The pundits in the studio were talking about how we'd have maybe scored another goal or 2.
The way that game panned out, it's very easy to forget we were on top, and very comfy in that first half.
That Kane miss is career regrets type stuff.
Day 26: England vs Croatia Waist Coat Semi-Final
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The way that game panned out, it's very easy to forget we were on top, and very comfy in that first half.
That Kane miss is career regrets type stuff.
Turkish refs are the worst. How do they keep getting picked for these big games?
Anyways, not blaming the ref as England had the game in the bag at half time, but then came out strolling and carrying passengers in midfield (Alli & Lingard) which then allowed Croatia back into it.
Anyways, not blaming the ref as England had the game in the bag at half time, but then came out strolling and carrying passengers in midfield (Alli & Lingard) which then allowed Croatia back into it.
He has actually been very good. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he finds himself in team of the tournament. I mean, two out of him, Varane, Umtiti and Maguire will be there. Varane most likely, and then for variability the next position might go to him.
He's been better than we expected, but completely went to sleep and let their guy in.
Such a shame.
Sad hours.
Been a better ride than we could have imagined
Been a better ride than we could have imagined
I never felt we were ever in control of the game, even in the first half Croatia looked dangerous in possession and they altered their attack in the second half which helped them. No complaints, best team won.
Roy Keane’s got his ‘you’re all talking fecking shit’ face on.
My advice to France, finish them off in the first half. There's something about that Croatian team as a game drags on.
You not responding to being pulled up on being a liar?Good post. Exactly what I meant except these idiots can't look past their middle class bias
I'm not saying support England at all; but actively rooting against them leaves a sour taste.
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Dominated
They had 22 shots to 11 for England, 7 on target to 2 for England, more possession and twice as many corners. England didn't have a shot on target since that Kane chance in the first half, that is for nearly 90 min. You were bang average after that chance.
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Vida is my MOTM. He won everything.
Sterling gives way more than Rashford so I'm not sure why he was taken off. I just don't think Southgate knew how to beat the Croats. He just tried to blag his way to a WC Final.
Sterling gives way more than Rashford so I'm not sure why he was taken off. I just don't think Southgate knew how to beat the Croats. He just tried to blag his way to a WC Final.
Euro 2020. It’s coming home.
With Giroud???
ImI not celebrating this result but the relationship between England and United fans suffered significant damage after our players were scapegoated after previous tournaments. One run into the latter stages of a world cup isn't going to fix that.
The signs were always there throughout various games vs Belgium and Colombia prior that when pressed, the back three and Henderson could not retain the ball in any meaningful manner. Revisionism is interesting because it makes more of our accomplishments than is perhaps deserved, at least, on a playing level. Mentally and physically, we were outstanding at various intervals, yet, at the same time we always showed that vulnerability on the ball that is common of the English national team. Being hemmed in by Croatia, and even Colombia pushed and kept us deep with arguably inferior individuals. We must not overlook this. Yes, we won, but nothing about the way we played with the ball was particularly convincing. Grit, determination has always been our narrative, and once again, it will be the narrative that rules once more. English grit to the semi-final, but the same technical deficiencies remain.
Am so glad this whole "it's coming home" nonsense is over. Not put in one performance whole tournament worthy of mention and people were acting like England had already won the cup.
As far as today's match goes, Croatia totally deserved to win. Yes Kane could have put England up 2-0 but he didn't and once England conceeded, there was going to be only one winner..
As far as today's match goes, Croatia totally deserved to win. Yes Kane could have put England up 2-0 but he didn't and once England conceeded, there was going to be only one winner..
Croatia pushed their widemen forward which pushed Young and Tripper back creating space for their fullbacks and England didn’t respond to it
We don't hate the English we hate west minster. You idiots gave us Brexit thanks to yer arrogant BNP patriotism. SAOR ALBA! And Rule Britannia and all those who sink with her
I reckon you're a United fan from Longsight.
Thank you. As a member of this forum and england fan in general i will not quote many of you who said that we are shit after first half and don't deserve to be in semis. Our second half was joy to watch.We needed to score another goal when we were on top in the first half. Congrats to Croatia who came back to win. Good luck in the final @Ban @Jim Beam @Andycoleno9 (I think you're all Croatian)
That was a blatant foul, and on another day could've easily been a pen.
He did milk it though, as you'd expect from someone of Atletico and Juve pedigree
Boo hoo
I didn't vote for Brexit so don't blame me for that.We don't hate the English we hate west minster. You idiots gave us Brexit thanks to yer arrogant BNP patriotism. SAOR ALBA! And Rule Britannia and all those who sink with her
England had almost equal possession in the first half, but don't let statistics fool. Statistics don't account for types of possession. Most of our possession was in circulating the ball in our own half amongst the back three and wingbacks. Most of theirs was circulating the ball along their midfield in our half. The numbers show equal but the type of possession doesn't.
Dublin FC.
Think its more people supporting the other team more then actively rooting against them. Though there are always people that do that too, but still dont see what it has to do with United. Im not one of those but England has always been that country that people like to laugh at when it comes to football while they'll still support clubs in the country. You just have to completely separate club football and national football in your head pretty much.
You idiots voted No and voted to remain with Britain.We don't hate the English we hate west minster. You idiots gave us Brexit thanks to yer arrogant BNP patriotism. SAOR ALBA! And Rule Britannia and all those who sink with her
It's your own fault you're being dragged out of Europe
People can root against whatever team/country when it comes to football though. I mean rooting against is near as much fun as rooting for a team?
What is wrong with these people who want to force other people to like their team? It is hilarious.
So Belgian United fans should do what, exactly?
Croatia? They were very good. I'm sure even the most blinkered will agree.
@Ban and the other Croatian’s here, congratulations. Fully deserved the win.
Take a look how many Sots voted Brexit.We don't hate the English we hate west minster. You idiots gave us Brexit thanks to yer arrogant BNP patriotism. SAOR ALBA! And Rule Britannia and all those who sink with her
Some blame has got to go on the manager to be honest you can't play the same formation/tactics against every team. Then when it clearly failing, wait so long to try and change it.
I was just picking names really but they all played bad to be honest Kane, Henderson and Maguire may aswell have been invisible Dele, Young and Lingard looked shattered Kyle Walker just his usual useless self.
I would say Pickford is the only guy who walks out of that game with his head held high.
I'm having late dinner, forgot to buy salt today, so decided to come here, now I over salted my dinner!
Thanks.
Thanks.
Don't think anyone is going to work here tomorrow. Absolutely crazy.
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I reckon that might change with the surge in support for Indyref2 and the ever loving tories suggesting suicide was an option for Scotland. Racist comments from the SNP give me a break.You idiots voted No and voted to remain with Britain.
It's your own fault you're being dragged out of Europe
Quality banter.