Tbf to Denmark, they had the Erikson Incident in the first game, bossed Belgium for a while then thrashed Russia. England should overall have enough if we play like we should, but it won't be easy and we can't be complacent. That said, our mentality has looked good so far and losing to them last year should help focus minds.
And don't rule out mis amigos!
Yeah but russia are total ****, worse than ukraine.
The issue for england is no risk southgate only works if someone doesn't produce a moment and score first.
Weve had Croatia with no forward, scotland dominate us but has a slow lump who was **** up top, bang average Czechs and then Germany.
What we saw v germany is the no risk Philosophy writ large. Muller was absolutely god awful and killed germany off up front. Werner got in once but as usual he only half hit it. Ukraine were a joke to be in that level of the competition.
The result is 0 goals conceded and the formerly 2 goals in 3 games replaced by 5 in two and growing confidence.
Ukraine no 4 moved off kane ball watching sterling. Rank defending.
Maguire free header (nice cross again from shaw)
Then they give up. Lovely stuff
I get the impression england need to show they can win on pens at some point of show they can change gear and chase the game. This talk of composure is funny as there was little on show when scotland over ran our midfield.
If we concede will be end up like Belgium did (hacking it forward at lukaku) or will we do what spain did and play the game to our strengths?
First goal could be decisive v denmark. If england get it no risk strategy then takes charge and we grind it out and try to break with 2 and 3 players.
For the spanish, it's this simple 2 extra times in a row means they have a huge mountain to climb irrespective of their opponents.
The italians have not exactly been irresistible up front, it more about massive energy and pressing right up.
Spain would suit us far.more than italy.
But in the semi final we need to see that denmark are not ukraine and are not going to give up no matter what. The home advantage is huge but we need to continue to score first and defending
) I thought we played bloody well. Ukraine were pretty poor, but had their chances. Denmark will be no pushover, however. That said, against Czech Republic, their performance was fairly low key, probably because of the heat, but it's about what's in front of you on the day. I think we can beat them.
