweden will be a tough opponent. Have seen off Holland, Italy and Germany to get this far. Think England will edge it but not by much.
Not sure Alli is useful enough in CM. Southgate may need to play Loftus-Cheek.
Will definitely need to see what his plan b is as we know plan a is 3 at the back but don't think a Henderson, Lingard and Alli midfield will cut it v Croatia if they win the QF. Modric and Rakitic will run rings around those 3.
Probably would need Dier in there for that game should it eventuate. Weird sub Dele for Dier today and weird how Dier was rather poor yet ended up the hero saving Henderpoo's bacon.
Not sure Alli is useful enough in CM. Southgate may need to play Loftus-Cheek.
Will definitely need to see what his plan b is as we know plan a is 3 at the back but don't think a Henderson, Lingard and Alli midfield will cut it v Croatia if they win the QF. Modric and Rakitic will run rings around those 3.
Probably would need Dier in there for that game should it eventuate. Weird sub Dele for Dier today and weird how Dier was rather poor yet ended up the hero saving Henderpoo's bacon.
Although in reality we were never really behind or losing. Only during that moment Henderson missed his penalty were we behind. I accept whilst we’re all Spurs, not everyone is an England fan.
He's scored 3 in 3 this tournament as well. A goal scoring centre-back is a real asset.
I just think having the pair of them under Poch could be magic
Sweden will be stern, playing crosses in would be futile considering their height. Put RLC and Dele and play a passing game to get in. Lingaard can do himself before the match and do everyone a favour
It felt like we were losing. We aren't all Spurs fans anyway, plenty of rival fans regularly post on here and are tolerated as long as they don't come in the match thread trolling in the match