England Vs Italy in the final on Sunday. The two best teams in this competition against each other.
That's a big call. Italy's half of the draw looked much stronger. Plus there's an argument Spain were stronger overall than Italy but threw the game away through profligacy in front of goal.
Sunday will tell. Time to dig out my worn once in a generation ING-GA-LUND kit.
Shit penalty decision, great win
Get it done boys so we can all say fuck off to social distancing
@bayimports said in Euros:
Even game until the 2nd half and then England dominated from there and the Danes looked pooped. Not to mention, England bring on star subs and the Danes bring on a pair from Brentford.
Foul on Kane looked a pen to me - but Kane generally does too much falling over.
Sterling's wasn't a pen and VAR did review but they have been reluctant to over-turn in the Euros. If was the lightest of brushes and Sterling was already descending and I wonder what the ref would have done if sent to the monitor. Kasper unlucky with Kane's dreadful pen and had a great game.
Sterling best on show, Kane provided best moments when he came deep (pass for Saka and a couple of others) but he did it too much and all it meant was that there was nobody in the centre.
Pickford is definitely due a blunder that costs a goal, he seems to be getting more and more dodgy.
Looking forward to the final - both semis were great and the final should be similarly good.
Good on Denmark, they have added a lot to this tournament since their near tragic start.
Good on England, didn't crumble when going a goal down.
England's first final since 1966 ......thanks for that confirmation on the Sterling foul about VAR, I am still surprised that was allowed to stand it was a shocker in my eyes. Like it has been mentioned from the parts I watched it was shame it came to that, as Sterling looked in great form up to that point on merit.
The Danish player dived and earned the free kick that they scored off. And England had a very strong penalty shout disallowed not long before Sterling's soft pen. That's football, England played better and deserved the win
@bayimports said in Euros:
Even game until the 2nd half and then England dominated from there and the Danes looked pooped. Not to mention, England bring on star subs and the Danes bring on a pair from Brentford.
Foul on Kane looked a pen to me - but Kane generally does too much falling over.
Sterling's wasn't a pen and VAR did review but they have been reluctant to over-turn in the Euros. If was the lightest of brushes and Sterling was already descending and I wonder what the ref would have done if sent to the monitor. Kasper unlucky with Kane's dreadful pen and had a great game.
Sterling best on show, Kane provided best moments when he came deep (pass for Saka and a couple of others) but he did it too much and all it meant was that there was nobody in the centre.
Pickford is definitely due a blunder that costs a goal, he seems to be getting more and more dodgy.
Looking forward to the final - both semis were great and the final should be similarly good.
Good on Denmark, they have added a lot to this tournament since their near tragic start.
Good on England, didn't crumble when going a goal down.
England's first final since 1966 ......thanks for that confirmation on the Sterling foul about VAR, I am still surprised that was allowed to stand it was a shocker in my eyes. Like it has been mentioned from the parts I watched it was shame it came to that, as Sterling looked in great form up to that point on merit.
The Danish player dived and earned the free kick that they scored off. And England had a very strong penalty shout disallowed not long before Sterling's soft pen. That's football, England played better and deserved the win
lol since when does two wrongs make a right work, just because other decisions were touch and go doesnt mean you ignore the other. If you see my other post you can see I agree England were the better side and probably deserved the win, but was calling out that whole passage of play was probably worse than the others. You always get shit decisions in every sport, I get that, I just thought this one was right up there. Then to hear also post match about the second ball on the pitch in the same area at the time (not allowed), the crazy fan who was shining lazers.., Kasper even more of a legend to even block the penalty.
Crazy finish ..but good luck to England and Italy regardless
@bayimports said in Euros:
@bayimports said in Euros:
Even game until the 2nd half and then England dominated from there and the Danes looked pooped. Not to mention, England bring on star subs and the Danes bring on a pair from Brentford.
Foul on Kane looked a pen to me - but Kane generally does too much falling over.
Sterling's wasn't a pen and VAR did review but they have been reluctant to over-turn in the Euros. If was the lightest of brushes and Sterling was already descending and I wonder what the ref would have done if sent to the monitor. Kasper unlucky with Kane's dreadful pen and had a great game.
Sterling best on show, Kane provided best moments when he came deep (pass for Saka and a couple of others) but he did it too much and all it meant was that there was nobody in the centre.
Pickford is definitely due a blunder that costs a goal, he seems to be getting more and more dodgy.
Looking forward to the final - both semis were great and the final should be similarly good.
Good on Denmark, they have added a lot to this tournament since their near tragic start.
Good on England, didn't crumble when going a goal down.
England's first final since 1966 ......thanks for that confirmation on the Sterling foul about VAR, I am still surprised that was allowed to stand it was a shocker in my eyes. Like it has been mentioned from the parts I watched it was shame it came to that, as Sterling looked in great form up to that point on merit.
The Danish player dived and earned the free kick that they scored off. And England had a very strong penalty shout disallowed not long before Sterling's soft pen. That's football, England played better and deserved the win
lol since when does two wrongs make a right work, just because other decisions were touch and go doesnt mean you ignore the other.
Roman Poite says otherwise…
Reckon any kiwis at Wembley tomorrow will feel like they’re back at the cake tin
“Harry Kane, Harry Kane”
Phil Foden a doubt for tomorrow's big game. I think Southgate might start with Grealish, go for the early goal and hope the noisy crowd becomes the 12th man for England.
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Reckon any kiwis at Wembley tomorrow will feel like they’re back at the cake tin
“Harry Kane, Harry Kane”
This is why we come to the fern.
So are we for the eyeties or the poms?
Italy have played the best football but I think I’m actually going to support the English here. Not least because Italy’s trophy cabinet is not what you’d call bare. Southgate seems like a jolly decent chap too.
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Reckon any kiwis at Wembley tomorrow will feel like they’re back at the cake tin
“Harry Kane, Harry Kane”
I haven't got tickets for the game tomorrow but England's team hotel is round the corner from me.
@billy-tell If football does come home tomorrow it will owe a debt to a Kiwi called Owen Eastwood:
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Italy have played the best football
Why do you say that? I've been much more entertained watching England.
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Italy have played the best football
Why do you say that? I've been much more entertained watching England.
Just my opinion. But I make no claims to being an expert. I like their rapid counterattacking.
@billy-tell said in Euros:
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Italy have played the best football
Why do you say that? I've been much more entertained watching England.
Just my opinion. But I make no claims to being an expert. I like their rapid counterattacking.
I might be a bit more of an expert I guess.
I like the way England kicky round thingy runny.
Phil Foden a doubt for tomorrow's big game. I think Southgate might start with Grealish, go for the early goal and hope the noisy crowd becomes the 12th man for England.
I feel there is a gaping home in this analysis. Neither have been in recent starting 11s, so who is dropping out of the 11 for Grealish?
@Rapido Foden was starting games at the beginning of the tournament. Grealish started against the Czech Republic and played a prominent role off the bench against Germany.
Finals are time for leaders. Henderson and Grealish (both club captains) in the starting line-up. Rice and Saka can sit on the bench.
Pickford, Shaw, Stones, Maguire, Walker, Phillips, Mount, Henderson, Sterling, Grealish, Kane
@mikethesnow said in Euros:
England in a 6-5 barn burner please
Nil all loss on penalties far more likely
Yep, Southgate and Co. staying about 1 km from the Sparky cave. Could be a noisy night if they win.
I'm not a a huge football fan but normally follow England in the major tournaments. I haven't watched any games in the Euros and, surprise, surprise, England are in the finals.
I was at Cardiff in 2007 for the RWC Quarter Final against France so the Curse of the Meldrews exists and is real. Therefore I will not be watching the Final tonight in the hope England will win the thing....
@kiwimurph said in Euros:
what's the money on that being the only goal
I'm picking 4-1 England. 3-1 halftime.
Pretty happy with picking Shaw as *my" player early on in the tourney too.
@victor-meldrew said in Euros:
Therefore I will not be watching the Final tonight in the hope England will win the thing....
really appreciate that Vic, thanks.
@kiwimurph said in Euros:
what's the money on that being the only goal
Pretty happy with picking Shaw as *my" player early on in the tourney too.
Hang on, it was me that pointed out shaws amazing attacking qualities. At least that’s how I recall it not a word of a lie.
@billy-tell I already had his poster up by then pal.
@mikethesnow said in Euros:
What a fucking beauty
Like that Gareth Edwards try, it will be the clip shown 100,000 times.
Odd sort of game now. Italy seeing a lot of the ball, but creating very little and not testing the England defence terribly much. Their best chances have come from England errors.
Still 1-0.
Luke Shaw......lol @Billy-Tell
Italy have shifted their formation to match England's. Seen more of the ball but not really threatened Pickford's goal.
