Only team I don't fancy us to beat so far is italy
I know this was pre France - Germany, i personally feel we could beat Italy. Would be a tough game but with their aging defense (dinosaurs) if we played with pace up top they would find it very hard to deal with.
France last night although they let Germany play a bit and could have easily drawn, i feel they have alot more in the tank. Mbappe is frightening, only takes a split second for someone to lose him or for him to get behind, unlucky with the disallowed goal that was very ronaldoesque.
Portugal score flattered them, but on paper their side is very good and will be a tough last 32
Do we ever beat Italy?
Struggling to think of a time when we've ever beaten them in a competitive game.
Finland v Russia should be a good game this afternoon
Neither played well in their first games so should be a bit more level
If its a draw that should see Finland through
Finland need only a point which all but guarantees a knockout berth. Russia need three points to give themselves a chance. I can see it being a slow game with a late ish goal (60-80 mins) deciding it.
Only team I don't fancy us to beat so far is italy
I know this was pre France - Germany, i personally feel we could beat Italy. Would be a tough game but with their aging defense (dinosaurs) if we played with pace up top they would find it very hard to deal with.
France last night although they let Germany play a bit and could have easily drawn, i feel they have alot more in the tank. Mbappe is frightening, only takes a split second for someone to lose him or for him to get behind, unlucky with the disallowed goal that was very ronaldoesque.
Portugal score flattered them, but on paper their side is very good and will be a tough last 32
Do we ever beat Italy?
Struggling to think of a time when we've ever beaten them in a competitive game.
I'm really struggling to think of memorable England vs Italy matches, other than the 1997 draw which got us qualification, and that's more for Paul Ince!
By contrast England have had so many big games against Germany.
Only team I don't fancy us to beat so far is italy
I know this was pre France - Germany, i personally feel we could beat Italy. Would be a tough game but with their aging defense (dinosaurs) if we played with pace up top they would find it very hard to deal with.
France last night although they let Germany play a bit and could have easily drawn, i feel they have alot more in the tank. Mbappe is frightening, only takes a split second for someone to lose him or for him to get behind, unlucky with the disallowed goal that was very ronaldoesque.
Portugal score flattered them, but on paper their side is very good and will be a tough last 32
Do we ever beat Italy?
Struggling to think of a time when we've ever beaten them in a competitive game.
I'm really struggling to think of memorable England vs Italy matches, other than the 1997 draw which got us qualification, and that's more for Paul Ince!
By contrast England have had so many big games against Germany.
Only team I don't fancy us to beat so far is italy
I know this was pre France - Germany, i personally feel we could beat Italy. Would be a tough game but with their aging defense (dinosaurs) if we played with pace up top they would find it very hard to deal with.
France last night although they let Germany play a bit and could have easily drawn, i feel they have alot more in the tank. Mbappe is frightening, only takes a split second for someone to lose him or for him to get behind, unlucky with the disallowed goal that was very ronaldoesque.
Portugal score flattered them, but on paper their side is very good and will be a tough last 32
Do we ever beat Italy?
Struggling to think of a time when we've ever beaten them in a competitive game.
I'm really struggling to think of memorable England vs Italy matches, other than the 1997 draw which got us qualification, and that's more for Paul Ince!
By contrast England have had so many big games against Germany.
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Beaten them in a qualifier for the 1978 World Cup (they pipped us to qualification) but otherwise we've only ever won in friendlies
Brazil | Italy | Netherlands | Uruguay are the only four who have a better head to head against us
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_national_football_team_all-time_record
By contrast England have had so many big games against Germany.
I think your prediction of it being a slow game could be wrong Callum
Germany v France used to be a proper heavyweight fixture full of drama and passion.
There were some wonderful skilful moments and France look very good but it was hardly a volcano of excitement and commitment.
Early days, but still struggling to get engaged by this tournament.
and now the Finnish player as he gets a boot to the face:
Not class defending from the Finnish no.3
If Russia win today... Belgium beat Denmark (and Finland), yet Denmark beat Russia
The last three will all be on three points