the bleedin obvious .. we need to stop their dangerous young wingers, also down their left Cucurella (cuckoo cuckoo) has been a revelation as attacker, defender and getting away with hand ball merchant. We can stop their midfield which France absolutely failed to do and i m o their defence is their weak spot I hope the referee clamps down early on Rodri's Man Citteee tactic of little niggling fouls to prevent our break outs from defence, though I doubt that the officials will until abut his sixth little foul.
VERY VERY tight game, could go all the way to a penalty shoot out, England Bring Home The Bacon and annoy all the vegetarians and vegans across the UK Bank Holiday when we win ? .. yes, BUT only in England
They do leave gaps between the lines in similar ways to Netherlands did so we may be able to exploit these with our 2 number 10s.
Beyond that I think it'll be largely be a cagey affair. Southgate will be happy to keep it tight and take it late in the game. 70th minute and one goal down and I'll still believe we're in the game.
It's the final both sides will be nervous and tentative, don't expect Spain to go all out And this could easily go either way, 1 goal wins in normal time or down to pens.
Honestly, in terms of type of player find us and the Spanish very similar in set up and ability, they embrace going for it more than Southgate, but both approaches have their merits.
The Spanish aren't overly confident and expecting an easy victory from what I've seen a d read.
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.
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
Well after the events of yesterday, that's our team talk done and dusted. Head and Heart both say England win 2-1, Ruiz for theirs, Kane for both of ours.
Rodri is undoubtedly the best defensive midfielder in the world but he’ll have job on keeping Bellingham and Fodden quiet at the same time. Rest of the Spanish defence is not that amazing (still decent obviously). Hopefully Saka can get at Cucurella and our midfield 4 can hopefully get on top of their 3. Fancy Walker vs Williams so a lot may hinge on 1) Rice vs Olmo 2) Whoever our left back is vs Yamal 3) If Kane had been managing his injury well enough that he can up his levels for one last big push. Then who uses their subs best. I think we have more depth.
I have real hope we can finally do this but Spain are favourites in form. I think it’s too tight to call though and the odd goal or penalties will probably be what it comes down to.
Out in Kalamaki, Zante and got to a bar 3 hrs before ko to secure same seats as the semi final. added bonus is Super Clive seems to have left the Nissan plant and is now waiting tables.
Fishing in Scotland so will be watching in a Scottish pub surrounded by bitter Jocks cheering on Spain.
Just gone in a pub to suss out only wearing frigging Spain shirts
Steam into em. You know you want to.
Found a sleepy hotel in Oban harbour thst will open the tv lounge at 7.30. One other person in the bar who I can’t understand so is probably Scot, is drunk but confirmed he is supporting Spain
why are Scottish people so pathetic. If Scotland had a big game, I would want them to do well.
I see it as like us joking about hating the French etc.
There's historical reasons etc, but now it's all very tongue in cheek. Yes they want us to lose but there's no real spite or malice behind 90% of it.
International equivalent of us wanting Real Madrid/Barcelona to beat Liverpool/Arsenal.
Maybe an age thing but with my gang (mates since 77) it’s real and intense. Most of them would take beating England over winning the Euros all day long. I think most of them wont watch tonight. They are really pathetic. Losers😉
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We can stop their midfield which France absolutely failed to do and i m o their defence is their weak spot
I hope the referee clamps down early on Rodri's Man Citteee tactic of little niggling fouls to prevent our break outs from defence, though I doubt that the officials will until abut his sixth little foul.
VERY VERY tight game, could go all the way to a penalty shoot out, England Bring Home The Bacon and annoy all the vegetarians and vegans across the UK
Bank Holiday when we win ? .. yes, BUT only in England
Beyond that I think it'll be largely be a cagey affair. Southgate will be happy to keep it tight and take it late in the game. 70th minute and one goal down and I'll still believe we're in the game.
Honestly, in terms of type of player find us and the Spanish very similar in set up and ability, they embrace going for it more than Southgate, but both approaches have their merits.
The Spanish aren't overly confident and expecting an easy victory from what I've seen a d read.
Bring it home for him lads.
You know you want to.
added bonus is Super Clive seems to have left the Nissan plant and is now waiting tables.
There's historical reasons etc, but now it's all very tongue in cheek. Yes they want us to lose but there's no real spite or malice behind 90% of it.
International equivalent of us wanting Real Madrid/Barcelona to beat Liverpool/Arsenal.
I'm usually a BBC person, but I like Ally on co-comms & Neville on the studio.
What are others doing ?
Come on England