IbanezJem Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I was somewhat dumbfounded when after the game Rio Ferdinand was asked which of the two teams he would have preferred England to get if they reached the final.His answer, it doesn't matter as from what he had seen, England were better than either. ...... Methinks old Rio may need to change his optician.One thing England don`t have, at least I have never seen it, is that scary aura that Italy (or Germany, on occasion) have. Like they are somehow in control of a match they are to all intents and purposes not in control of. Maybe they`ll be all efficient tomorrow, but they don`t have that top team ingredient, which is why Denmark can silence Wembley. As an Englishman, I NEVER feel like the England team is in control of a match! Even at 4-0 against Ukraine, I was waiting for them to mess it up somehow!!Well, I think that game was the exception that proves the rule. Tomorrow is almost certainly going to be a very stressful business. I remember Euro `96 and that was horrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Gotta feel for Morata. Death threats to him and his family during this tournament. Let's hope nothing stupid happens.No love for Hubert Hurkacz? You must hate Tennis to have kept quiet :eh: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 As much as I love Denmark and their capital city and their TV shows, this England side are a likable and talented group with a proper manager. As long as England doesn`t turn into a horrible, drunken, jingoistic, xenophobic mess - more than it already is - it would be good to reach a final in my lifetime. Yes, of course we all enjoyed La Tournoi under Hoddle in `97, but... :bump: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Gotta feel for Morata. Death threats to him and his family during this tournament. Let's hope nothing stupid happens.No love for Hubert Hurkacz? You must hate Tennis to have kept quiet :eh:He has to play an Italian in the semifinal. :eyeroll: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 As much as I love Denmark and their capital city and their TV shows, this England side are a likable and talented group with a proper manager. As long as England doesn`t turn into a horrible, drunken, jingoistic, xenophobic mess - more than it already is - it would be good to reach a final in my lifetime. Yes, of course we all enjoyed La Tournoi under Hoddle in `97, but... :bump:Everything to play for second half. It should still go England's way i think. They are making some great attacking moves. Their problem is when they hang back and let the Danes play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 As much as I love Denmark and their capital city and their TV shows, this England side are a likable and talented group with a proper manager. As long as England doesn`t turn into a horrible, drunken, jingoistic, xenophobic mess - more than it already is - it would be good to reach a final in my lifetime. Yes, of course we all enjoyed La Tournoi under Hoddle in `97, but... :bump:Everything to play for second half. It should still go England's way i think. They are making some great attacking moves. Their problem is when they hang back and let the Danes play.Yep, we look shakey when they attack us. Thankfully Walker really is fast :outtahere: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malignant Narcissist Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 As much as I love Denmark and their capital city and their TV shows, this England side are a likable and talented group with a proper manager. As long as England doesn`t turn into a horrible, drunken, jingoistic, xenophobic mess - more than it already is - it would be good to reach a final in my lifetime. Yes, of course we all enjoyed La Tournoi under Hoddle in `97, but... :bump:Everything to play for second half. It should still go England's way i think. They are making some great attacking moves. Their problem is when they hang back and let the Danes play.Yep, we look shakey when they attack us. Thankfully Walker really is fast :outtahere: Doesn't help when Pickford has lost the plot when it comes to distribution from the back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This is becoming an endurance test ..... for players and spectators. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malignant Narcissist Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Danes seem to be flagging but are probably luring England in for a sucker punch goal on the break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This is becoming an endurance test ..... for players and spectators.I know! My wife, who is not a sports fan, thought I was having a nap because the door was shut and I was quiet :facepalm: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I keep thinking, shoot you idiot! Then they do and I`m shouting not like that, you idiot :bitchslap: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This sure is relaxing. Maybe I will have a little nap :zzz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) England takes the lead! Kane! Edited July 7, 2021 by goose 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 England takes the lead! Kane!For someone who was dogs bollocks in the early part of the tournament, Harry has really kicked it up a few notches the last few matches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: :D We didn`t kick off like that though :no: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: :D We didn`t kick off like that though :no:You may have to try to have a chance against Italy. :P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun & Moon Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Well deserved for England. Maehle so disappointed, he showed his quality and gave all that he got. Sunday's going to be a nice little matchday. :) Edited July 7, 2021 by Sun & Moon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: :D We didn`t kick off like that though :no:You may have to try to have a chance against Italy. :PDeserved winners but will need to do better on Sunday to beat Italy. I thought Kane and Sterling played well but you only have to blow on them and they fall over. Ironic really because they will be meeting the masters of that style soon! But things all set for a fab finale.My challenge will be to see it - Sunday = Afternoon horse racing accompanied by multiple beers. Then a curry and some wine. 8pm may be a bit of a struggle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: :D We didn`t kick off like that though :no:You may have to try to have a chance against Italy. :PWe should line-up the entire team on our goal line for 120 minutes and rely on rebounds, and if that doesn`t work, snatch it on pens :popcorn: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Well deserved for England. Maehle so disappointed, he showed his quality and gave all that he got. Sunday's going to be a nice little matchday. :)It`s the final everyone not in Chicago wanted! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Spain - Italy 3-2 England - Denmark 2-1I wish I was right about the first one. :banghead: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malignant Narcissist Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Of course, Kane meant to do a 1-2 off Schmeichel for the goal :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That`s a really cool way to play out the last few minutes... just keep the ball :ebert:English tiki-taka, eh? :wub: :D We didn`t kick off like that though :no:You may have to try to have a chance against Italy. :PWe should line-up the entire team on our goal line for 120 minutes and rely on rebounds, and if that doesn`t work, snatch it on pens :popcorn:But next to Spain, you're the worst penalty taking nation in the world. :huh: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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