JRRandall Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Sweden won their group, but given how rubbish this German side turned out to be, it wasn't a very strong group. England came out second in a better group, and they have a slight offensive advantage over Sweden. I would give the edge to England in this matchup with odds around 60-40. I don't want to look past Sweden, but England actually has a relatively clear path to the finals, with Columbia having been one of their tougher matchups in the remaining hypothetical outcomes. I see Brazil or France probably being the most likely outcome on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Japan and Mexico were far stronger than Tunisia or Panama. Strange opinion that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Well we lost to the waffles then beat the druglords. Hopefully we beat abba next then beat the assassins to get to the final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: Well we lost to the waffles then beat the druglords. Hopefully we beat abba next then beat the assassins to get to the final Will be tough to get through their flat pack 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Let's see who's better at set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 04/07/2018 at 20:08, The Palace Fan said: My missus has agreed to name our first child after Ruben-Loftus if we win the World Cup Its coming home lads. You were actually the first fan on here to get excited. What was the thread 90 days to go or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: You were actually the first fan on here to get excited. What was the thread 90 days to go or something? I've been excited since the last World Cup mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, The Palace Fan said: I've been excited since the last World Cup mate. Fair play. How old are you? Can't be that old or you would be a pessimistic miserable bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 https://www.betootaadvocate.com/world-news/football-not-too-excited-about-coming-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted July 5, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 5, 2018 I've said right from the off Sweden are one to be careful about. I had them to come above Mexico in their group (although behind Germany, admittedly who I didn't factor in would implode) because there's a reason that they keep coming through these tricky scenarios. They came above Holland in qualifying, were not far off France at all (beating them at home) and then came past Italy in the play-offs, not conceding a goal over 180 minutes. They've now won 3 games in 4 in the World Cup (which is more than England, with in my eyes tougher opponents), only conceding two goals - a freak own goal and a wonder-strike. Sweden are a good team. They're a typically drilled like most Scandinavian teams are, relying mainly on their defence, set-pieces and counter-attacking. They're eerily similar to Iceland but probably a bit better - the likes of Ekdal, Forsberg and Augustinsson are good players. They're very much a greater than the sum of their parts team. They shouldn't be taken lightly. England have done some very un-England things this time around. I was impressed with our friendly performances - the draw against Italy actually irked me that we didn't get a deserved win and that's where I felt something was a bit different. We've had so many of these friendlies before tournaments in the past where we've in my eyes, fluked a result and that's ended up diverting people away from the fact we're under-prepared and disorganised. The last Euros was a perfect example. Three wins, three shit performances, four shit performances in the Euros, humiliation against Iceland. This time we've done things differently. We've come up with a system and we've stuck to it. It's not perfect and it'll need some refining, but it's the first time in so long that I've felt we have a manager who knows what he wants from the team. He's made ballsy decisions, dropping both Rooney and Hart, of which I've no doubt both were the correct moves. We've hammered a side, albeit a shit one, that we'd normally stumble against, and of course - we won a fucking shootout!!! Sweden is usually a bad opponent for us but I think we're going to scrape it. People should not be taking these lightly though. I do get a little fed up of it as it only causes for people to over-react when we don't slaughter them like some strangely seem to expect. 1-0 England, golden boot shoo-in Harry Kane once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 How great is Harry Kane. Him and this England team are going a long way to making us forget that shitheads like Rooney, Terry and Beckham existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Sweden plays a defensive minded game with Janne, somewhat similar to Iran with Carlos, defense is where its at. With a great defense and a few chances one can win games and win important games. Some call it luck, I call it tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I'm already buzzing for tomorrow. Anyone else feeling it already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 6, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: I'm already buzzing for tomorrow. Anyone else feeling it already? been feeling it since Tuesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Stan said: been feeling it since Tuesday night Wait till 3 o.clock tomorrow you'll be shitting your pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted July 7, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 7, 2018 Biggest England game of my lifetime. We've overcome a lot of things that we don't usually do - lets add beating Sweden to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 7, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted July 7, 2018 FUCKING BRING IT HOME LADS! COME ON ENGLAND! I'm actually so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Hope we get a decent spectacle, England v Colombia was dramatic but most of it was pretty dour stuff. Going England 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 17 hours ago, Gunnersauraus said: I'm already buzzing for tomorrow. Anyone else feeling it already? I have picked England in Last Man Standing so really nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm out scouting this morning so I won't see a second of this, all I can say is I'm on the bandwagon for my 15% (however much I am) of English heritage. It's coming home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Good luck England. I called your penalty win. I'm calling this one 4-0 your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm looking forward to today. Southgate and his team have really grew on me since i watched the pre-World Cup friendlies. I just couldn't get behind Hodgson's team and I think it would have been the same under Allardyce. It's nice to have an England team you can get behind again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Tough match to root for either side. On one side there are a bunch of unspectacular but well-organised set-piece merchants whose captain’s main contribution is putting away stupidly-gifted penalties. On the other hand, of course, there’s Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Come on England get me through the last four of Last Man Standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNORTHODOX Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I've never been so nervous and excited about an England game, I usually only feel that with Liverpool. it could come back to bite me on the ass but I have a feeling we will do it in style today 3-0 no penalties needed, come on England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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