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.
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@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.
I find it hard to think my England can cling to a 1-0 lead with most of the game played in their half. Will be interesting to see southgates 2nd half tactics.
@mikethesnow said in Euros:
Eight out from half time, Italy the better side at the moment. Score still 1-0.
Haven’t looked like scoring
Looking a little more ominous though. England have to maintain their attacking footing, this could be a long half
Does football have rules about delaying tactics: 30s for a throw in, goalie taking forever etc?
@billy-tell said in Euros:
Does football have rules about delaying tactics: 30s for a throw in, goalie taking forever etc?
Yes but they are quite generous to the team in possession.