Match Day Thread WC Semi Final England v Croatia

Thanks for the WC SF, we shouldn't understate the enormity of this game.

 

Walcott hat-trick, that's how **** they were.

 

I remember that 5-1 win over Croatia at Wembley being bloody great to watch. It just looked so ****ing easy for England that day.

Got curious and checked something - not one of the 18 players in England's squad that day are in Russia, and only 3 of Croatia's 18 on that day are currently in Russia - Subasic, Rakitic and Mandzukic.

 

They really shouldn't have him on. I like him but he's not going to be unbiased. Is he.
Keano wrighty wright and Dixon will do.

 

They’ll brown nose around him trying too hard to sound fair.

Keane will be his usual boring self. Another that shouldn’t be.

Three English lads & a jock to laugh at.

 

Really rated Croatia earlier then watched their last 2 games. Looked poor. Cant see them stopping us.

 

Think we'll win, this young England team is fearless and play will skill and composure, plus they've been tested and come through it against the Colombians.

Croatia can always pull something out of the bag, they'll fight, they have that mentality but they may (as has been said) be cream crackered.

This is a huge opportunity but best of all the England team seem to be enjoying it

2-0

 

In fact if that girl who plays at the back for Croatia stops our set pieces ill shake Ehabs hand.

 

I was really worried about them pre-yesterday's games and I definitely overestimated them.
Like someone said earlier they have already peaked so I am quietly confident.

 

They should be docked 3 goals just for his haircut.

 

His!!

 

My mate is flying back from yesterday's game and Lee Dixon is on same flight, probably going to go back but you never know, they might have ****ed him off and sent him packing

 

Slaven Bilic will be pitchside for ITV on Wednesday with Jacqui Oatley so he won’t be in their studio for the full pre-/post-match.

 

Also one thing to mention. Croatia lost neutral fans support yesterday due one really "wise" guy action after the match.
Link below contains details.
I think stadium will be supporting England team mostly

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/domagoj-vida-faces-ban-england-12878753

 

Possibly, but he is a bit of a talisman so I’d start him and see how it goes

 

I hope so
I’m miles more comfortable being grumpy and cynical and assuming the worst all the time

 

Me too ive got him for the golden boot

 

Amen brother.

Granddaughter asked if I was ok after the England match.

I need to be grumpy grandad again ffs.

Bloody Southgate and his realising the potential of England players.

I’m not having it.

 

It’s a disgrace
And what’s worth if he’s not careful a whole generation of England fans will grow up knowing success and seeing the possibility of doing well by focussing on teamwork and supporting each other
...that’s not exactly character building is it?!

 

Totally agree. I’m hopeful he will mend over the coming days!