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England v Croatia | World Cup Group L | 17 June 2026

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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,306
    Mega win that 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 27,943
    ForeverAddickted said:
    AllHailTheHen said:
    We look very good going forward but a decent attacking team will crucify us
    Given how we've gone forward, it'll probably end 7-7
    France vs. Norway / Spain vs. Uruguay / Portugal vs. Colombia / Argentina vs. Austria will be our rivals real tests
    France looked dodgy as defensively yesterday and their keeper is poor. Spain might be the only decent defensive side out there. Modern footballers can’t defend. 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,636
    Kane blocking a shot at 94 mins. What a player.

    its coming….
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 66,419
    Three points, job done. Tuchel might know what he's doing after all.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 11,074
    Job done.
  • Sword65pf
    Sword65pf Posts: 1,813
    CaptainRobbo said:
    Rothko said:
    Can see why clubs are going to spend huge amounts on Elliott Anderson, quality 
    We got more chance of signing Fred Elliott
    Fella called billy elliot has good feet apparently 
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,448
    Get in England much better second half 🍻
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,727
    Jude and Kane tonight; wow! 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 27,943
    Callumcafc said:
    Three points, job done. Tuchel might know what he's doing after all.
    I’ve never doubted him. 😜
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,486
    fenaddick said:
    Mega win that 
    Maga do you mean ? 😉😄

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  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 7,953
    Lots of talk about of defence, and I agree it’s not elite.

    However, Portugal were caused problems by DRC. 
    France conceded plenty of chances against Senegal
    Germany conceded to Curacao

    I don’t think there are really any elite defences this tournament. Even if we can tighten up a bit we will be strong.
  • jose
    jose Posts: 1,403
    Very good contest.
    Nice result from England there, mustn't be complacent in the remaining two games in the group.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,646
    Good going forward, shakey at the back. The quandary Southgate battled with for all those tournaments. His approach was to shore up the defending at the expense of the attacking. Based on todays, Tuchel is taking the opposite approach. Will be interesting to see if that can take us further.

    Nothing's decided after game one though. Main thing is they got the job done and there's signs of something to build on. Happy enough with that!
  • Manic_mania
    Manic_mania Posts: 2,296
    i am old enough to remember what everyone was saying about brazil  in usa 94-france 98 - "oh they are an attacking team, but get behind them..." 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,636
    That’s the perfect introduction to a tournament. Good team, made us work, we pushed through. 

    Great night 
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 15,137
    Brilliant. We're winning this tournament.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 52,119
    We take those. We have a clear style and plan and it seems everyone knows their job. I doubted Tuchel but that barring two mistakes and a ropey first 5 mins was a stellar performance.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,882
    Strange as it may seem , if I’m not mistaken, I reckon Jordan Pickford had more touches of the ball than any other player on the pitch.🫢
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 14,543
    Compare that opening game with who other big nations have had to go up against and after a bit of a rough start we've blown away a much better side than a lot of other teams have had to deal with. France laboured to beat a decent Senegal side, Netherlands drew with Japan, Brazil drew with Morocco but Spain drew with Cape Verde, Portugal drew with DR Congo, Belgium couldn't beat Egypt, and Haiti actually lost to Scotland. We could have scored 6 or 7 there and I think we'll tidy up the errors at the back quite quickly. Great start
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 18,435
    Kane usually starts these tournaments so slowly but he was looks bang on it. 

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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 52,119
    valleynick66 said:
    fenaddick said:
    Mega win that 
    Maga do you mean ? 😉😄
    #MakeEnglandGreatAgain
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 27,943
    Chunes said:
    Kane usually starts these tournaments so slowly but he was looks bang on it. 
    Maybe helps he’s had a rest since Bayern’s season ended almost a month ago. 
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,696
    Great seeing the players drinking in the atmosphere after the whistle, fans and players together. 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,769
    Think that first half will stand us in good stead. 

    We will be working on that defending. 

    Learned more there than from cruising 4-0 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 27,943
    MrOneLung said:
    Think that first half will stand us in good stead. 

    We will be working on that defending. 

    Learned more there than from cruising 4-0 
    Exactly. Good to have decent opposition first game. 
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,882
    Pelling1993 said:
    I love Pickford but he’s been seriously ropey today
    WTF are you on about……ridiculous comment.🤨
  • Sword65pf
    Sword65pf Posts: 1,813
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Strange as it may seem , if I’m not mistaken, I reckon Jordan Pickford had more touches of the ball than any other player on the pitch.🫢
    and he is keeping up the old reputation of keepers being nutters!! He’s a fruit loop😂
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,846
    Chunes said:
    Kane usually starts these tournaments so slowly but he was looks bang on it. 
    Was injured two years ago, whereas this time he's had a blinder of a season then a bit more of a break than PL players.
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,448
    North Lower Neil said:
    Chunes said:
    Kane usually starts these tournaments so slowly but he was looks bang on it. 
    Was injured two years ago, whereas this time he's had a blinder of a season then a bit more of a break than PL players.
    Yep he was definitely carrying an injury the last tournament and he's gonna make up for it this time 🙌
  • arny23394
    arny23394 Posts: 1,430
    Guehi and Rashford should be starting next game. Admittedly only seen Gordon play about 15 - 20 times, but he’s never ever impressed me - how on earth has he got a move to Barcelona? 

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