England World Cup prospects. - Page 12

mystabe · 7th July 2018, 17:17

It is so refreshing to see England play as a team, yes you can argue Sterling could have made it 4-0 but that's to ignore the dynamics of the whole thing and maybe if he wasn't there? If he stuffs two past Russia or Croatia he will be a hero after all and he was a little unlucky at least once today

As I've said before I'm no huge football fan but I am actually loving watching England play, having a goalkeeper that can actually stop shots is a huge bonus obviously!

Simondi · 7th July 2018, 17:19

Well done to England

topman · 7th July 2018, 18:11

Very cagey opening, I was a little nervous. But just before the opening goal I thought something would come we seemed to just switch on.

I thought we could have got a couple more but then so could they. We couldn't complain if they had got one. Good performance by pickford.

From such a tepid qualification campaign and after all the thing with big Sam it's nice to see GS get the best out of England. Tbh I was sceptical of him, I thought he was a bit of a knee jerk, a safe option. Glad to be wrong on that account.

I wonder if we get to the final it'll be the most watched sporting event (in the UK) ever? It must be surely?

suzublu · 7th July 2018, 18:11

coolcat · 7th July 2018, 18:29

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RPWC · 7th July 2018, 20:45

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Originally Posted by mystabe

It is so refreshing to see England play as a team, yes you can argue Sterling could have made it 4-0 but that's to ignore the dynamics of the whole thing and maybe if he wasn't there? If he stuffs two past Russia or Croatia he will be a hero after all and he was a little unlucky at least once today

As I've said before I'm no huge football fan but I am actually loving watching England play, having a goalkeeper that can actually stop shots is a huge bonus obviously!

Another north east lad done well for himself. Hes from Sunderland

VVC-Geeza · 8th July 2018, 09:34

Without getting ahead of ourselves.If England were to make the final,which of the two remaining teams in the other game would England have the best chance of beating?

Come on Belgium

Nev The Bear · 8th July 2018, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Nev The Bear

Hopefully England will make at least the semi finals as Gareth Southgate has picked a young team which hopefully will be keen to to do well.

Link to Harry Kane interview.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44208841

Looks like I was right with my prediction of England making at least the Semi Finals. Hopefully England are on their way to the final.

Ravinder · 8th July 2018, 22:15

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Without getting ahead of ourselves.If England were to make the final,which of the two remaining teams in the other game would England have the best chance of beating?

Come on Belgium

Croatia are going to be VERY touch, Mick. I can see it possibly going to penalties. I hope not and we snatch it but they’re an excellent side and on a great run, even before the World Cup.

I’d rather face France then Belgium at the moment. Both very good but I think Belgium have that little bit extra at the moment. Both very tough to beat...

Groundsman Willie · 8th July 2018, 22:39

Croatia will be another physical game only going to be 1 goal in it, The boys had a long, hard Columbia game, Harry Kane in particular spent most of the first half giving piggy back rides so I don't think we saw the best of them against Sweden.
The final? Gotta be France. What red blooded Englishman doesn't relish a dustup against the French.

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