Interesting comment by the Croatian coach that "they stopped Messi, they can stop Kane" overlooking the fact that they are 2 different types of player.
Tx Barry. That's the first sign of weakness from them I've seen. I just hope Raheem get's his goal early. And if they are looking at Kane I see him getting the space. It just has to break for him soon. Just hope it doesn't get to him. I'm sure Gareth is working on that. Also seems an odd comment in some ways as the Swedes tried that
I've posted my predictions.... Just have a horrible, horrible, feeling about this The upside is that I've got next to naff all right in the knock out stages.
Fez do not worry. The main thing is to hope tonights France Belgium game goes the full 120 mins. After all they will have 24 hours more to prepare for the final. So that seems fair. I can't hope either get injuries or red cards as we want to win it fair and square. I see you have 2-2 and many predict a draw. Let's hope that's the way it goes. Can't imagine it will not be very tight Of course I'm assuming we get rid of Croatia as easily as we despatched Sweden. And I think a goal for sterling in this one would give us a massive edge in the final. But mustn't get ahead of ourselves As for your prediction I just hope your form continues
Better than paying for a therapist! As to your last sentence, I blame my current form on my recent general anaesthetic.... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Interesting news conference by the gaffer and Jordan Henderson. Played it low key: we're a young team, improving but a long way to go, we will get better with more big match experience. Equally saying how we are a team, all for one and one for all, we understand the opposition, we are well prepared, we are all fit (credit to staff). Lots of talk how henderson has a lot more big match experience than many and that he is influencial. I guess that is Gareth's style and so far so good. He does seem to get everyone onside and singing off the same hymn sheet
Just ran my daughter along to the garage to collect her car and had a chat to the owner about tonight and tomorrow. We agreed that a France v England final would suit us both. I am used to bonjour, bonsoir, bon appetit, bon weekend, but as I left I added a new one to the list. Bon foot!
OFH where's your loyalty. We want a cruelling draw leading to a gruelling 30 mins extra, leading to a nerve racking penalty shoot out C'mon the draw
Seems the stats show France creating more chances but that 1st goal could be for either side. And then we'd see a game. But nothing too scarry from what I've seen so far. Yes some odd bits of skill but plenty of misplaced passes. But enjoying it
Enjoyable match. Belgium starting to crack under the pressure? A couple of YCs, wayward crosses and shots....
I know Mbappe was naughty and wasting time when he got his yellow card but how did Fellaini escape punishment for his violent reaction?
