Lucas

About 5 of the Spanish lads really, but I'd have to say Xavi Simons looked a threat for the Dutch. Always seemed to be involved in what was good for them going forward.

The only thing that's been obvious to me in this tournament is we've produced our better football being a goal down. I don't know why we've needed that to happen, but for whatever reason, suddenly the shackles come off and we play more freely. We up the pace, we force the issue a bit more. Last night, despite being outplayed, despite being the second best side on the pitch, we actually got ourselves back in the game at 1-1. That was the moment. The first bit of momentum we had and if we were ever going to win that game, that was where we needed to carry on taking the game to Spain. There was an opportunity there to really take the game to them because we'd upped our tempo and pressure and just scoring the goal from nowhere was a big psychological lift. I think it shocked them us equalising. But we retreated. We reverted to type, let them come back on to us. We even had the warning from Yamal moments before the winner and still sat off. We were very reactionary all tournament and that's what disappoints me most because no one can tell me we don't have the players to dictate games.

Rodon has returned. Official. Very good deal from us given he had PL interest from the three mentioned below. Could have gone to the PL but he's bought into staying and fighting for this club, he obviously has enjoyed it here. No question he made a big difference when he came into the team.

I do get the public outroar but we've never been a free flowing, entertaining side that racks up goals and smashes teams. It's never been the England way. Every now and then, like smashing Holland 4-1 in '96 or Germany 5-1, we get treated to a truly exceptional performance. 100% I expect more from this team, the personal etc and I don't rate Southgate at all, I think he's our major achilles heel. It's a real struggle and graft with us at the moment, tough watch etc but the most important thing to date is.....we're still in it. Greece won this by being dour. Portugal win it by being as equally dull. If we were to win it by scraping through each game in unconvincing fashion, no one is going to give a monkeys if we end up lifting the trophy, let's be honest. We got a massive get out of jail moment yesterday but the way in which we saved ourselves so dramatically and then won it, has surely given the players a shot in the arm. I feel like maybe the shackles might come off for us a bit now and am hoping we'll take some confidence into the Swiss game. We'll need to improve to beat them for sure.

I'm gutted to see him go so soon. I thought we'd likely keep him another season at least and sell Summerville, Gnonto, Meslier etc but is such a heavy price to pay not going up. Changes your whole outlook which is why it annoys me to see cheats profit still but that's another matter. Anyway, he is a generational talent. Hands down best we have produced to date, and he's going to get better and better. He can play a few positions but midfield will be where he'll grow best. So composed on the ball for 18, nothing seems to faze him. £40m is an absolute steal too. Spurs will double that fee in no time and we'll be looking on in envy. Can't help but feel Leeds have undersold yet again and will wait for what the 49ers comments when its done. Is it a clause? Is it for PSR reasons? Either way, they have sold someone who wanted to stay for the time being and its upset the Gray family from those behind the scenes. @Storts You are going to love him. I was hopeful we'd maybe get a loan back for a season but I think he's probably already able to compete for a place at Spurs so can't see it.

Saturday 29th June, 2024 Switzerland 1-1 Italy, 17.00 Germany 3-1 Denmark, 20.00 Sunday 30th June, 2024 England 2-0 Slovakia, 17.00 Spain 3-1 Georgia, 20.00 Monday 1st July, 2024 France 2-1 Belgium, 17.00 Portugal 2-0 Slovenia, 20.00 Tuesday 2nd July, 2024 Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 17.00 Austria 2-1 Turkey, 20.00

Portugal Mbappe 22nd

England

Man City's run in from March onwards... Blimey, can't see them losing a game after potentially Spurs A end of Feb. Arsenal having to go to Liverpool 3rd game from the end smells like bad news already. They rarely win there. Is that where they lose the title this year?

Underwhelming however, you got to question what pulling power Leicester have in their current predicament. Impending deduction, financial issues, it's a hard sell unless someone is prepared to take a chance they might not otherwise get. Cooper fits that mould. Feels very much like they are preparing for The Championship a year in advance. Feel a bit for the fans because the excitement and euphoria should naturally carry on into the new season, but it all feels very doom and impending gloom.

Absolutely useless and overweight in his small time with us. Honestly don't think he gave a fuck if we stayed up or got relegated and his performances showed that. Would be a hard avoid for me.

I don't know if Germany have the defence to win it all. Scotland were woeful but Hungary exposed some weaknesses for me, they just missed that clinicality that the top level sides have. Could be wrong, maybe the attack will be enough but if I had to call it now, I think they'll come unstuck somewhere and it will be because of the defence.

Wednesday 19th June, 2024 Group A Germany 3-1 Hungary, 17.00 Scotland 1-2 Switzerland, 20.00 Group B Croatia 2-1 Albania, 14.00 Thursday 20th June, 2024 Group B Spain 1-1 Italy, 20.00 Group C Slovenia 1-2 Serbia, 14.00 Denmark 1-1 England, 17.00 Friday 21st June, 2024 Group D Poland 0-1 Austria, 17.00 Netherlands 1-2 France, 20.00 Group E Slovakia 1-1 Ukraine, 14.00 Saturday 22nd June, 2024 Group E Belgium 1-1 Romania, 20.00 Georgia 2-1 Czech Republic, 14.00 Turkey 1-2 Portugal, 20.00

VAR working like an absolute dream in this tournament. You can't really pick a fault in it so far. Let's hope the Premier League are watching.

The best thing I've loved about this tournament so far is tuning in to watch games that don't look appealling on paper and yet, they've been thoroughly entertaining as well as having great atmosphere. This game could well be up there as the best I've seen so far.