Jorg Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 What do we all think for the actual game? It's going to be tight isn't it? I can definitely see ET and penalties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3-0 to England. John Stones, Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just now, Jorg said: What do we all think for the actual game? It's going to be tight isn't it? I can definitely see ET and penalties. Evenly matched teams, could go either way. If I was English, I'd be worried about Pickford. Against Denmark he's shown signs of Pickford we all know. If I was Italian, I'd be worried about full-backs. Both starters are injured, but what's even more worrying is that there are no subs on the bench for those two. Early yellow can easily happen against English wingers and then they're in a huge problem whole game long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, darren1983 said: Seen a "better" one here It's been a thing in Poland for a few years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: If I was Italian, I'd be worried about full-backs. Both starters are injured, but what's even more worrying is that there are no subs on the bench for those two. Early yellow can easily happen against English wingers and then they're in a huge problem whole game long. I'm expecting a red card from an Italian defender, maybe one of the ageing CBs once the game starts getting cynical and we're running at them with pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Why is the Partick Thistle mascot there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rikulec said: It's been a thing in Poland for a few years. How did Piatek manage to squeeze himself into a picture with all those greats? 2 minutes ago, Weezer said: I'm expecting a red card from an Italian defender, maybe one of the ageing CBs once the game starts getting cynical and we're running at them with pace. They're too experienced for that. Bonucci could get exposed, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: How did Piatek manage to squeeze himself into a picture with all those greats? That collage was probably made towards the end of his two-month purple patch. Edited July 11, 2021 by Marius_R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: How did Piatek manage to squeeze himself into a picture with all those greats? He had this one season after his move to Genoa where he kept scoring regularly and was in contention for the Serie A top scorer, he also made his debut for the national team around that time and scored as well. Let's just say people went a little bit crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Serious lack of Eva Wyrwal in that Polish montage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rikulec said: He had this one season after his move to Genoa where he kept scoring regularly and was in contention for the Serie A top scorer, he also made his debut for the national team around that time and scored as well. Let's just say people went a little bit crazy. He's the definition of a half-season wonder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rikulec Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: He's the definition of a half-season wonder. You should have seen the media here, half of them though he'd replace Benzema at Real Madrid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jorg said: What do we all think for the actual game? Just had a dry run in the 1981 household and England ran out 6-3 winners. Marcus Rashford hat trick. Helps that my son played as England and I’m terrible at FIFA. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 58 minutes ago, darren1983 said: Seen a "better" one here Madeleine McCann is an amazing touch in that second one 👏 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Just had a dry run in the 1981 household and England ran out 6-3 winners. Marcus Rashford hat trick. Helps that my son played as England and I’m terrible at FIFA. I think most of us would enjoy a 6-3! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Bits of salt now. Wembley will be sold out tonight: 58000 English fans Less than 7000 Italian fans Fair play to UEFA that always fought for the fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Jorg said: What do we all think for the actual game? It's going to be tight isn't it? I can definitely see ET and penalties. I'd imagine we'll be about 6-1 up at half time and then we'll really turn on the style in the second half. 14-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Got a similar feeling of dread and nerves i had for the Germany and Denmark games. I think the Ukraine game was the only one of the knockouts i wasn't absolutely bricking it. How do you guys who support teams who regularly get to finals do this? Its awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Federico said: Bits of salt now. Wembley will be sold out tonight: 58000 English fans Less than 7000 Italian fans Fair play to UEFA that always fought for the fans That's not a sell out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Pompeyboyz said: You ever get one of those deep feelings before a big football match that you can't shake like you know something is going to happen?? For some reason I have it in my head that Kalvin Phillips is going to be a big part in tomorrow's game either as the hero or the villain. I've had them before a couple of times and they have pretty much come true. It feels like it's our time now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Okay... my prediction. England will score first to send the crowd into overdrive. But then Italy will equalise just before half-time... and then they'll score again to win 2-1. At least that's a better outcome than when Italy played England in this match on my FM21 journeyman save. Italy won that 3-1, with Dele Alli scoring England's only goal. Remember him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, darren1983 said: That's not a sell out By definition, it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just seen the scenes from Wembley. There are definitely some fans that aren't going to see the game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 aZ0VpzV_460sv.mp4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wiggins Top Boys Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Not really nervous at all. I feel really content with our tournament and the way we've played and unless we are completely humiliated in the final then there's nothing anyone can really say against us. Winning would be absolutely outstanding though and I really hope we do it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 So many people that won't remember a thing about the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darren1983 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, Marius_R said: By definition, it is. Depends how you wanna see it - sold all the tickets but not all the seats... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hearing it’s a back three of Walker, Stones and Maguire. Trippier in at RWB with Saka back on bench. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just now, Mr Adam said: Hearing it’s a back three of Walker, Stones and Maguire. Trippier in at RWB with Saka back on bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, ginnybob said: So many people that won't remember a thing about the game Plenty of time to take a nap and get sober before the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Plenty of time to take a nap and get sober before the game. That doesn't sound very English-y. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Booked myself in to get this tattooed on my back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, ginnybob said: That doesn't sound very English-y. Should've said plenty of time to pass out instead of take a nap. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Should've said plenty of time to pass out instead of take a nap. Missed the bit where you vomit in a stolen traffic cone before passing out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, ginnybob said: Booked myself in to get this tattooed on my back. Would be the classiest tramp stamp in town 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Weezer said: Would be the classiest tramp stamp in town I'm making the most of the fact most of my t-shirts are more like crop tops since lockdown. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mr Adam said: Hearing it’s a back three of Walker, Stones and Maguire. Trippier in at RWB with Saka back on bench. I'm not sure that is the best way to go. I watched the ITV preview last night and there was some really good insight from Gary Neville. With Kane dropping deep he can bring Chiellini and Bonucci out creating space in behind for Sterling and Saka/Sancho. By going to a back three you are taking that possibility away unless you are going to use the wing backs to get in behind but they haven't done that all tournament. Also, are three CBs needed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Really don't think we need 3 CBs against the Italians and if that's what we're going for it's going to be a very dull and edgy game. However everything Southgate has done so far has paid off for him so I'm not going to argue, the football gods decided football was coming home before this tournament even kicked off. It's all coming up Southgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jorg said: I'm not sure that is the best way to go. I watched the ITV preview last night and there was some really good insight from Gary Neville. With Kane dropping deep he can bring Chiellini and Bonucci out creating space in behind for Sterling and Saka/Sancho. By going to a back three you are taking that possibility away unless you are going to use the wing backs to get in behind but they haven't done that all tournament. Also, are three CBs needed? I don’t think anybody really knows the right answer. I saw Nevilles point as well and it sounds brilliant in theory but in reality not many center backs have been following Kane anyway and it’s usually been a defensive mid dealing with him. Its definitely not the team I’d have chosen but I’ve never had a manager of any team I support that I trust more, so I back it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 It is hard to disagree with Southgate but it does seem like a very defensive selection. Like you say, we don't know until it plays out in front of us. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 And anyway our best creative attacking outlet has actually been Luke Shaw. I think 3 at back will give him and Trippier a bit more freedom, whilst also protecting a Rice and Phillips combo that could easily get overrun. I don’t think going 3 at back has to be the defensive move it looks like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Can see it being an extremely cautious and nervy affair from both sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I thought Henderson would have started tonight. Rice and Phillips have done really well but just seems crazy to me that you would leave all that PL and Champions League winning experience on the bench if he’s fully fit. Probably still the one question mark around Southgate for me, is he ruthless enough to drop one of the lads that has got us here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just now, ginnybob said: Can see it being an extremely cautious and nervy affair from both sides. Yeh absolutely. I think it was going to be cautious and nervy no matter what team got put out. At least with 3 at the back it will be cautious and nervy with a more solid base. I still think Shaw and Sterling combining is our best outlet anyway. And if anything this increases that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, ginnybob said: So many people that won't remember a thing about the game For a lot of them it's not about the game but an excuse for a **** up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: I thought Henderson would have started tonight. Rice and Phillips have done really well but just seems crazy to me that you would leave all that PL and Champions League winning experience on the bench if he’s fully fit. Probably still the one question mark around Southgate for me, is he ruthless enough to drop one of the lads that has got us here. I reckon I’d have picked the same team from the last game but Henderson in for Mount, to give an extra man slightly deeper and free both him and Phillips up to drive on. He’d have been completely crucified for that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Not against back three at all, think it makes a lot of sense. Not sure about Mount being one of the front three at all though. We need players running at their defence. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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