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To be excited about the World Cup 3

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TaliZorahVasNormandy · 07/07/2018 16:18

Come on England!!

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ToffeeUp · 14/07/2018 16:40

Nope....

JacquesHammer · 14/07/2018 16:40

Belgium have turned up like today’s fixture means something.

England look like they can’t be bothered.

Pretty much where Southgate needs to start in the prep for 2020

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 14/07/2018 16:40

Stupid defending.

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ToffeeUp · 14/07/2018 16:41

That was a reply to Belgium fucking up

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 14/07/2018 16:43

It'll be the miracle of all miracles if England pull this back.

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JacquesHammer · 14/07/2018 16:44

No way is it happening! I’ve given up and watching the tennis.

Happy to watch a loss when the team appear to be trying. This was utter dross.

ToffeeUp · 14/07/2018 16:48

I am getting updates from Everton's training match, 9 blue goals in the first half.

This is the England I was expecting, luckily they saved it for this last match

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 14/07/2018 16:48

Yeah, I'd rather watch a team go down fighting. Make em work for it.

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LeggyLinda · 14/07/2018 16:49

A change is definitely needed.
Yes, Gary Southgate has done OK, but I think he’s taken the team as far as he can.

Fresh ideas and fresh tactics are needed I think. It’s all well and good to wear a waistcoat, but that doesn’t seem to win games (apart from out of form part timers).

It’s all well and good saying the team will come good. But he’s just protecting his job and looking for another contract.

This is probably the worst England team in living memory - the fact that they’ve fluked their way to an easy semi final just papers over the cracks

WetPaint4 · 14/07/2018 16:51

This England team is so basic. Until we stop celebrating mediocrity and making excuses, we'll remain basic.

JacquesHammer · 14/07/2018 16:52

Until we stop celebrating mediocrity and making excuses, we'll remain basic

Yup. But that’s everything that’s wrong with the ethos behind English sport in general!

ToffeeUp · 14/07/2018 16:54

Taking this team forward is going to depend a lot on how much game time the players are getting at club level.

IamaBluebird · 14/07/2018 17:11

The game time for the England players will be crucial. If they become bit part players at club level what chance do they have.
ToffeeUp, I must say I'm looking forward to a trip to Everton. Proper old ground.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 14/07/2018 17:12

I'll see you lot for the final. I got a chapter that wont write itself.

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WhiteHartLane · 14/07/2018 17:17

Yep see you for tomorrows match. Hoping Croatia get their 1st star.

Back to checking the transfer gossip next week.

JacquesHammer · 14/07/2018 17:18

See you tomorrow!

Backing France for a win, but will be happy with an enjoyable and exciting match.

ToffeeUp · 14/07/2018 17:27

See you all tomorrow! Go Croatia

Bluebird I am hoping to catch a few matches there this season myself, we live in the south and try to get tickets when we are visiting Mil but they are usually hard to come by. Hearing Z Cars at the Grand Old Lady is special.
The restricted view seats are a pain though....

Halfblindbunny · 14/07/2018 17:46

Looked like the England of old today. Couldnt be bothered and no ideas.

user1471517900 · 14/07/2018 22:23

That's some amazing negativity above. England played well in second half and could easily have been level. They didn't play badly at all. And now we are the 4th best team in the world!

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 14/07/2018 23:22

Despite everything only really won 3 out of 7 games during this campaign...

Least had more shots on target then on Wednesday..

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 14/07/2018 23:39

England won 4 games.

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LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 14/07/2018 23:50

Only on penalties we did. Results wise it's down as a draw.
Know still counted as a win but still..

Hopefully next time the finishing be so much better

Halfblindbunny · 14/07/2018 23:55

Dis we actually score any goals in open play or were they all set pieces. Our corners worked to begin with but then when the defenders cottoned on did we change what we did? No just carrried on regardless.

Halfblindbunny · 15/07/2018 00:09

Apart from Panama I mean.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 15/07/2018 00:19

In that case Kitee Croatia only won 3.

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