Relfy
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Amazed we have got so far, but now we're here we have a great chance to reach the final. Croatia will be a big test but watching last night I feel England might just do it. Croatia have had two consecutive games go all the way to pens and they're not the youngest squad, so it will surely take some toll on them. They had a few players also take some knocks so they may have to make some changes which should work to our advantage.
On the Sterling in/out debate, he should stay in the team. I didn't think he was up to much against Colombia, but he added a lot to our game yesterday and makes good space for players behind him. No question he should stay and test their defenders with his pace. Alli wasn't great yesterday but he scored the goal and that sort of glosses over the performance somewhat. Think Southgate will stick with the same 11 and can't really complain with that as he trusts that 11 to get the result.
Whatever happens it has been a great tournament for England and the country should be proud of this squad. It's very nice (and weird) to be enjoying watching England again.
On the Sterling in/out debate, he should stay in the team. I didn't think he was up to much against Colombia, but he added a lot to our game yesterday and makes good space for players behind him. No question he should stay and test their defenders with his pace. Alli wasn't great yesterday but he scored the goal and that sort of glosses over the performance somewhat. Think Southgate will stick with the same 11 and can't really complain with that as he trusts that 11 to get the result.
Whatever happens it has been a great tournament for England and the country should be proud of this squad. It's very nice (and weird) to be enjoying watching England again.