I am hoping that whatever happens we finish second rather than first, thereby playing Spain in quarters. This would allow a route to final without having to play the Germans (who I think are the strongest looking team so far)
Good point, though I'd give us a chance against Italy. Penalties vs the Germans, and this time we'll win.
England playing far too deep. Absolutely atrocious or Ukraine are much better than we think they are? Special mentions to Milner and Rooney who've both been useless
This formation does not seem to provide much scope for any over lapping runs by Cole and Johnson with Young and Milner permanently stationed 10 yards in front of them.
Dreadful first half. Cannot hold on for a 0 0. Need to take Milner and Rooney off and get Walcott and Carroll on. But dont think that will happen. Save Wayne for the quarters.
No need to panic. I think Hodgson knew that the first half would pan out this way. Bring Walcott/Ox/Carroll on with 25 minutes to go at 0-0 and we can definitely steal this.
Think Roy has told them first and foremost not to lose. Hoping to nick a set play or use Walcott late on when they get tired. Certainly playing very rigid with no width and we don't have flair of any real quality anyway. Still think this will end up 1 nil to England.
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Match ends in a draw ( 5-2 Stan James )
Defoe to score last ( 10-1 Betfair )
Penalties vs the Germans, and this time we'll win.
HODGSON OUT!!!!!!