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Michael

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  1. I think we have to look at things in context. Yes we wanted a win in this match against Slovenia(Especially myself). We wanted the players to press more and play more attacking football. However, in the end, it seemed like the teams priority was securing the top spot in the group, more so than winning. We were very conservative in the 1st half, hence the reason we didn't create many chances. In the 2nd half, we did create and attack more, but in the end to no avail in terms of scoring. Nevertheless, we clinched the crucial point that secured our first place position in the group, a target that Southgate will assert, England have successfully achieved. Moreover, we were up against a side with a world class goalkeeper in Oblak and a world class striker in Sesko and some very decent players in-between them. Elsnik their midfielder for example, has been excellent so far at these Euros. Slovenia, although a small country, have proven their qualities in this group and they have deservedly qualified. For England, Gallagher didn't have a great game for England against Slovenia and we looked much better in the 2nd half when Mainoo replaced him. Perhaps we should now start with Mainoo in the Round of 16, as he may well solve our issues in that position. All things considered, I expect us to get better as the tournament progresses. The knockout stages are different to the group matches and it will be do or die for England. So I expect England to improve and I hope that we are not let down.
  2. Former Romania star makes unsubstantiated claim that a draw with Slovakia has been 'arranged' in their final group game at Euro 2024 - with both sides needing just a point to reach knockout stages | Daily Mail Online Right, stick your mortgage on the draw for this match and if it's not a draw, you can all go and sort this former Romanian international out.
  3. Former Romania star makes unsubstantiated claim that a draw with Slovakia has been 'arranged' in their final group game at Euro 2024 - with both sides needing just a point to reach knockout stages | Daily Mail Online I hope that this is not true and that both sides are professional and search for the win.
  4. You Germans have to understand that we have the utmost faith in our manager. He is a living legend and he always delivers!
  5. Yeah, he said it was an improved performance. He said he was happy that we created a couple of chances in the 2nd half and that we kept our defensive solidity.
  6. At least Slovenia got the better of their former Yugoslav rivals Serbia. Slovenia are very likely to qualify for the Round of 16. Whereas Serbia finished last in the group and are out. Serbia are probably one of the most underachieving national teams in Europe. They have always had some big name players in their team, but they either don't qualify for major competitions(Euros & World Cup), or they qualify and flop. Croatia have put them to shame over the years and now tiny Slovenia have done better than them.
  7. To be fair, our performances are way behind the best performers at these Euros. I'd say the best performers so far have been Spain, who beat Croatia and Italy easily and then beat Albania with their Spanish B team, where their reserves dominated the Albanians. Germany are probably the next best performers and then probably Portugal. England haven't come near those teams in terms of our performances in these group games. However, we have the potential to improve, but it's down to the manager to get the best out of this team.
  8. We are going to listen to what Gareth has to say on ITV 1 guys, I am sure you all can't wait to hear what he's got to say.
  9. England will leave Koln and travel 1 hours drive north to play their Round of 16 match in Gelsenkirchen. We will need more urgency in our game and an improvement.
  10. It finishes 0-0 between Denmark and Serbia. Denmark finish 2nd in the group and qualify for the Round of 16, while Serbia finish last in the group and are knocked out. Denmark 0-0 Serbia
  11. There were only a total of 7 goals scored in all the 6 matches played in this group. It kind of sums up the styles and approach of teams in this group.
  12. England still top the group, as the other match in this group between Denmark and Slovenia also finished 0-0.
  13. That's it, it's all over, England draw with Slovenia. The Slovenian players are ecstatic as they've earned a draw. Slovenia might even qualify for the next round. England have qualified, but they won't be happy with this performance. England 0-0 Slovania .
  14. Palmer is set up by Kane, but Palmer's shot is saved by Oblak.
  15. Serbia need the win, they will be out if this ends in a draw.
  16. Vlahovic sets up Mitrovic in the area, but Mitrovic side foots his shot wide of the far post. A decent chance wasted there by Mitrovic.
  17. Delaney has come on for Denmark, he's an experienced midfielder if ever there was one.
  18. Rice has a long range effort, but it goes wide of the post.
  19. Finally, the lad Palmer is brought on. Come on son, inspire this team with something!
  20. Vestergaard gets a towering header on target from a cross from a corner, but Rajkovic saved his effort.
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