Euro 2016 Discussion

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Duty281 wrote:Sterling and Rooney have been woeful thus far and need to be dropped (but 1 of them certainly won't be), but I would favour giving Kane one final chance. He's had an excellent couple of seasons, and England shouldn't jettison him at the first sign of difficulty.

Rooney woeful? I'm not his biggest fan but he's been pretty good so far, working well alongside Dier allowing Alli to push on further

I like Spain's football, but their gamesmanship makes them hateful to watch.

Spain are so poor! Fans must be in their horrors. They look so clueless and the lack of urgency from the front players is odd to say the least. Look like a team who think they are 3-0 in front. Del Bosque will be gone after this tournament...especially after the half time substitution...what was that about?

Well the guy tipped to replace Del Bosque was linked with us for a while so I wouldn't be too hopeful.

Pedro...Koke..Alacantra..one wonders what they have done to upset Del Bosque.

Iniesta and De Gea vs Italy.

This is as classic an Italian performance as I can think of. I can see Germany dealing with them, but I'd say they'd beat us and France will certainly be worried about them.

owen10ozzy wrote:Pedro...Koke..Alacantra..one wonders what they have done to upset Del Bosque.

They don't offer anything different to who's playing, Koke doesn't suit the team while Tiago is just a Fabregas clone.

You mean apart from maybe just playing better than those on the pitch?! Koke is physical and will at least get stuck in and since Fabregas has done naff all why not take him off?

What do Vazquez or Aduriz offer exactly?

What a chance for Pique..

Aduriz offers little, he's brought on to appease the fans.

Tiago I don't think is better than those on the pitch, too like for like anyway. Koke's physicality does wonders for Atletico but for Spain I don't think it's what they need. Pedro I would agree with, he offers a bit of pace they're lacking.

Spanish are gone. God awful

Italy just keep on rolling! Fantastic stuff from them; story of two managers for me...Conte got it absolutely spot on...Del Bosque got it horribly wrong.

I got that one a bit wrong, next prediction; Iceland 1-0.

Yeh I went 3-1 Spain. So I'm in the shocking prediction club too Hammer. As great as Italy were; I can't stress enough how badly wrong I think Spain got that. Not just Del Bosque but the players in general have to be questioned...they didn't look up for the fight at all!

Germany next for the Azzuri..they have a great record against them but surely Germany have too much even for these underdogs...

I've had a nibble at 9/1 that Iceland will win in 90 minutes.

9/1 are stupid odds. Iceland are full of confidence and will play with a mentality and style that England will loathe.

All the pressure is on England, very little on Iceland.

If the English go one down at any stage, they will struggle to row back - they must be the least clinical side in the tournament.

Italy Belgium final still on then.

As I said, Del Bosque's team has never looked anything like previous Spanish sides, so not surprised with an Italian victory, especially given their defensive skills. Spain are at that point where they're clinging onto the old guard, whereas it's time to embrace the new & also get rid of Del Bosque. Fabregas has to go, Conte must realise he's a spent force too. Nolito doesn't frighten anybody & Silva is ageing. Not really sure Busqueta even offers anything nowadays.

In a quite defensive tournament, whereby defensive units are bossing games, I can see a Portugal v Italy/Germany final.

Think that Spain have fallen back into their usual level now, perennial underachievers. They were probably the best international side of all time, so it's hardly a massive disappointment, but the players there to replace their top players just aren't up to the same standard.

Losing Villa was a big blow. They have also got a certain arrogance to them, but a new coach will be under pressure to win more than Del Bosque so it might just see them move away from their plan a gameplan that they do not touch regardless of how it goes.

Rooney loses possession after 4 seconds.

Start.

Sterling wins a penalty

Poor keeping

Game over, hopefully

1-0 Rooney.

That could be crucial. Iceland have to come out a bit now.

Very good penalty.

Very nice penalty. Good run from Sterling and good pass from Sturridge.

And that should be that.

Well done Sterling. Silly silly keeper. Rooney sticks it away (just put 10 quid on him to score first too) not great odds but some cash none the less. Didn't expect it so early mind. Hopefully flood gates open and we bang a few in!!

Iceland goal.

Awful

And England fall completely asleep at the back, 1-1

And that's why Kyle Walker is overrated.

Oops! 1-1.

Poor defending.

Hahahahaha!! Oh they really know how to man sausage up...any sign of a positive and boom back to reality! Shocking! First time our defence has been asked a questioned and failed miserably! Kyle Walker...best player in tournament huh...yet can't do his main job...defend!

Kyle walker at his best

How the flip can you give a player so much space in the six yard box?!!!!

If Iceland cut out silly mistakes, they could well win this.

They say you're never more vulnerable than just after you score. Fast asleep.

England a tad rattled. Iceland could do with snapping into a few tackles here

Brilliant support from the Icelandic fans.

Bit of a familiar pattern. Iceland have no real outball.

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The England manager has frozen

Just get Rashford on ffs