Sweden V England Quarter Final 7th July 15:00 KO

[ithuriel]

So that's why he did not score, 

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

4 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

The the only downside for England today was Kane missing out on the real prize. . .

 

Ahh, thats why he didnt score today then.

 

She needs to rescind that or we're f***ed

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

1 minute ago, ithuriel said:

So that's why he did not score, 

Damn you ithuriel, beat me to it by a second 

[SouthStandUpperTier]

We need to get Delph's Mrs in the squad. She's a machine apparently. 

[ithuriel]

1 minute ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

We need to get Delph's Mrs in the squad. She's a machine apparently. 

What position?

[Suzie the Fox]

7 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

The the only downside for England today was Kane missing out on the real prize. . .

 

FML ... I promise i never knew the guy was a reporter  

[Izzy]

They’ll be writing books and case studies on Southgate’s man management and leadership skills. What a job he’s done 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

Really liking Gareth Southgate 

[Webbo]

We're playing like a smaller team but with better players. Southgate know we aren't good enough to play expansive football so we're being pragmatic, keeping the ball, defending and playing for set pieces . So far it's working.

[The Guvnor]

Of course not to forget the Management team , Gareths appointment was questioned but he is obviously doing the business , thinking of all the shite we have appointed over the years I suppose th FA had to get it right eventually , law of averages.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Just now, Izzy Muzzett said:

They’ll be writing books and case studies on Southgate’s man management and leadership skills. What a job he’s done 

There is no secret. Just dress like a snooker player.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

21 minutes ago, DennisNedry said:

Let's not forget we haven't played a decent side yet.

 

 

Kill joy

[Bert]

Never in doubt. Never. In. Doubt. Trippier, Maguire, Henderson, Lingard and Kane have been absolute class for us this tournament. 

[Dr The Singh]

Not that entertaining but so glad we won, bring it on

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

The Bobby Robson documentary looks good.

[ithuriel]

Jurgen 

[Heathrow fox]

30 minutes ago, ithuriel said:

I want Russia, they are a lot like Sweden in how they play from what I've seen.

A poor mans Sweden from what I’ve seen.However the crowd would raise them up a couple of bars.

[ARM1968]

As easy as I predicted. 2-0. Nice one. Semi is on - quite literally. 

[WigstonWanderer]

We seem to be following the German plan of yesteryear, shithousing through the group stage then gradually getting better in the knockouts, peaking in the final.

 

Started slow but definitely the best performance so far, bar Panama (doesn’t really count), so hopefully onwards and upwards.

[Royston.]

Worryingly slow start and sweden were dismal.

 

World cup semi-final though

[Izzy]

32 minutes ago, foxfanazer said:

Really think the lack of expectation has helped us so far this tournament and maybe the younger squad have less fear

Definitely mate.

We've always accused England teams of the past of playing with fear but not this lot.

I was concerned about the lack of experience and leaders but fair play to em. They've stepped up and that youthful exuberance is shining through.

 

[Webbo]

IIrc in 1990 both ITV and BBC showed the semi. does anyone know whose got it this year?

[Sir Shep]

Imagine though, seeing first Leicester then england lift trophies we all thought would never be possible, within a few years of each other, these are exciting times that’s for sure. 

[bovril]

I'd rather have Croatia than Russia. Just don't trust Russia not to get some dodgy decisions. 

[Sir Shep]

1 minute ago, Webbo said:

IIrc in 1990 both ITV and BBC showed the semi. does anyone know whose got it this year?

Ours is Wednesday isn’t it? Well if #o it’s BBC, ITV are showing tuesdays. Well according to my sky TV guide that is!