Almost Portugal but...
England's slow style will struggle against Icelands cavalier style.
England's slow style will struggle against Icelands cavalier style.
England vs Iceland
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
No point in Iceland turning up. The BBC already have England into the next round.
Fwiw, England should destroy Iceland. Their keeper is dodgy. Throw shots at him and good things will happen.
Fwiw, England should destroy Iceland. Their keeper is dodgy. Throw shots at him and good things will happen.
Iceland defensively will be no pushovers.
I would love it if they beat England, love it.
Sry, England but I'm rooting for the underdogs. Would be funny, if they win the EC.
This will be one boring football match.
this should be a easy game for england.
It'd be a difficult game. Iceland will put 10 men behind the ball and try to take advantage of set plays.
I can see England struggling again and won't be surprised if Iceland wins. Didn't Iceland beat the Netherlands home and away?
I can see England struggling again and won't be surprised if Iceland wins. Didn't Iceland beat the Netherlands home and away?
Iceland did really well in the qualifiers, it will probably either be a boring 1-0 or go to ET.
David versus Goliath.
Linakar: "The good news: England have never lost against Iceland."
Done deal then!?!
Done deal then!?!
Iceland Vs Waitrose.
Pretty sure that's what most people prefer.
Kevin Keegan agrees.
I'll be rooting for Iceland. I have them in my works sweepstakes, didn't expect them to get out of the group!
I've backed Iceland to win the tournament so I'm torn on Monday
This 3rd place thing is confusing - had Iceland drawn, would they have qualified as one of the best 3rd place finishers?
Actually think England will wipe the floor with them.
Iceland are heroes but can't see them winning vs England.
Me too. I hope their keeper wears a woolly hat.
Lagerbäck has never lost against England btw. I think England may struggle unless someone like Vardy shows up.
It's England, we don't do wipe the floor with anybody.We'll slog into extra-time,somehow scrape a goal and then get knocked out on penalties in the quarter-finals.
I love how Iceland is already being underestimated. Not here but in the media and on the internet....
What else can you do in Iceland?
Nice at the end of June = 30c +
No disrespect to Iceland, who won't be pushovers, but I'd much rather face Iceland than Portugal in that heat.
No disrespect to Iceland, who won't be pushovers, but I'd much rather face Iceland than Portugal in that heat.
How many games - 2???
On paper England has more than enough quality to beat Iceland but at this level there aren't many "easy games" unless you have a really exceptional team. And England have been far from exceptional thus far and goals have been hard to come by for them despite the huge amount of possession they've enjoyed. It will be a game in which Iceland will be allowed to play their natural game (counter attack) and England will try to make things happen against a very deep and organized defense. A possibly dodgy game if the goal that will make everything easier isn't coming as the match progresses.
Think England will win easily, to be honest. Hope I'm wrong.
Iceland will park the bus and win it on penalties 
Shouldn't you be apologising to Iceland if you want the underdog to win?
Initial odds (Betfair exchange) say England have a ~77% chance of getting to the next round. Most bookies ~80%.
Sounds about right...
Sounds about right...
Are they aware that we're shite?
Have a soft spot for both teams I think Iceland’s tank will be empty and England will take this 2-0.
I think Iceland’s tank will be empty and England will take this 2-0.I can't believe it! We're in the knockout stages in a major tournament. Something I never thought would be remotely possible growing up.
We'll most definitely park the bus...we've had major struggles keeping possession and I'd like to think we can only improve from what we've served up so far. Every time we've managed to string more than 2-3 passes together and get Gylfi on the ball we've created chances.
So I'd like to think we stand a small chance of progressing, but that would be a bonus. Facing England, which has been the most covered national team through the years in Iceland due to high EPL interest, in a knock-out tie, is already a dream come true.
We'll most definitely park the bus...we've had major struggles keeping possession and I'd like to think we can only improve from what we've served up so far. Every time we've managed to string more than 2-3 passes together and get Gylfi on the ball we've created chances.
So I'd like to think we stand a small chance of progressing, but that would be a bonus. Facing England, which has been the most covered national team through the years in Iceland due to high EPL interest, in a knock-out tie, is already a dream come true.
As bad as he's been Sterling has to start.
Iceland will defend with their lives and Sterling is the only player who can skip past a man and create something.
Iceland will let England have the ball and stay organized to pace is needed so Sterling, Sturridge, and Vardy must start. I'd save Kane as an impact sub if needed.
Iceland will defend with their lives and Sterling is the only player who can skip past a man and create something.
Iceland will let England have the ball and stay organized to pace is needed so Sterling, Sturridge, and Vardy must start. I'd save Kane as an impact sub if needed.
Me too,comfortable win.
Still reckon ye will break yere hoodoo and get to the semi's.
I see where you are coming from, but he is far too erratic to start. There won't be too many chances for him to miss. And his decision making is awful. Vardy + Sturridge is still the best option.