BIG D Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 We'll be far too good for Scotland. I went in 2016 when we rolled them over 3-0 in a world cup qualifier at Wembley and I can see it being a similar story on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudge27 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, markowl said: Rammers called up to the squad. Honours Board being updated as we speak... Think I'd rather play without a keeper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I still think Croatia are the second best team in our group. The Czech's looked pretty poor, Soctland could easily have scored a couple themselves. Both teams struggled with any kind of ball retention. They just had two very good finishes. The Scots had Dykes upfront FFS. Surely they wont pick him against us? At least Adams would offer some threat with his pace and movement. I'd not be too fussed with a draw against Scotland because it's always going to be a battle when we play them. It's their cup final. We should beat both though lets be honest. Two low quality teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, fudge27 said: Think I'd rather play without a keeper He's not quite that bad but I'd be panicking if anything happens to Pickford or Johnstone now. Ramsdale shouldn't be anywhere near an England squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Bannofan said: Having seen Scotland V Czech Republic yesterday, I think our group is wide open. It's looking like Croatia are the weakest team, Perisic looks a bit past it, they have no cutting edge up front, and Modric can't do it on his own. My concern would be that Friday is a more of a cup final than ever now, Scotland have to get something out of the game. I'm not convinced our players are up for that kind of battle. Czechs? well that forward looks like he could best Stones and Mings, Soucek will need some controlling and tracking with his late runs into the box, and they have other interesting players. They can definitely give us a game, and they beat us in the last qualifier we played against them. Put it this way, I'm very happy we got 3 points versus the Croats, so effectively we need a point from two games to progress. It's all opinions but i'm baffled how you could watch that tripe yesterday and come to the conclusion both are better than Croatia? The Czech defence was like the keystone cops on acid - they were dreadful - Scotland got the ball wide and round the back of them at will There was very little in the way of progressive build up play and as many misplaced passes as you'd expect in a non-league game I'm never confident with England but we should be taking these 2 to pieces The caveat being the "local derby" element which will see Scotland raise their game to another level but we should still have too much for them I don't feel confident with the manager either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 England should have too much quality for Scotland and the Czechs. Of course, there is then the question of whether we actually want to finish top of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0742 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, scram said: It's all opinions but i'm baffled how you could watch that tripe yesterday and come to the conclusion both are better than Croatia? The Czech defence was like the keystone cops on acid - they were dreadful - Tend to agree with this, thought they were both really poor teams. That said, a couple of times it seemed like Modric's legs had gone and he didn't even close a ball down (maybe the heat?), without him ticking i think Croatia are pretty poor too. We'll win all 3 games and it's up to the others to fight it out, but i wouldn't be surprised if Croatia finish bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 England should be winning all group games. Some reyt shower in this group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 48 minutes ago, SiJ said: England should have too much quality for Scotland and the Czechs. Of course, there is then the question of whether we actually want to finish top of the group. We do want to win our group because we will have home advantage we will have to play some good teams sooner or later. I think we would only delay playing a big gun 1 match if we finish 2nd but would lose that home advantage Personally just hope France finish top so we avoid them and we play Portugal/Germany in the first knockout round 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningaround Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 i wouldnt rule out Hungary 3rd, a solid and progressive side, still not convinced by germans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Come on Hungary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Didn’t realise Pepe still played for Portugal! Lot of Prem players in the Portugal side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, runningaround said: i wouldnt rule out Hungary 3rd, a solid and progressive side, still not convinced by germans I would be absolutely amazed if you were right on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 60,000 fans there. Wow. Just seems weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hungarian fans are off their rocker usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengrass Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, flo said: 60,000 fans there. Wow. Just seems weird. Yeah.....why is the ground so full compared to other games ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Wylde Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Watching ITV coverage just makes you realise that the BBC isn't actually that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 One of the pundits has rocked up in her pjs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 As has been said I much prefer the BBC coverage. Although the best thing about the ITV coverage is usually Roy Keane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 John Hartson makes me want to pour cement down me lug holes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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