Euro 2020 Thread

[J_B]

Someone is going to have to score against them at some point.

 

[LeonWasTheDog's]

Italy no, Spain yes.

Even an average by Spanish standard side will have too much for England imho, anyways, let's not write the Danes off just yet

The Spain in this tournament aren't even an average Spanish side. Anything could happen of course, but I wouldn't want to play either England or Italy. Best 2 teams in the tournament so far, easily imo.

 

[Fireboy]

It pains me to say so, but credit to England so far for an excellent performance. Absolutely dominated a tired looking Ukraine side. Will be very interesting to see how they deal with a good Danish side and an excellent Italian squad.

Yes, the Ukrainians look absolutely fucked, conceding 3 soft goals from crosses, Denmark wont be as tired and they seem to defend crosses better than Ukraine but as I've said england are at home, they should win and its 50 50 against Spain Italy.

 

[JustJack]

Well Denmark have beaten them recently, at least thats something to hold onto

Ukraine would have been outpaced playing walking football tonight, they were completely knackered

A covid outbreak in the camp would be interesting right now..

 

[RodgerTheDodger]

England spent most of the game in 1st gear left alone getting out of 2nd. That's how you win tournaments; when they ran a high effort phase they looked very dangerous. I think they will beat Denmark on Wednesday, although if Denmark score first England may well struggle.

I think they would beat Spain in the final if they get there, but not Italy.

I am looking forward to Wednesday. If England win I'm happy with that, once Wales are out I support England. If Denmark win then we can point out that they shouldn't have been so snooty about Wales loss to Denmark.

 

[JackSomething]

This is England's tournament to lose now, painful as it is to admit. They've been handed the advantage of basically being tournament hosts and they've taken advantage of it, although they did superbly in their one 'away' game last night so perhaps it's not the big deal we assumed it was.

They've played 5, won 4, lost none. Scored 8 and conceded none. They've avoided all the big boys and could even rotate half the team last night because the game was over early. Southgate has actually picked a team and not tried to shoehorn all his best players into the same eleven, despite the clamour to do so from the press and the usual knuckle-dragger fans. If it was any country other than England in the same position, they'd be overwhelming favourites to win the tournament.

They've been boring but effective. Italy are far more fun to watch but they were lucky Belgium didn't score another 2 or 3 goals. Has Pickford had to make a difficult save yet? Spinazzola getting hurt is another huge blow for them. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see England beating them in the final.

 

[Jinxy]

I think England will win it, and I for one am dreading it. I think they'll beat Denmark, so all hopes probs lie with Italy. As has been said, England would probably beat Spain.

Southgate in particular is a credit to the game, and there's no-one in the squad that I find particularly grating. It's the media and fans that would be unbearable if they win. We've had 1966 raked up 55 years, 2021 adding to that would wear out my TV remote mute button. For those of us who work in England, the banter would be relentless and wouldn't be that enjoyable tbh!

 

[sainthelens]

I think England will win it, and I for one am dreading it. I think they'll beat Denmark, so all hopes probs lie with Italy. As has been said, England would probably beat Spain.

Southgate in particular is a credit to the game, and there's no-one in the squad that I find particularly grating. It's the media and fans that would be unbearable if they win. We've had 1966 raked up 55 years, 2021 adding to that would wear out my TV remote mute button. For those of us who work in England, the banter would be relentless and wouldn't be that enjoyable tbh!

My lad has been in Trecco bay this weekend with his mate and his family, spoke to him today, said that last night was unbearable there, mouthy English fckers everywhere, and nearly kicked off with em cos of it. That's part the reason why these cvnts cant win it. As said, it'll be unbearable .
I'm off to Stratford for few days next weekend for the races, coming back Tuesday...Monday will be Brill if they lose and total opposite if they win.

 

[Jinxy]

I think England will win it, and I for one am dreading it. I think they'll beat Denmark, so all hopes probs lie with Italy. As has been said, England would probably beat Spain.

Southgate in particular is a credit to the game, and there's no-one in the squad that I find particularly grating. It's the media and fans that would be unbearable if they win. We've had 1966 raked up 55 years, 2021 adding to that would wear out my TV remote mute button. For those of us who work in England, the banter would be relentless and wouldn't be that enjoyable tbh!

My lad has been in Trecco bay this weekend with his mate and his family, spoke to him today, said that last night was unbearable there, mouthy English fckers everywhere, and nearly kicked off with em cos of it. That's part the reason why these cvnts cant win it. As said, it'll be unbearable .
I'm off to Stratford for few days next weekend for the races, coming back Tuesday...Monday will be Brill if they lose and total opposite if they win.

Ah love a bit of Trecco, just next to (H)iabut Bay! My mamgu lived in Poshcawl so know the place well.

I was whatsapping a mate from Bristol before and after the Ukraine game, and he signed off with "it's coming home". They just can't help themselves, must be in so much pain eh. I just hope on Sunday we'll all be singing "f* all's coming home". Let's face it, with all the luck of the draw and home advantage they'll never get a better opportunity so it may feel like now or never, preferably the latter!

Ps sorry to Phil and other posters from darkest Engerland, no hard feelings. Probably as Swans fans they are bucking the trend - humble, not arrogant and used to seeing defeat snatched out of the jaws of victory!

Here's a question for you SH - a £1k win at the races, or an England defeat (either against Denmark or Spain/Italy smart arse!)? Enjoy anyway!

 

[sainthelens]

My lad has been in Trecco bay this weekend with his mate and his family, spoke to him today, said that last night was unbearable there, mouthy English fckers everywhere, and nearly kicked off with em cos of it. That's part the reason why these cvnts cant win it. As said, it'll be unbearable .
I'm off to Stratford for few days next weekend for the races, coming back Tuesday...Monday will be Brill if they lose and total opposite if they win.

Ah love a bit of Trecco, just next to (H)iabut Bay! My mamgu lived in Poshcawl so know the place well.

I was whatsapping a mate from Bristol before and after the Ukraine game, and he signed off with "it's coming home". They just can't help themselves, must be in so much pain eh. I just hope on Sunday we'll all be singing "f* all's coming home". Let's face it, with all the luck of the draw and home advantage they'll never get a better opportunity so it may feel like now or never, preferably the latter!

Ps sorry to Phil and other posters from darkest Engerland, no hard feelings. Probably as Swans fans they are bucking the trend - humble, not arrogant and used to seeing defeat snatched out of the jaws of victory!

Here's a question for you SH - a £1k win at the races, or an England defeat (either against Denmark or Spain/Italy smart arse!)? Enjoy anyway!

Happily take a 5k loss and an Italy win thanx.

 

[Squarebear]

I've spent most of my adult life in England, so consequently have a few mates there. I get my share of "It's coming home" messages but they're taking the pee, being ironic, while simultaneously celebrating how well their team is doing. Nowt wrong with it.

 

[PSumbler]

This is England's tournament to lose now, painful as it is to admit. They've been handed the advantage of basically being tournament hosts and they've taken advantage of it, although they did superbly in their one 'away' game last night so perhaps it's not the big deal we assumed it was.

They've played 5, won 4, lost none. Scored 8 and conceded none. They've avoided all the big boys and could even rotate half the team last night because the game was over early. Southgate has actually picked a team and not tried to shoehorn all his best players into the same eleven, despite the clamour to do so from the press and the usual knuckle-dragger fans. If it was any country other than England in the same position, they'd be overwhelming favourites to win the tournament.

They've been boring but effective. Italy are far more fun to watch but they were lucky Belgium didn't score another 2 or 3 goals. Has Pickford had to make a difficult save yet? Spinazzola getting hurt is another huge blow for them. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see England beating them in the final.

I disagree with the first statement as I firmly believe (and have since Day 1) that this is Italy's tournament to lose. They are coming through the hard games and winning them (I accept your view on they could have conceded against Belgium but you would expect the World's Number 1 ranked team to create chances) but Italy could have been 3 up before they created anything of note

Italy will beat Spain and - in Denmark and Italy - England will suddenly find the two best sides they have played in the tournament. If they beat them both then they will sadly be worthy winners and the media overload will go into mega drive. Although ironically the media reaction to Saturday has been substantially less than Tuesday night. Which shows the media cannot get over the fact it was Germany

 

[JackSomething]

This is England's tournament to lose now, painful as it is to admit. They've been handed the advantage of basically being tournament hosts and they've taken advantage of it, although they did superbly in their one 'away' game last night so perhaps it's not the big deal we assumed it was.

They've played 5, won 4, lost none. Scored 8 and conceded none. They've avoided all the big boys and could even rotate half the team last night because the game was over early. Southgate has actually picked a team and not tried to shoehorn all his best players into the same eleven, despite the clamour to do so from the press and the usual knuckle-dragger fans. If it was any country other than England in the same position, they'd be overwhelming favourites to win the tournament.

They've been boring but effective. Italy are far more fun to watch but they were lucky Belgium didn't score another 2 or 3 goals. Has Pickford had to make a difficult save yet? Spinazzola getting hurt is another huge blow for them. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see England beating them in the final.

I disagree with the first statement as I firmly believe (and have since Day 1) that this is Italy's tournament to lose. They are coming through the hard games and winning them (I accept your view on they could have conceded against Belgium but you would expect the World's Number 1 ranked team to create chances) but Italy could have been 3 up before they created anything of note

Italy will beat Spain and - in Denmark and Italy - England will suddenly find the two best sides they have played in the tournament. If they beat them both then they will sadly be worthy winners and the media overload will go into mega drive. Although ironically the media reaction to Saturday has been substantially less than Tuesday night. Which shows the media cannot get over the fact it was Germany

I sincerely hope you're right Phil. It's the fact both games are at Wembley in front of 60,000, of whom a vast majority will be England fans that swings it for me. Italy have also lost one of their best players of this tournament, so let's hope they can replace Spinazzola effectively.

After we lost to Denmark, I was hoping they'd get knocked out. Kind of changed my mind on them now!

 

[JustJack]

The reality is England HAVE to win this tournament, in regard to the future success of this group of players

How do they expect to go to Qatar for example, and win that tournament, without being able to win one on home soil, and especially one that is so stacked in their favour?

If they don't win it will be the end of Southgates reign for sure

 

[Skippyjack]

Spain vs Italy up next, I'm going for an Italian victory in this one