Heart says England. Head says Spain but that's based more on how the 2 teams have played so far in this tournament. If we really go for it I honestly think we have the better team and will win. Big if though.
I think our only chance is if if goes to penalties. Its a big IF as Spain have won every game so far and are playing flowing, attacking, exciting football. I think 2-1 or maybe 3-1 to Spain but I hope I'm wrong. I actually bet on Spain to win the competion a few months ago - so if England win - great - if Spain win then at least I get some compensation...!
Spain due a pony one and we’re due a decent performance, it’s ours … I still believe
Whilst you wouldn’t think so just looking at who they’ve beaten on the way to the final, However, I think they’ve actually had an easier route to get here than England. The last game was against France and once Mbappe was hurt in that earlier round France basically lost their way. In the quarter final Spain played Germany who, imo, never looked convincing from the start of the tournament (when they beat a 10 man Scotland team). Basically, from the start Spain hasn’t had to dig deep so far and as a result I suspect if England pick up from where they left off then Spain may well wobble. Kane is overdue a hat trick in this tournament and his first medal. Today’s the day for him and England.
Map showing which country is supporting which tomorrow.
Disappointed with Malta, frankly.
I saw a random facebook page that has posted this, the strength of support for England from all around Europe and the rest of the world in the comments (including from Scotland, Wales and Ireland!) was phenomenal.
Spain due a pony one and we’re due a decent performance, it’s ours … I still believe
Whilst you wouldn’t think so just looking at who they’ve beaten on the way to the final, However, I think they’ve actually had an easier route to get here than England. The last game was against France and once Mbappe was hurt in that earlier round France basically lost their way. In the quarter final Spain played Germany who, imo, never looked convincing from the start of the tournament (when they beat a 10 man Scotland team). Basically, from the start Spain hasn’t had to dig deep so far and as a result I suspect if England pick up from where they left off then Spain may well wobble. Kane is overdue a hat trick in this tournament and his first medal. Today’s the day for him and England.
That’s an amazing level of delusion. Spain have beaten Croatia, Italy, Germany and France. England have beaten Vatican City, Lesotho, Charlton Park Under 12’s and that island Lyle Taylor played for. England haven’t remotely played anyone as good as Spain yet.
We saw against the Dutch that if you let us play, we can tear you to shreds. The Spanish only play one way, they're always open. I think if we can get our key players on the ball, in space, we'll have a very good game. And I might be wrong but can't see why that wouldn't happen.
This is so wrong. Spain have conceded 3 goals in six matches and won all the games and scored 13 goals.
Gareth Southgate will try to negate Spain unless he changes from being Tony Pulis into Jürgen Klopp.
Spain had arguably the toughest group and then the toughest run to the final you can get, until the Netherlands we played a bunch of dogged but average nations
England drew with Switzerland in 90 mins who drew with Germany in 90 mins who drew with Spain in 90 mins.
England beat Netherlands 2-1. Spain beat France 2-1. Netherlands and France drew 0-0. Netherlands might’ve won that 1-0 but for a controversial VAR decision.
Forget what happened in the group stage for either team - the quarter final and semi final results suggest this is going to be a very tight game.
Spain had arguably the toughest group and then the toughest run to the final you can get, until the Netherlands we played a bunch of dogged but average nations
Every team England has played is currently ranked lower in the FIFA rankings than England. Including the Final.
Spain had arguably the toughest group and then the toughest run to the final you can get, until the Netherlands we played a bunch of dogged but average nations
Every team England has played is currently ranked lower in the FIFA rankings than England. Including the Final.
To be fair, only France and Belgium are ranked above us... and will be surprised if the latter remain ahead of us, regardless what happens tonight - Given that Brazil are also out of the Copa America, I imagine we'll be 3rd in the Rankings after the Euros as the gap between us in 5th, and Belgium in 3rd was already very minimal.
Spain had arguably the toughest group and then the toughest run to the final you can get, until the Netherlands we played a bunch of dogged but average nations
Every team England has played is currently ranked lower in the FIFA rankings than England. Including the Final.
To be fair, only France and Belgium are ranked above us... and will be surprised if the latter remain ahead of us, regardless what happens tonight - Given that Brazil are also out of the Copa America, I imagine we'll be 3rd in the Rankings after the Euros as the gap between us in 5th, and Belgium in 3rd was already very minimal.
Not that the rankings really mean much.
It was a surprise to me when I saw that stat. Have there been any other tournaments when we have only played team below us in the rankings?
Spain had arguably the toughest group and then the toughest run to the final you can get, until the Netherlands we played a bunch of dogged but average nations
Every team England has played is currently ranked lower in the FIFA rankings than England. Including the Final.
To be fair, only France and Belgium are ranked above us... and will be surprised if the latter remain ahead of us, regardless what happens tonight - Given that Brazil are also out of the Copa America, I imagine we'll be 3rd in the Rankings after the Euros as the gap between us in 5th, and Belgium in 3rd was already very minimal.
Not that the rankings really mean much.
It was a surprise to me when I saw that stat. Have there been any other tournaments when we have only played team below us in the rankings?
We saw against the Dutch that if you let us play, we can tear you to shreds. The Spanish only play one way, they're always open. I think if we can get our key players on the ball, in space, we'll have a very good game. And I might be wrong but can't see why that wouldn't happen.
This is so wrong. Spain have conceded 3 goals in six matches and won all the games and scored 13 goals.
I'm not sure how your follow-up argument disproves the point but that's your opinion and that's all good. In the games I've seen, Spain don't sit back narrow and soak up pressure. They press high and are always wide. The last 10-15 mins against France - where they were already winning - was the best demonstration. Either way I don't have much interest in getting into an argument about how Spain play.
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If we go 1-0 up and sit back, we lose.
This is so wrong.
Spain have conceded 3 goals in six matches and won all the games and scored 13 goals.
Gareth Southgate will try to negate Spain unless he changes from being Tony Pulis into Jürgen Klopp.
England beat Netherlands 2-1. Spain beat France 2-1. Netherlands and France drew 0-0. Netherlands might’ve won that 1-0 but for a controversial VAR decision.
Forget what happened in the group stage for either team - the quarter final and semi final results suggest this is going to be a very tight game.
Not that the rankings really mean much.
Ok, at least the female security is keeping about the waist but there's definitely a stray hand below giving some hand relief 😁