Guy Incognito Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Yes, Perisic is a real threat, and unfortunately for England, he gives his best when other players are tired (often he does it in Inter too). That being said, England can be dangerous from set pieces, so... EDIT: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We need a Kane against Tunisa moment now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Awful defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-of-river Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Anyone got a cheap TV going? In need of a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Get vardy on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We should have had it won by half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Feel sick Every ******** time To concede a goal like that in extra time of a WC Semi Final After so many warnings and let offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 FFS Vardy? Need a midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 these itv pundits are full of shit. At half time they had given the game to England. So naive it’s untrue. Have they not watched a game of football before...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, TheCulturalBomb said: FFS Vardy? Need a midfielder Need a goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Super said: Need a goal Need a miracle!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Wtf was Stones doing on the goal Trippier done his groin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Lingard and Ali are shocking tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 All the tricks and time wasting will come out now by croatia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Bet he would have sprinted off if they were 2-1 down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Never, ever underestimate the best midfielders in the world. That’s what did us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 And Mandzukic is always showing his fake injuries, like he does in Juventus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collier Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 To be honest we have had a good run but when up against any half decent teams we have been found out really. Our reserves got beat by Belgium and we seemed to shoot our bolt in the first half tonight, since half time it's been all them. They are a young side and this will either give them the steel needed to go again in future tournaments of we are in for another 50 years of hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awbb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, Esmond Million's Bung said: Lingard and Ali are shocking tonight. Some say, they’re not as good as Modric and Rakitic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, DaveInSA said: Never, ever underestimate the best midfielders in the world. That’s what did us. In fairness, for 45 minutes we outplayed them. The problem is that we did not take the chances we made and could easily have been 3 up at half time. They were bound to get into the game and when they did their greater experience gave them the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Twice within minute we were caught napping, the first time we got away with it, the second time they rightfully punished us. Ultimately we have done better than any of us expected, it just so disheartening having coming so close and not created enough when it mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, awbb said: Some say, they’re not as good as Modric and Rakitic... They were nowhere first half when this game should have been over. Only ourselves to blame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Been really disappointed with Alli at this WC Looks casual,and one paced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Been really disappointed with Alli at this WC Looks casual,and one paced Never been fully fit IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Sadly I’m not sure we will ever have a better chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Lingard and Ali are shocking tonight. Lightweights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Shots on goal 1 says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, Red Right Hand said: Never been fully fit IMO. Thought GS said he wouldn’t play anyone who wasn’t %100 fit I agree with you tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Need Taylor and Smith on now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 In the end our lack of creativity in midfield has lost us this. Modric and Peresic have played world class games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, TheCulturalBomb said: In the end our lack of creativity in midfield has lost us this. Modric and Peresic have played world class games. And the inability to tactically address the problems in second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Devastated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 So close.. What a pity! Anyway, England had a good run in this World Cup, so you must be proud of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Well done Croatia the better team. We played this tournament with quality and surprised everyone. Well done England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ohhhhh well Another ‘tragic defeat’ and ‘ so nearly ‘ to twist the knife a little deeper Sadly I honestly not sure we will ever have a better chance City & England Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Can’t believe it, what a chance to get to the final and we blow it. Hope france batter them in the final anyway, completely inept refereeing allowed them to get away with too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-of-river Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I am so so so proud of our players! It’s been one hell of a ride! The boys done us so proud....#WESTILLBELIEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Beaten by the better team on the day. Had chances, didn’t take them, Croatia did. The curse of ITV strikes again. Not sure whether I fancy France or Croatia to win the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 The last 60 minutes Croatia were technically too good for us. Shame, but the better side goes to the final. Well done England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Ohhhhh well Another ‘tragic defeat’ and ‘ so nearly ‘ to twist the knife a little deeper Sadly I honestly not sure we will ever have a better chance City & England Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez The parallels are completely uncanny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, JBFC II said: Can’t believe it, what a chance to get to the final and we blow it. Hope france batter them in the final anyway, completely inept refereeing allowed them to get away with too much Story of this World Cup, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Much better than expected over the whole tournament really although it's hard to imagine a kinder set of circumstances. Bodes well for the future if we can make sure the younger players at the top four clubs actually get 40 games a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Been really disappointed with Alli at this WC Looks casual,and one paced Blatantly not 100% fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 A fantastic tournament for England Congratulations to Coach and team Well done England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 On a side note, tomorrow is a good day to bury bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 England did well to get to the Semis. The two decent teams they have played have proved to be too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, glynriley said: Blatantly not 100% fit. Loftus Cheek played 2 games 1 as a sub and before this game had as many successful dribbles as any other England player. Does that tell you something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Tonight. Casual defending. Midfield not good enough. And no threat upfront. We came up against a better class of opposition and were found out, end of. It’s a sad way to go out, because we never properly turned up, but hey who would not have taken a semi final at the start of the tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 hours ago, downendcity said: Have we scored too early? We know the answer now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, downendcity said: We know the answer now! Shearer esq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: On a side note, tomorrow is a good day to bury bad news. What’s happening tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Tonight. Casual defending. Midfield not good enough. And no threat upfront. We came up against a better class of opposition and were found out, end of. It’s a sad way to go out, because we never properly turned up, but hey who would not have taken a semi final at the start of the tournament? And the fact Croatia arent that good. Be amazed if they trouble France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 How on earth did we lose that? What a chance to get to the final, Southgate should have made some changes earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Better team won . Proud of England. Bring on the City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ah well back to the important league now. Not to long to wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Lingard and Ali are shocking tonight. Kane and Henderson too. The rest were as good as you could expect. Funny before it all started I was saying to everyone - just watch Stones give away a few goals. By full time I was thinking he had changed my view of him - then guess what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ah well... At least all the people who don’t really like football and hitch their bandwagon to whatever’s popular at the time will bugger off now and leave us to our wet Tuesday nights in Stoke. As it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Wilshire and Chamberlain for Ali and Lingard. Both better attackers and can move and get by players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Super said: And the fact Croatia arent that good. Be amazed if they trouble France. Difficult for me to admit but France are and have been the best side in the competition by a long straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markman Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Love England - been with them on tour 4 times - sad to miss this one but We have over-hyped ourselves and young Gareth We did well but had all the good fortune and a pretty rubbish Group to get out of Won on pens (hoorah) Won 45 mins v Croatia then sat back and never looked liked winning against a pretty decent team Very enjoyable but I fear some are going way over the top about the class of this England Team - promising yes - world beaters no where near Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: What’s happening tomorrow Read pages 8 and 9 of the newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, WarksRobin said: Read pages 8 and 9 of the newspaper What paper mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 They have better technical players and we’re physically and mentally stronger too. Pity, but we were found out. Good effort. Pickford, Maguire and most of all, Trippier were brilliant throughout. Kane went missing tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Poor from the 46th minute. No plan B. Amazed how we can bring on subs (Rashford & Rose) who look knackered after 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 The better team one...wing backs narrowed the more Croatia had the ball...better technical players and when England finally came up against a top side they were found wanting. however so much promise to build on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I love Jordan Pickford. The man plays with his heart on his sleeve properly, reminds me of Psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We needed a Wilshere tonight to keep the ball and help Henderson Thought he might have put Dier on with Henderson as second half went on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: Wilshire and Chamberlain for Ali and Lingard. Both better attackers and can move and get by players. My stumpy nob is Wilshere better than Alli and Lingard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Tonight. Casual defending. Midfield not good enough. And no threat upfront. We came up against a better class of opposition and were found out, end of. It’s a sad way to go out, because we never properly turned up, but hey who would not have taken a semi final at the start of the tournament? Absolutely correct ..............as long as you ignore the first 45 minutes, where we were on top, Croatia's all star midfield was not in the game and had we taken the chances we created we could and should have been out of sight by half time. The one game where Kane left his shooting boots in the dressing room. Once Croatia got a foothold in the game after half time their midfield control dominated and I think the tournament caught up with our young and inexperienced team. Given our abject failure at the last few world cups with, on paper, far better and more experienced players, this team has nothing to be ashamed about. They, and the manager, have done themselves proud and made the country proud of their achievements. A month ago who realistically thought they would get to the semi final and within 30 minutes of extra time of the final? If this group of players is allowed to develop together and if we see other young players coming into the reckoning in the next couple of years then we could be serious contenders in 4 years time, although by then the weight of expectation might weigh them down , as it has for too many previous England teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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