If I were the Wales manager I would start a very different starting lineup against Italy being already qualified I would risk my best starting 11 getting a mauling and sapping confidence from them before the knockouts
If I were the Wales manager I would start a very different starting lineup against Italy being already qualified I would risk my best starting 11 getting a mauling and sapping confidence from them before the knockouts
In James they have a player that can give Italy problems.
I can’t believe how shocking Switzerland are. Italy have been good, don’t get me wrong, but away from Rome against a decent side I think they’ll definitely be beatable.
I remember when the Dutch beat Italy 4-1 and France 3-0 in their opening games of a Euros and got knocked out AET 3-1 by Russia. I’d be more than happy for England to go about their business quietly.
So 15 games in and not one side has done a "Golfie". In fact, only one side has actually secured a draw having gone behind. 10 teams have won to nil and both sides have scored in just 4 of them.
Just goes to show how hard it is in international football to come from behind and secure any sort of result.
Italy - France could be a hell of a match if they both turn up. Though italy have a ridiculous ean sheet record it would be interesting to see how they cope with pace running at them. Considering the ages of their CB pair they may struggle
Intensity, speed, intent and total domination from Italy. They are major contenders.
Wales are effectively through and Rob Page will definitely rest a few of his players, especially those who haven't played much football this season. Indeed, he more or less said as much in his post-match interview. Italy will also doubtless give a few squad players a run out.
All this talk of Italy and France in the same half of the draw (I know I started it) but I also wouldnt be surprised if the latter felt that England were an easier prospect and let Portugal win the Group.
They face off against each other last so the "losers" will potentially know which half of the draw they'll go into - Unless of course Germany beat Portugal, in which case the losers of Portugal v France could well end up third.
Intensity, speed, intent and total domination from Italy. They are major contenders.
Wales are effectively through and Rob Page will definitely rest a few of his players, especially those who haven't played much football this season. Indeed, he more or less said as much in his post-match interview. Italy will also doubtless give a few squad players a run out.
All this talk of Italy and France in the same half of the draw (I know I started it) but I also wouldnt be surprised if the latter felt that England were an easier prospect and let Portugal win the Group.
They face off against each other last so the "losers" will potentially know which half of the draw they'll go into - Unless of course Germany beat Portugal, in which case the losers of Portugal v France could well end up third.
I just don’t think there’s much of a ‘we’ll let them win the group’ mentality. What sort of message does that send to your group of players? Top footballers cross that line and try to win games.
All this talk of Italy and France in the same half of the draw (I know I started it) but I also wouldnt be surprised if the latter felt that England were an easier prospect and let Portugal win the Group.
They face off against each other last so the "losers" will potentially know which half of the draw they'll go into - Unless of course Germany beat Portugal, in which case the losers of Portugal v France could well end up third.
I just don’t think there’s much of a ‘we’ll let them win the group’ mentality. What sort of message does that send to your group of players? Top footballers cross that line and try to win games.
Yeah I think that Belgium game at the 2018 World Cup combined with Rashford's miss has scarred me
Could see a remarkable end to Group B with second based on who loses to Belgium by the least amount of goals.
If Russia win today... Belgium beat Denmark (and Finland), yet Denmark beat Russia
The last three will all be on three points
It’s not goal difference this tournament is it? If teams are equal points, then it’s straight to head 2 head games. Russia currently 2nd even though they have worse GD.
But then if Denmark beat Russia how does head to head work...
Russia finish ahead of Finland, Finland finish ahead of Denmark, Denmark finish ahead of Russia
If Denmark beat Russia 1-0 and each team loses 3-0 to Belgium, then Euro qualifying rankings from the Nations League are used to determine who finishes where.
In this case it would be 2. Russia (12th) 3. Denmark (15th) 4. Finland (20th)
I think you're wrong with this actually... the Euro Qualifying Rankings is the last decider
If Denmark lose 3-0 tomorrow, yet beat Russia 1-0, they'll both share the same GD, along with Goals Scored and Goals Conceded.
Those two would actually contest a penalty shootout to decide - If not the disciplinary record comes into account, only then if thats the same does the Qualifying Rankings apply. Thank god!!
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Probably best hope we win our group and stay in the other half with the Netherlands and Spain! (Group C, D, E winners in the bottom half)
Just goes to show how hard it is in international football to come from behind and secure any sort of result.
Wales are effectively through and Rob Page will definitely rest a few of his players, especially those who haven't played much football this season. Indeed, he more or less said as much in his post-match interview. Italy will also doubtless give a few squad players a run out.
They face off against each other last so the "losers" will potentially know which half of the draw they'll go into - Unless of course Germany beat Portugal, in which case the losers of Portugal v France could well end up third.
I agree sterner tests await but they have impressed so far.
If Denmark lose 3-0 tomorrow, yet beat Russia 1-0, they'll both share the same GD, along with Goals Scored and Goals Conceded.
Those two would actually contest a penalty shootout to decide - If not the disciplinary record comes into account, only then if thats the same does the Qualifying Rankings apply. Thank god!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2020#Tiebreakers