International Break Thread

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Switzerland beating Germany 1-0.

Xhaka with the assist.
 
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I don't usually bother with England games but thought I'd see what we have for the World Cup ...

... sorry but this is really boring.
Me neither normally, unless it's an important qualifier. Thought this would be an intriguing watch though as Uruguay are a tough nut to crack.
 
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Who knew you can count your teeth with your tongue

Also looking at menus for places in Keswick,
Although I know most of the places


Can you tell I’m bored??

Watching England is a Fcken chore
 
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Looks like Diego Forlan, that number 14.
I thought that. "He can't be still going.....can he " went through my mind.

England friendlies have been ****e for years. Both sides have had a man each go off injured. No chance this will liven up, they will be terrified of getting injured.
 
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Watching England last night, well watching England in general. I never get why we get put down as favs to win the World Cup.

Its was a turgid affair.

We will get to the UnUnited states, struggle to get out of the group and get knocked out rather early.

Too many times you can see players either sticking with their club mates or do it all on their own.
 
SAFC Twitter from last night:
Brian Brobbey: Netherlands 2-1 Norway

Fresh from his match-winning heroics in the Tyne-Wear derby, Brobbey made his first appearance for his nation in over a year.

Brobbey was a second half substitute in Amsterdam as Holland came from behind to win at the Johan Cryuff Arena. Premier League duo Virgil van Djik and Tijani Reinjders scored the goals.

Sunderland teammate Lutsharel Geertruida was an unused substitute on the evening.

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Granit Xhaka: Switzerland 3-4 Germany

The Swiss captain played 45 minutes in a frantic game in his hometown of Basel.

Making his 144th cap for his country, they lost by a one-goal margin with Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz scored an 86thminute winner for the Germans.

Omar Alderete: Greece 0-1 Paraguay

On his 34th cap for his country, Alderete kept a clean sheet at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

Brighton’s Diego Gomez scored in the 52nd minute of the game to earn victory in Piraeus. Former Sunderland player Nectarios Triantis was introduced as a second-half substitute in the game for Greece.

Chemsdine Talbi: Morocco 1-1 Ecuador

The 20-year-old claimed his fourth cap for his country this evening.

Talbi was introduced into the game as an 82nd minute substitute in Marrakesh.

Trailing in the game through John Yeboah’s goal, the winger was part of a side that scored an 88th minute equaliser through Neil El Aynaoui.

Eliezer Mayenda: Cyprus U21s 0-7 Spain U21s

The 20-year-old scored his second international goal for La Rojita as part of a resounding victory.

Mayenda produced a right-footed finish inside the box, scoring the game’s fifth goal.

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Watching England last night, well watching England in general. I never get why we get put down as favs to win the World Cup.

Its was a turgid affair.

We will get to the UnUnited states, struggle to get out of the group and get knocked out rather early.

Too many times you can see players either sticking with their club mates or do it all on their own.
It’s because we have been making finals and semi finals regularly. There’s no standout international teams and we are as good as anybody else on our day.

I’m not sure why anybody expected a thrilling performance last night. It was a friendly game with largely our second team and lots of substitutes. It was a preparation game for the World Cup and it showed.
 
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If Japan plays the same on Tuesday night against England, as they are playing now against Scotland, we’re in for a right game. Can already hear the boos from the ones who turn up and expect England to thrash everyone.