Quarter-Final - England 1-2 France - Saturday 10th December, 2022

[DeadLinesman]

7 minutes ago, Inverted said:

Is Saka planning to try and beat anyone or is he just going to keep getting done for strength and hope the ref takes pity at some point.

He’s getting 2021 Chiellini flashbacks.

[El Profesor]

Griezmann is actually a pretty decent midfielder.

[6666]

Even game. Scoreline should be even too. Shame about the referee.

[MUFC]

Get Saka off!! 3 dangerous counters one leading to a goal because the soft cunt is on his arse all the time.

With everyone concentrating on Mbappe it's freeing Grriezmann up to run the show.

[Danny]

Overall weve defended alright, but we arent committing when we go forward and a few times now have lacked runners for flicks in the final third.

You also cant give Tchouaméni that sort of space on the box, geezer is unreal from long range be that shooting or passing, highly accurate

[Viva la FCB+]

Even half, brilliant goal though, that's the only difference so far.

[Danny]

14 minutes ago, Spike said:

England look overwhelmed and out of ideas. I don’t really ‘get’ Southgate as a manager, his strength seems to be keeping team spirit high and avoiding typical drama and divaness

which is why were not getting smashed up by teams like Iceland

[6666]

We should target Upamecano more. Can look unstoppable at times but also like a lumbering oaf that can't control his body at other times. Inferior to both Saliba and Konate.

[Waylander]

Foden not really in the game, Bellingham is being carefully marked so if Foden comes closer to Shaw we can get some movement on the left. Late on Foden comes over to the right and makes a difference he also needs to help out on the left.

Kane had a good shout for a penalty and Saka was also fouled in the build up to their goal.

That being said we need to play smarter as even if we stop Mbappe it seems to be at the expense of giving Griezman too much space.

Bellingham for their goal looks away never understand that, watch the ball and block, good strike by Touchameni. 

Kane is having a better game today getting the beating of his defenders though not having much time or pace to make the most of it.

[Reluctant Striker]

Southgate has got the England side back to 86-90, 96-98, 2002-2006 sort of levels. And adding 2018-2022 is a notable gap to see.

It would take something incredible to comeback. Best chance for the 2nd star barring half a dozen legit Balon d'or winners in the next generation.

But anyone English or non English seriously knocking Southgate is probably more confused than they realise on the qualities of this limited but determined squad.

[Spike]

2 minutes ago, Reluctant Striker said:

Southgate has got the England side back to 86-90, 96-98, 2002-2006 sort of levels. And adding 2018-2022 is a notable gap to see.

It would take something incredible to comeback. Best chance for the 2nd star barring half a dozen legit Balon d'or winners in the next generation.

But anyone English or non English seriously knocking Southgate is probably more confused than they realise on the qualities of this limited but determined squad.

Limited sqaud  England is embarrassed with quality. Is the typical English fan really this blind to what they have in terms of talent?

[Spike]

T houameni from hero to viallin

[Viva la FCB+]

That is a nightmare challenge. Life for England.

[Devil-Dick Willie]

Just now, Spike said:

Limited sqaud  England is embarrassed with quality. Is the typical English fan really this blind to what they have in terms of talent?

Genuinley have an argument for the best attack in the tournament. Kane, Foden, in particular, but Saka, Grealish and even Sterling all options. Then a pretty good midfield, Hendo is getting on but Bellingham is a player you wouldn't swap for anyone. England have Stones and any right back they play I rate very highly, with a suspect left defense in slab brain and Shaw, but they're still top level players. Easily one of the best 4 squads in the tournament. 

[Spike]

Kane will bury this so deep in Lloris’s arse whomever pulls it out will be cronwed King Arthur

[6666]

Saka causing big problems for France since the start. Unfortunate that dummies judge his performance on if Mbappe is running with the ball...

[6666]

1-1

[Spike]

Kane continues his record of penalties at tournaments

[Spike]

2 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said:

Genuinley have an argument for the best attack in the tournament. Kane, Foden, in particular, but Saka, Grealish and even Sterling all options. Then a pretty good midfield, Hendo is getting on but Bellingham is a player you wouldn't swap for anyone. England have Stones and any right back they play I rate very highly, with a suspect left defense in slab brain and Shaw, but they're still top level players. Easily one of the best 4 squads in the tournament. 

Any yet they still rely Kane’s penalties and lucky free kicks when it comes down to the wire

[6666]

They said Walker could keep up with Mbappe... 

[6666]

Defensively, Theo Hernandez is just confused. No wonder his brother starts ahead of him.

[Ozzy0zz]

Entertaining game so far..maybe I'm biased to the moment but this world cup has been one of the most entertaining ones I've ever watched. Japan, SK, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco..

This match is end to end, best two teams in the tournament 

 

[6666]

This referee has something against Saka. Letting him get fouled all game. Cunt.

[RandoEFC+]

England ending stronger going into the last 20 minutes.

[6666]

France hanging on.