European championships 2020 thread (36 Viewers)

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Jul 2, 2021

Tommo1993 said:
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One, two,three. B-ell-end

Why would you say one,two,three, bend? Why not just get to the point and shout bend? I was saying 'go wide' at the TV and it did. So clearly it was me wot won it.

Liquid Gold · Jul 2, 2021

It's a worry that both Rice and Phillips are both carrying a yellow but I definitely wouldn't want to replace both. Probably Hendo for Phillips, if rice is booked then Phillips can do that sweeping role next to Henderson should we make it to the semi.

Definitely a back 4 again though. Attacking wise I'd like us to go:

Kane
Grealish - Mount - Sterling

See if Foden has more impact of the bench.

SBT · Jul 2, 2021

I’d probably sit Rice for this game - he’s played more minutes this season and is more likely to pick up a yellow in his role than Phillips. And if one of them does miss the semi, I’d rather have Henderson play Phillips’ role than Rice’s.

The yellow card rules are ridiculous in this tournament IMO. I think it’s unlikely they’ll get booked in any case, so it’s likely a worry over nothing, but isn’t it nice to feel able to have these kind of selection dilemmas ahead of a quarter final?

Liquid Gold · Jul 2, 2021

If you were really going for it you'd play Henderson and Mount in the middle to rest them both.

Sir Gareth would never though.

Mucca Mad Boys · Jul 2, 2021

Great_Expectations said:
I think he might revert to a back four tomorrow in order to include another attacking player. I would like to see Sterling, Grealish, Foden behind Kane, but I imagine he will bring Mount in.

He might drop one of Rice/Phillips because of the suspension risk, but not sure which and not ideal if Henderson isn't fully fit. And I can't see him starting Bellingham.

Looking forward to it though, by now hopefully expectations are not for us to go gung ho, but I am hoping he lets the brake off a little more tomorrow, at least with the front 4, as we will need creativity to break them down.

The team mostly picks itself, I’d start the following in 4-2-3-1:

Pickford
Walker
Stones
Maguire
Shaw
Henderson
Rice
Sterling
Mount
Foden/Grealish
Kane

Good opportunity to get Henderson to start game and be a bit more direct in that 4-2-3-1 shape. Phillips is a higher yellow card risk than Rice and Maguire (based on Prem stats this season). If we’re ahead comfortably (2 goals), it may be a good idea to replace Rice and Maguire with Bellingham and Mings if they’re not on yellow cards already.

Personally, I would like to see Sancho get some game time too and wouldn’t be against starting him.

LastGarrison · Jul 2, 2021

Predictions for tonight’s games?

Fancy the Italians to edge out the Belgians by a solitary goal and Spain to ease past the Swiss 3-1.

Ccfcisparks · Jul 2, 2021

LastGarrison said:
Predictions for tonight’s games?

Fancy the Italians to edge out the Belgians by a solitary goal and Spain to ease past the Swiss 3-1.

Switzerland 2-1 Italy 2-0

Hutch11 · Jul 2, 2021

Big ask for the Swiss to repeat their last heroics , especially without Xhaka who was easily the man of the match in that game
I fancy Italy , my pre tournament pick, their defenders know Lukaku and with KDB being a doubt who's going to unlock the mean Italian defence ?

SeaSeeEffCee · Jul 2, 2021

LastGarrison said:
Predictions for tonight’s games?

Fancy the Italians to edge out the Belgians by a solitary goal and Spain to ease past the Swiss 3-1.

Italy and Spain wins. Think the Italy vs Belgium game will go to extra time.

Alkhen · Jul 2, 2021

I feel like Italy will comfortably dispatch of Belgium, not at all convinced by their defense and apart from Lukaku their stars look knackered. I recon a controlled 2-0. shame as if England can get through the other side of the draw i definitely think the Italians style would suit us least.

Swiss missing Xhaka is huge, Spain should have enough. 3-0

have a feeling the Czechs will prove a step too far for the Danes, close game but i see them edging it. 2-1

Not even going to try predict England Ukraine. feels like we should be too strong but then we have been in situations where we are heavy favorites and just failed to create anything and been picked off. not as nervous as Tuesday but still very edgy. big test

oscillatewildly · Jul 2, 2021

David O'Day said:
Don't know, did he have an "England - The Council - City - In that order" flag?

Can't say I noticed that. However he does have an alter ego of 'Buster the dog'. Which consists of a costume finished with a large head of an English bull terrier. This apparently is how he's trawled Europe for the last few qualifying campaigns, collecting donations for various kids charities. This was his main gripe over the exclusion of travelling English supporters.
If you're Buster/C.J., drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you!

Paul Anthony · Jul 2, 2021

Looks like the Germans could be out for revenge!

COV · Jul 2, 2021

Predictions:

Spain 3
Switzerland 1

Belgium 1
Italy 1
Italy win on penalties

Denmark 0
Czech Republic 1

England
Ukraine
I refuse to predict this one

Liquid Gold · Jul 2, 2021

Spain 2 - 1 Switzerland. Spain will have too much, swiss aren't going to not win a knockout game in 70 years then do 2.

Italy 1 - 2 Belgium. Italy haven't been tested at all yet, dire opposition and struggled into extra time against Austria, even a weakened Belgium will win.

Czechia 1 - 1 Denmark. I think this will be really tight and maybe pens, nothing between them.

England 3 - 0 Ukraine. Ukraine struggled past Sweden in extra time, England competent, structured and professional.

COV · Jul 2, 2021

Has anybody yet worked out who the hell gains anything from the offside flag only going up when the passage of play has stopped?

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

Oh Swiss cheese

COV · Jul 2, 2021

Tommo1993 said:
Oh Swiss cheese

Potential hammering here

COV · Jul 2, 2021

I don’t know if I hadn’t paid attention to Spain or what but they look really good so far- fast and fluid

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

COV said:
Potential hammering here

Door definitely looks closed for them.

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

Offside but why did he need all that time to still not have a shot?!

lifeskyblue · Jul 2, 2021

Spain much the better side but potential weakness at set pieces and a fast counter as they play a v high line.

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SBAndy · Jul 2, 2021

How has the ball not gone in there?

lifeskyblue · Jul 2, 2021

SBAndy said:
How has the ball not gone in there?

I’d be worried re the Spanish keeper…didn’t move at all to attempt the save….lucky bounced just wide

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lifeskyblue · Jul 2, 2021

Switzerland back in it. Poor Spanish defending

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Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

YES!!! Missed the goal!

no_loyalty · Jul 2, 2021

Shaq is back.

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

Look out for the Shaq attack.

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

Tails up now. Hope the Spaniards don’t sucker punch them.

Tommo1993 · Jul 2, 2021

Yep. Bollocks. What an idiot.

COV · Jul 2, 2021

Never in a million years is that a red card

mark82 · Jul 2, 2021

I'm not having that as a red card.

lifeskyblue · Jul 2, 2021

Mmm think red a ‘little’ (very very)harsh

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Ccfcisparks · Jul 2, 2021

Never a pen - shock horror it’s from a Premier League ref

mark82 · Jul 2, 2021

How has that not been overturned by VAR. Shit English officials.

oscillatewildly · Jul 2, 2021

Another reason why my 'love' for the game has been slowly fading.

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