Day 3: England vs Croatia | Austria vs North Macedonia | Netherlands vs Ukraine

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There were less boos than before, but drowned out pretty quickly by the clapping. That would have been the moment to stop booing to give an extra lift before kick-off.
 

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I usually like England to do well when we have our own players in it, but since that's not the case, with Rashford on the bench...small picture, really hope they get smashed today, the arrogance has been insufferable building up to this tournament from some fans.
 

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There were less boos than before, but drowned out pretty quickly by the clapping. That would have been the moment to stop booing to give an extra lift before kick-off.
Booing the Croatia national anthem though very classy
 

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What are they doing playing Phillips as the more advanced CM. If he’s not playing as a holding midfielder surely they have someone better to play the slightly more advanced role?
 

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What are they doing playing Phillips as the more advanced CM. If he’s not playing as a holding midfielder surely they have someone better to play the slightly more advanced role?
Playing for Dortmund doesn't count
 

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Ref taking pity on England naming an absolute spoof of a defence so he's decided to help out.
 

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Is Trippier a better LB than Shaw and Chilwell? Am I missing something?
 

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Well thats understandable. I dont rate Pickford in the slightest but Henderson doesn't have any experience, he's a complete rookie. But ignoring Chillwell and Shaw at LB is just... well, it's utterly bizarre.
His had a lot of time to give him the exposure and experience in friendlies and other games England have played but I feel he just prefers Pickford for some reason.
But agreed, the Shaw snub is really weird.
 

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What are they doing playing Phillips as the more advanced CM. If he’s not playing as a holding midfielder surely they have someone better to play the slightly more advanced role?
The entire setup is mind numbing