We love Gotland Febs (not many places in Sweden I don't like to be fair). Been here last 3 or 4 years for a week or so since our friends bought a place here. However, as much as it's a win win for me in some ways there'll be no half and half scarfs in our gaff (o:
We beat them in Euro 2012. But I can't recall doing so in the WC. Always draw, maybe it's about time for a positive outcome.
That my friends should be our National Anthem, not ****ing God Save the Queen, which is one of the crappest national anthems out there.
Some interesting stats Only Belgium have scored more times than England. Only Russia have run further. No other team still in at Russia 2018 has lost the ball fewer times in their own half. But Belgium, Brazil, Uruguay and Sweden have all had more shots, while England have had only three efforts at goal from the left side of the pitch all tournament, compared to 16 for Belgium and 14 for Brazil. Get this too: England have had just one shot on target from outside the area in open play, joint last with Australia. The numbers confirm what the eye can see. Passing carefully, running a lot, being cute at set pieces and trusting in Harry have been enough so far. England have got to the last eight driving a car with three wheels. Why should they do things differently now? The answer lies in the fact they will be required at some stage to beat a high-functioning team. To do so they will need more in particular from the attacking midfield trio. Raheem Sterling, Jesse Lingard and Dele Alli moved well and defended with skill against Colombia. Sterling often found the right spaces, just not necessarily at the right time. Early on he troubled Yerry Mina so often he ended up with Mina piggybacking around in a circle on his shoulders, like a friendly, sleepy bear being carried off to bed. But Brazil, France, Belgium and Croatia all have greater verve in these midfield areas, with more successful dribbles and runs into the penalty area so far. Alli has had one shot at goal. Sterling has one, Lingard two. An improvement will surely be key against the better teams, as will choosing just the right moment to make a forward run alongside or beyond the lone spearhead.
If you’re not watching it in ‘supports’ (to be fair you ought to use the full title of ‘support stockings’) then what will you be wearing?)
Im going to agree with what Michael Owen tweeted before the Colombian game. We barely beat Tunisia, comfortably beat "pub" team Panama, struggled against Belgium and then other than a penalty didnt really trouble Colombia, in fact I cant remember many saves from Ospina. If we want to beat a well drilled Sweden team we're going to have to step our game up and prove we're good enough to win. Southgate needs to get the starting 11 right. Id drop Sterling and put Alli (if fit) behind Kane. Alli has looked average so far and I think its down to his position, he's much better playing behind Kane in the #10 role like he does for Spurs. ________________Pickford __________Walker Stones Maguire Trippier Lingard Henderson Loftus-Cheek Young ____________________Alli ___________________Kane
There certainly needs to be a big improvement if we are to progress. You'd think we where in the final listening to the media today
As they all run to Eric as the last penalty went in, you can clearly see vardy holding his groin as he runs
