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Post by doug61 on Jun 22, 2021 15:16:53 GMT
Scoring goals seems to be Scotland's big issue that said I do fancy them to beat the over-the-hill Croatians Czech Rep v England is harder to call given both have qualified and both would prefer to finish second in the group Yeah, they've scored none to our mighty total of 1. I'd prefer us to finish second but the argument has been made for winning the group and playing at Wembley rather than travelling.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 22, 2021 15:47:45 GMT
The Wembley factor could be an advantage but I think, on balance, better to play the "weaker' opponents. Get to the semis and anything can happen - most likely get beaten by the first half decent team they face
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2021 17:59:21 GMT
The Wembley factor could be an advantage but I think, on balance, better to play the "weaker' opponents. Get to the semis and anything can happen - most likely get beaten by the first half decent team they face England are one of the'weaker'teams. They should pray they don't get Denmark!
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Post by personunknown on Jun 22, 2021 20:53:50 GMT
Top the group with an average of 0.66 goals per game. Grealish and Saka decent performances but otherwise a bit ho hum.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2021 20:56:14 GMT
Not as ho hum as the Scottish team.🤩
Utter pish.
I think I was being kind predicting a draw...
Lyndon Dykes? Better off with Eric Skyes.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 23, 2021 6:02:39 GMT
Grealish and Saka were a breath of fresh air
Kane was much more effective with that mobility and running to break the lines around him
Could and should have had a few more goals
Faded badly though again in the second half
Sorry to see Scotland out - they just can't score goals. Sounds like their one goal was against the run of play
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Post by personunknown on Jun 23, 2021 6:52:10 GMT
Still too defensively minded for me. A better team will find their way through that back six.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 7:29:47 GMT
Grealish and Saka were a breath of fresh air Kane was much more effective with that mobility and running to break the lines around him Could and should have had a few more goals Faded badly though again in the second half Sorry to see Scotland out - they just can't score goals. Sounds like their one goal was against the run of play They've scored just 1 less than England! I know what you mean though. There were at least half a dozen chances which an accomplished striker like Leigh Griffiths would have converted half of. But Clarke just doesn't listen. He's too conservative and lacks a dynamic. Same old story
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Post by Mungo Jerry on Jun 23, 2021 7:30:32 GMT
I think it's more about game management for Southgate and England
And, to be fair, they've done that well. No goals conceded. Czechs had no shots on target in the second half and were largely nullified
England will probably be more expansive against teams who come at them
Next game might show a different side to this team
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Post by Mungo Jerry on Jun 23, 2021 7:36:14 GMT
The Wembley factor could be an advantage but I think, on balance, better to play the "weaker' opponents. Get to the semis and anything can happen - most likely get beaten by the first half decent team they face England are one of the 'weaker' teams. They should pray they don't get Denmark! Wales play Denmark next - hard to imagine England meeting Denmark now, given the draw
England now play the second placed team in Group F - one of France, Germany, Portugal or Hungary
Suspect it will be Germany
Tough
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Post by Billy Idle on Jun 23, 2021 10:31:23 GMT
Good points about England's style. They may not be scoring much but they are conceding none
That's good game management and how you win a tournament, not that I am saying they will win it
Remember Portugal got through the group stage on three draws when they won it
And France in the world cup were very underwhelming in the opening games
If England go too expansive they will be picked off. It is frustrating for fans given how much attacking talent is at Southgate's disposal
France, Germany, Portugal or Hungary will be a real test
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Post by doug61 on Jun 23, 2021 11:20:00 GMT
Gotta find room for Foden, don't care how it's done although admit it's tricky. He's just too special not to start. We do have an embarrassment of riches with some individuals, why does Kane have to be a "must start"? Talismanic reasons? Southgate seems so wedded to the idea that he is even happy to give team selection details to opponents earlier than he has too rather than worry Kane. He looks lethargic and out of sorts and goes way out of position at times. Great chance he had yesterday he would have easily put away 6 months ago.
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Post by doug61 on Jun 23, 2021 12:01:13 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 23, 2021 12:49:35 GMT
Gotta find room for Foden, don't care how it's done although admit it's tricky. He's just too special not to start. We do have an embarrassment of riches with some individuals, why does Kane have to be a "must start"? Talismanic reasons? Southgate seems so wedded to the idea that he is even happy to give team selection details to opponents earlier than he has too rather than worry Kane. He looks lethargic and out of sorts and goes way out of position at times. Great chance he had yesterday he would have easily put away 6 months ago. It is interesting how Kane seems completely undroppable Now we're into the knockout phase I can't see that changing unless he gets Covid or picks up an injury Perhaps Southgate knows. His choice of Sterling seems to have been vindicated despite attracting a fair amount of criticism given his club form this last season
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 23, 2021 20:40:42 GMT
Loving this France v Portugal game
Plus the occasional flashes to Germany v Hungary
Talk about drama
Gonna be tough for England whoever they end up playing next Tuesday
France looking every inch the favourites
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