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Rather these bastards than Portugal
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Looks like Spurs could be announcing a new manager Wednesday morning then? 
Two things worry me, well three things really. One is Gnabry's pace. We all know what happened the last time he was in London. Kroos and Gundogan up against Rice and Phillips is a bit of a mismatch. We should go with Henderson and Bellingham, but we won't. And the final thing is it's freaking Germany. They're not quite what they were, but they love nothing more than to spoil an English party.
3 things are certain in life , Death , taxes and Germany knocking England out of the football! Gary will try and play it safe but I just think we will be overrun and can see this ending about 4-1 Germany
If Germany only crosses from half-spaces again (like yesterday), then England should be fine. They are very prone to counter-attacks because of their high-line and the fact Havertz and Sane are deployed for safeguarding. So, just find Kane someone to repeat the Sonny-trick from the first months of the season. Sterling probably fits best, but has limited finishing abilities. So, I guess it will be 1:0 because one time the trick will work before Germany figured out what to do against it.
Does anyone think we will win this?
Yes. Germany are pretty vulnerable and one-paced. Southgate needs to take the handbrake off though.
As bad as they are though I think we are worse! We have played the same way all tournament so I can see Southgate changing it now unfortunately
He needs to, the knockouts will not be forgiving. He needs to set up to get more chances to Kane.
Maguire's sentiment above suggests caution over creativity will continue.
I predict 3CBs + Rice/Philips/Henderson.
One can only hope however I just can’t see it
It's been shown to work in past tournaments with other teams but I don't think our defence can sustain that.
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Agreed.
This tournament is crying out for a team with EPL-style intensity to take it by the scruff of the neck.
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Ditto the other 2 matches.
It would be unforgivable to waste the talent this team has.