The Official England Thread- The Team We All Support [Vol 3]

[Pitre]

Much as I'd hate it, we need to go a goal down in the early part of the game. It might actually kick them into life and generate some threat and adventure.

[Blackpuddin]

57Ford said:

aeropilot said:

Portofino said:

Foden has temporarily left the camp for a family matter

Birth of his 3rd child.

Labour surely can’t have been brought on by the excitement last night.

With their money they'll be Conservative surely

[JuniorD]

g4ry13 said:

rjfp1962 said:

Roy attacked England in the same way England attacked Slovenia!

Really disappointed in Roy.

Keane is pally with Southgate, or Gareth as he calls him.

[48k]

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

[Blackpuddin]

No fan of Ronaldo but how is that not a penalty?

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Blackpuddin said:

No fan of Ronaldo but how is that not a penalty?

Because he's been trappy all game in the ref's ear.

[732NM]

England are so boring I've fallen asleep just reading this thread.

[fourstardan]

48k said:

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

Another 0-0, ET and Loss on Penalties I can see it.

[Xenoous]

It's infuriating how he manages to get these draws, all the time. I wished we got Netherlands in all honestly. We either turn up properly, or go out playing like we have.

This just prolongues our misery, unless Slovakia knock us out, ofc.

[dvshannow]

Xenoous said:

It's infuriating how he manages to get these draws, all the time. I wished we got Netherlands in all honestly. We either turn up properly, or go out playing like we have.

This just prolongues our misery, unless Slovakia knock us out, ofc.

Club vs country

[Arrivalist]

Pitre said:

Much as I'd hate it, we need to go a goal down in the early part of the game. It might actually kick them into life and generate some threat and adventure.

Of pick a team that’s capable of creative, attacking play.

[type-r]

48k said:

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

The Gods just keep on smiling down on Southgate.

[PomBstard]

type-r said:

48k said:

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

The Gods just keep on smiling down on Southgate.

At least it’s a 2am kick off here so I don’t even have to think about whether to get up to watch - might as well sleep in my bed instead of in front of the tv…

But, in case England manage to show just a glimmer of spark, the QF will be against either Switzerland or Italy, so there endeth the agony.

[Mr Tidy]

fourstardan said:

Another 0-0, ET and Loss on Penalties I can see it.

That sounds about right!

Mind you Belgium today managed to descend to a similar level of boredom.

[48k]

type-r said:

48k said:

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

The Gods just keep on smiling down on Southgate.

I think I'd rather we played the Dutch TBH - we need a team to come at us. If Slovakia take a leaf out of Serbia's book and realise the way to stymie England is to play a low block then it's going to be another bore fest that we will struggle to overcome. If a team comes out and plays attacking football we'll have space to exploit.

[type-r]

48k said:

type-r said:

48k said:

England facing Slovakia in the round of 16 as things currently stand.

The Gods just keep on smiling down on Southgate.

I think I'd rather we played the Dutch TBH - we need a team to come at us. If Slovakia take a leaf out of Serbia's book and realise the way to stymie England is to play a low block then it's going to be another bore fest that we will struggle to overcome. If a team comes out and plays attacking football we'll have space to exploit.

It's a double edged sword. Any team that finally does come at us will expose our weak defence, which up until this point has been under zero pressure. I know it's not what no one wants but despite all the crticism and negativity, I do believe people want England to go all the way. Of course the style with which we progress is an important but any team setting up for the low block unfortunately will create for a boring game. Southgate being flexible enough to change things to create more space and opportunities in behind is another matter entirely. From the small cameos we saw when the subs came on, should point to changes but we all know Southgate won't.

[Shappers24]

Pitre said:

Much as I'd hate it, we need to go a goal down in the early part of the game. It might actually kick them into life and generate some threat and adventure.

I remember saying exactly this about England during the Sven days. They always seemed to play better when there was some jeopardy involved. Take an early lead and would coast the games.

Not sure avoiding the Netherlands is going to do any favours. If Slovakia are well drilled and sit deep, we’ll struggle to break them down. I can see a dull 0-0 with a penalty shoot out on the cards….

[Murph7355]

Shappers24 said:

I remember saying exactly this about England during the Sven days. They always seemed to play better when there was some jeopardy involved. Take an early lead and would coast the games.

Not sure avoiding the Netherlands is going to do any favours. If Slovakia are well drilled and sit deep, we’ll struggle to break them down. I can see a dull 0-0 with a penalty shoot out on the cards….

Ditto.

[aeropilot]

Shappers24 said:

Not sure avoiding the Netherlands is going to do any favours. If Slovakia are well drilled and sit deep, we’ll struggle to break them down. I can see a dull 0-0 with a penalty shoot out on the cards….

Yep.

Southgate will have a 0-0, ET and pens plan in place already.

I'm glad I have something better to do on Sunday.

[Legacywr]

I predeict that, England will step up in the knock out games, they always seem to do this.