Off Topic ENGLAND WORLD CUP SQUAD 2026 & Chin Wag

bcfcredandwhite said:

I watched a bit of Morocco vs Brazil yesterday and I was very impressed with Morocco. Some of their football was quicker than watching a top premiership team.

Re: the Scotland game; one of the reasons given by Scots for supporting England’s opponents is the annoying pundits and news media harping on about us whenever we win.
The media reports of Scotland’s win over the mighty Haiti is actually really annoying, so perhaps I can see where they are coming from

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This is monumental for the Scot’s alongside beating the Isle of Wight.

chin wagging....... my forcasts for next 2 days as time permits will endeavour to get all fixtures up that I HOPE TO FORCAST RESULTS OF.....JOIN IN IF YOU WISH
nextt 18 game s

haiti v scotland 0 - 1 28
australia v turkey 2 - 0 27 min
germany v curacao 7 -- 1 6 min
netherlands v japan 2 - 2 51mins

0-2 14 mins X X
1-1 14 mins X X
4 -0 7 mins 10 X
2 - 1 14 mins X X

ivory coast v ecuador 1 -0 90mn
sweden v tunisia 5 - 1 7 min
belgium v egypt 1 - 1 19 min
spain v cape verde X X
saudi arabia v uruguay 1 - 1 41min

2 - 2 11 mins X X
2-1 11 mins X 10
3 - 0 11 mins X X
5 -0 7 mins X X
0 -1 11 mins X X

iran v new zealand 2 - 2 7 min
france v senegal 3 - 1 66 min
iraq v norway 1 - 4 29mins
austria v jordan 3-1 21 mins
argentina v algeria 3 - 0 17 mins
portugal v dr congo 1 - 1 6 mins
england v croatia 4 - 2 12 mins

1 - 1 45 mins X X
2 - 2 45 mins X X
0 - 2 27 mins X 10
3 - 1 27 mins 10 10
3 - 0 27 mins 10 X
3 - 0 27 mins X X
2 - 2 27 mins X X


czechia v south africa 1 - 1 6mins
switzerland v bosnia 4 - 1 74 mins
canada v qatar 6 - 0 16 mins
Uzbekistan v Colombia 1 -3 40mins
Ghana v Panama 1 - 0 90 mins 5
1 - 1 51 mins 10 x
1 - 1 51 mins X X
2 - 1 51 mins X X
0 -2 41 min X 10
3 -1 17 min X X

Mexico v South Korea 1 - 0 50mins
Scotland v Morocco 0 - 1 2 mins
USA v Australia 2 - 0 11 mins

1 - 1 27min X X
2 - 1 27 min X X
2 - 2 27 min X X


Brazil v Haiti 3 - 0 23
Netherlands v Sweden 5 - 1 5 min
Turkiye v Paraguay 0 - 12 min
Germany v Ivory Coast 2 -1 30 min
7 - 0 9 min X - X
2 - 1 19 minX X
2 - 2 19 min X X
1 - 1 19 min X X

Ecuador v Curacao 0 -- 0
Tunisia v Japan 0 - 4 4mins
Belgium v Iran 0 - 0
Spain v Saudi Arabia 4 - 0 10 mins
Uruguay v Cape Verde 2 - 2 21 mins
2 - 1 22 mns X X
1 - 3 21 mins X 10
3 - 0 19 mins x x
4 - 1 17 mins X X
3 - 1 16 mins X X

New Zealand v Egypt 1 - 3 15 mins
France v Iraq 3 - 0 14 mins
Argentina v Austria 2--0 38 mins
Norway v Senegal 3 - 2 43 mins
Jordan v Algeria 1 - 2 36 mins
Portugal v Uzbekistan 5 - 0 6 mins
England v Ghana 0 - 0

1 - 2 16 mins X 10
3 - 1 14 mins x 10
3 - 1 13 mins X X
2 - 2 17 mins X X
2 - 1 27 mins X X
3 - 0 19mins X X
3 - 1 1 7 mins X X


Switzerland v Canada 2-1 46mins
Bosnia & Herz. v 3-1 29 mins
Scotland v Brazil 0 - 3 7 min
Morocco v Haiti 4 - 2 10 min
Colombia v DR Congo 1 - 0 76 mins
Panama v Croatia 0 - 1 54
2 - 1 35 mins 10 X
3 - 1 19 mins 10 X
1 - 3 21 mins X X
4 - 0 11 mins X 10
2 - 2 45 mins X X
4 - 1 13 mins X X



Czechia v Mexico 0 - 3 55min
South Africa v South Korea 1 - 0 63 min
Ecuador v Germany 2 - 1 2 min
Curacao v Ivory Coast 0 - 2 7 miin
1 - 2 19 mins X X
0 - 3 17 mins X X
1 - 2 23 mins X X
0 - 4 16 mins X X

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Turkiye v USA 3 - 2 3 mins
Paraguay v Australia 0 - 0
Japan v Sweden
Tunisia v Netherlands
Norway v France
Senegal v Iraq
1 - 1 45 mins X X
2 - 2 19 mins X X
3 - 1 18 mins
1 - 4 16 mins
0 - 3 18 mins



Egypt v Iran
New Zealand v Belgium
Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Uruguay v Spain
Panama v England
Croatia v Ghana
2 -2 24 mins
0 - 4 12mins
2 - 1 33 mins
1 - 3 17 mins
0 - 4 13 mins
2 - 2 17 mins

Algeria v Austria
Jordan v Argentina
Colombia v Portugal
DR Congo v Uzbekistan
1 - 2 32 mins
0 - 4 14 mins
1 - 2 37 min
3-1 34 mins
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1st Group C v 2nd Group F
Germany v 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F

Tuesday 30th June
Last 32
1st Group F v 2nd Group C
2nd Group E v 2nd Group I
1st Group I v 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H

Wednesday 1st July
Last 32
Mexico v 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I
1st Group L v 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K
1st Group G v 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J

Thursday 2nd July
Last 32
United States v 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J

1st Group H v 2nd Group J kick off 20:00

Friday 3rd July
Last 32
2nd Group K v 2nd Group L
1st Group B v 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J

2nd Group D v 2nd Group G
1st Group J v 2nd Group H

Saturday 4th July
Last 32
1st Group K v 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L

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Last 16
Winner Match 73 versus Winner Match 75 kick off 18:00

Winner Match 74 versus Winner Match 77 kick off 22:00

Sunday 5th July
Last 16
Winner Match 76 versus Winner Match 78 kick off 21:00

Monday 6th July
Last 16
Winner Match 79 versus Winner Match 80 kick off 01:00


Winner Match 83 versus Winner Match 84 kick off 20:00

Tuesday 7th July
Last 16
Winner Match 81 versus Winner Match 82 kick off 01:00

Winner Match 86 versus Winner Match 88 kick off 17:00

Winner Match 85 versus Winner Match 87 kick off 21:00


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Thursday 9th July
Quarter-finals
Winner Match 89 versus Winner Match 90 kick off 21:00

Friday 10th July
Quarter-finals
Winner Match 93 versus Winner Match 94 kick off 20:00

Saturday 11th July
Quarter-finals
Winner Match 91 versus Winner Match 92 kick off 22:00

Sunday 12th July
Quarter-finals
Winner Match 95 versus Winner Match 96 kick off 02:00

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Tuesday 14th July
Semi-finals
Winner Quarter-final 1 versus Winner Quarter-final 2 kick off 20:00

Wednesday 15th July
Semi-finals
Winner Quarter-final 3 versus Winner Quarter-final 4 kick off 20:00

Saturday 18th July
3rd Place Final
Loser Semi-final 1 versus Loser Semi-final 2 kick off 22:00



Sunday 19th July
Final
Winner Semi-final 1 versus Winner Semi-final 2 kick off 20:00

As it stands
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Germany v, Paraguay
France v Sweden
South Africa v Canada


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Portugal
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Ghana
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Spain
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Austria
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United States
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Egypt
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South Korea
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Brazil
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Mexico
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Scotland
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England
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Cape Verde
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Argentina
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Uruguay
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Australia
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Iran
Iran
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19:00
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Switzerland
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Algeria
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Colombia
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thats us doomed

According to Emma Hayes Cape Verde’s draw with Spain was a victory for immigration.

I woder if our scouts are looking at the World Cup because I have seen some very good players that apparently ply their trade for some off the radar teams and could provide fodder for our new manager?

we wont be the only ones looking but like a cup final effort will show beyond the norm..........

one player missing is our YU would have made the squad!

Hopefully our recruitment team and manager utilize him... has shown what he can do!

Scots at it again.

The Issue

During the recent international friendly match between Haiti and Scotland, the officiating by the referee raised serious concerns among fans and spectators, including myself. As an ardent supporter who deeply cares about fair play, I was disheartened by what appeared to be a series of biased and inconsistent decisions made by the referee throughout the match.

Several pivotal moments during the game were marred by questionable calls that ultimately affected the outcome. Not only was there a controversial penalty awarded to Scotland, but multiple fouls on Haitian players went unpunished. Furthermore, the referee's leniency towards time-wasting tactics created an atmosphere of imbalance and frustration, both on the pitch and in the stands.

These actions undermine the very essence of football, which is built on the principles of fairness, sportsmanship, and respect. When the integrity of officiating is compromised, it not only disappoints fans but also unfairly influences the results, impacting team morale and the spirit of competition.

To ensure that this does not happen again, it is crucial that FIFA conducts a thorough investigation into the decisions made by the referee during this match. An official review will not only promote accountability but also enhance the credibility of the organization in upholding the game’s integrity on a global stage.

I urge FIFA to take this matter seriously and address the concerns raised by countless fans, to ensure that future games are officiated with fairness and precision. Stand with me in demanding accountability and help preserve the honor of our beloved sport by signing this petition.

The Algerian keeper was crap. Even Sinklair Armstrong could have scored.

I have also questioned some of the officiating and all we ask for is consistency above all. Sinclair scoring well that's a fantasy of the past.

Well, we got the job done.
Well done England and Tuchel - got the half time talk right!!
Croatia were no mugs and their experience showed. We also made things difficult for ourselves at times. I hate this pissing about at the back tactic - if you’re under pressure just fking boot it - but maybe I’m showing my age…..
Anyway, well done England.

Hopefully more countries are going to employ the dont mark Kane in the box tactic!

bcfcredandwhite said:

. I hate this pissing about at the back tactic

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IF YOU follow the [ not all ] movements from passing around close to the box [ always seemed pickford was in space to recieve] it gradually drew in and opened the way ahead and created opportunities for that raking pass that took off at speed into their box

bcfcredandwhite said:

Well, we got the job done.
Well done England and Tuchel - got the half time talk right!!
Croatia were no mugs and their experience showed. We also made things difficult for ourselves at times. I hate this pissing about at the back tactic - if you’re under pressure just fking boot it - but maybe I’m showing my age…..
Anyway, well done England.

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England conceded and scored from the building (pissing) from the back. Its a hard watch, complex patterns around the box including bounces backwards just to find one player in space at full back, who then breaks a line (or not). I think it will have to be improved, sharpened, a more intense fitter opponent will expose England.

Up top great. Get it up there quicker.

these hydration breaks are ****. We’ve got a game of four quarters for the yanks.

This was horrific….

I was thinking of buying up a load of Ghana and Panama football shirts and scarves - then head off up north to Edinburgh and sell them - whilst wearing an England top would be funny! I’d make a fortune!
I would buy a load of Morocco and Brazil shirts and try and flog them down here, but I doubt I’d sell many - the fans down here just aren’t that interested….

Scotland happy to sit back defend lose without a fight v Morocco and same same v Brazil finish third in the group and get through with the deflected shot.

England are the Three Lions and Scotland are the cowardly cousin.

Red Alert said:

Scotland happy to sit back defend lose without a fight v Morocco and same same v Brazil finish third in the group and get through with the deflected shot.

England are the Three Lions and Scotland are the cowardly cousin.

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Yet the good old impartial BBC are calling them men of substance and relentless, after losing to Morocco

Scotland fans hate England so I’m more than happy to see them come home on the next plans with their tails between their legs

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