Jon the Hat Posted 13 June 2018 Share Posted 13 June 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, purpleronnie said: Anyone worried about the first game. We lose we're out. This is a very good Tunisia who really play as a team, and recently have given Spain a real game, drew with Portugal, beat Costa rica. There is no way that we wont score a couple, so unless our defence has a mare we should be fine. I can see 3-1 England. Edit, I also think we can get something against Belgium - we know their players very well, and Martinez is not a great manager. Edited 13 June 2018 by Jon the Hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigstonWanderer Posted 13 June 2018 Share Posted 13 June 2018 On 12/06/2018 at 07:55, SouthStandUpperTier said: Yes, Italia '90 is slightly over-romanticised because of England's run and Gazza's tears. I think the average goals per match for the tournament of 2.21 is still a record low. For me, Mexico '86 just felt more colourful, exciting and exotic. The music made it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 13 June 2018 Share Posted 13 June 2018 3 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: There is no way that we wont score a couple, so unless our defence has a mare we should be fine. I can see 3-1 England. Edit, I also think we can get something against Belgium - we know their players very well, and Martinez is not a great manager. Hope you're right, maybe it's the endless disappointments that has made me overly nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 14 June 2018 Share Posted 14 June 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Wall Posted 14 June 2018 Share Posted 14 June 2018 On 13/06/2018 at 14:15, purpleronnie said: Anyone worried about the first game. We lose we're out. This is a very good Tunisia who really play as a team, and recently have given Spain a real game, drew with Portugal, beat Costa rica. Yes, I am. I'm generally pessimistic anyway but I simply can't understand why so many people are so dismissive of Tunisia. We have a history of struggling in these types of games even when we had stronger squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 14 June 2018 Share Posted 14 June 2018 England’s provisional starting XI (3-3-2-2): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; Trippier, Henderson, Young; Lingard, Alli; Sterling, Kane. say the Guardian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Wall Posted 14 June 2018 Share Posted 14 June 2018 On 13/06/2018 at 21:12, purpleronnie said: Hope you're right, maybe it's the endless disappointments that has made me overly nervous. I'm with you @purpleronnie. I've seen (and been guilty of) over confidence before with regards to England. I hope everyone predicting a simple qualification for the last 16 is right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Fox Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 3 hours ago, ealingfox said: England’s provisional starting XI (3-3-2-2): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; Trippier, Henderson, Young; Lingard, Alli; Sterling, Kane. say the Guardian. Assuming Lingard is going to be playing narrow with Alli. That leaves us very light in the middle. Hopefully Tunisia don’t threaten too much because agaisnt a half decent team we’d be crucified with that line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 On 11/06/2018 at 15:05, stripeyfox said: That match v Argentina was a classic. I remember when Campbell "scored" what probably would have been the winner but unfortunately it was (rightly) disallowed for Shearer's unnecessary elbow to the 'keepers throat. I was still rolling around on the floor of the pub before we realised it hadn't been given. I was 8, and I still remember that moment vividly. Sat in an outdoor bar in Corfu, everyone went mental- tables knocked over, beer everywhere, then a stunned confusion after about 10 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 I'd have gone with something like this Pickford Cahill Stones Maquire Walker Hendo Young Ali Lingard Kane Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 15 June 2018 Author Share Posted 15 June 2018 7 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: I'd have gone with something like this Pickford Cahill Stones Maquire Walker Hendo Young Ali Lingard Kane Vardy Can't leave Sterling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 1 minute ago, AKCJ said: Can't leave Sterling out. Oh I know he won't he will go into Vardys place but when it comes to taking the chances who would be the better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes1988 Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 Tunisia are a very good team, them or Senegal are probably best in Africa. They are technically very good and direct in their attacks so counter attacking suits them down to the ground. A lot of England fans will be in for a shock and moan about England after this game after underestimating Tunisia. Reckon it'll be 1-1 which would be a decentish result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 Young as a left wing back is not acceptable for me, he'll be cutting in constantly like Albrighton but with no overlap at all. It'll be frustrating when we break down the left and end up clogging the middle of the pitch shortly after and allowing teams to get their shape back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcrinaldi Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 I'm predicting a tight 2-0 to England. expecting a similar performance to that of when we played Costa Rica. Boring, but grinding out a result. Then probably the same again against Panama. But I can't see us beating Belgium, I know they haven't got a great track record in tournament football or a great manager but their team sheet rivals that of the favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 June 2018 Share Posted 15 June 2018 An early goal is what we need, even though it's not been a fool proof game plan for England verses mediocre opposition in recent years. I just think it would help them settle down and not run out of ideas as they get frustrated. Any win to start is essential for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 16 June 2018 Share Posted 16 June 2018 Agreed, a lot rests on getting an early goal, the longer it goes on at 0-0 the worse it will get for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livid Posted 16 June 2018 Share Posted 16 June 2018 I expect us to win but I can't see it being pretty or spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 16 June 2018 Share Posted 16 June 2018 Or we might click and thump them 4-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 16 June 2018 Share Posted 16 June 2018 Likely to be a sombre occasion/reminder of the event for those that lost their loved ones in the 2015 Tunisia terrorist attacks. Football should bring everyone together - no matter what race, background, religious beliefs anyone who follows the game has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lestajigs Posted 16 June 2018 Share Posted 16 June 2018 3.1 England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 17 June 2018 Share Posted 17 June 2018 However England do in this tournament, I can’t help liking Southgate more these days. He’s a gent and talks very well. I just hope he’s tough enough if/when he needs to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lestajigs Posted 17 June 2018 Share Posted 17 June 2018 (edited) G Edited 17 June 2018 by lestajigs Jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Shep Posted 17 June 2018 Share Posted 17 June 2018 13 minutes ago, lestajigs said: G This, what ever it means! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Shep Posted 17 June 2018 Share Posted 17 June 2018 Anyone going out on the lash to watch this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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