Spain v England - Sun 14th July, 20:00 | Euro 2024 Final

[Phil1]

I’ve been quite conflicted in regards to who I’d like to win this one. Born in Manchester but at 47 have actually spent more of my life in Spain than the U.K. so have an affinity to both.
Then I read one of @BlueHammer85 post and it all becomes crystal clear.

Vamos Espana!!

 

[bridgeno1]

I think a major difference is that many of our players look absolutely gassed. Players like Bellingham, Kane, Rice, Saka etc have played almost every minute for their clubs, aiming to be at peak levels for the May finish and now we are in July and their muscles are shot.

The Spanish side have in general played for fewer minutes. Rodri is probably the only exception but I think he's just made of iron.

So using subs early and tactically will be important. Take the rugby union approach of getting your starters to play at maximum intensity for 60/70 minutes and then bring the finishers on. Particularly as Spain are excellent at retaining and cycling possession and we could get absolutely exhausted chasing shadows unless we have full 'snap' when closing down.

 

[metalblue]

I can’t see us winning so long as Saka and Bellingham want to be national hero’s and keep trying to score wonder goals.

Just pass the fucking ball lads and you might just do this. And if we do it’ll be as embarrassing as fuck if we get a national holiday for it. I’ll take it obviously.

 

[Paul1970]

You mean Kane?

And you're right

And Bellingham aswell

 

[mexico1970]

I can’t see us winning so long as Saka and Bellingham want to be national hero’s and keep trying to score wonder goals.

Just pass the fucking ball lads and you might just do this. And if we do it’ll be as embarrassing as fuck if we get a national holiday for it. I’ll take it obviously.

We are now firmly placed as the plucky underdogs after the pre-tournament favourite tag. This cements Southgate and the teams efforts as overcoming all the odds :)

 

[threespires]

Just pass the fucking ball lads and you might just do this. And if we do it’ll be as embarrassing as fuck if we get a national holiday for it. I’ll take it obviously.

I want to see us win, though if rodders carries the day I won't be heartbroken. But this whole bank holiday stuff does seem a bit banana republic to me. I don't remember a memorial bank holiday for the essential workers who sacrificed themselves during the pandemic.

That said I would want an open top bus parade cause I've got a feeling it would make quality live TV.

 

[mexico1970]

I don't remember a memorial bank holiday for the essential workers who sacrificed themselves during the pandemic.

A lot of people don't seem to remember it actually happening or are now bravely saying that it wasn't that bad and it "Could" have been a government 5G conspiracy. They meet in the same village hall as the flat earthers and the "Royal family are Lizards" groups.

 

[SebastianBlue]

A lot of people don't seem to remember it actually happening or are now bravely saying that it wasn't that bad and it "Could" have been a government 5G conspiracy. They meet in the same village hall as the flat earthers and the "Royal family are Lizards" groups.

To be fair, I reckon the “Royal family are Lizards” group is on to something.

 

[mexico1970]

To be fair, I reckon the “Royal family are Lizards” group is on to something.

Put the Sangria down mate :)

 

[burning blue soul]

Whilst living in this country has been pretty dismal over the last few years for a lot of people, a few young men are on the precipice of doing something really special on a football pitch.
I'm no fan of Southgate but I respect what he's done in the face of some really unfair criticism.
If you can't get behind England and the blues that wear the shirt with pride then it's a sad state of affairs. Just my opinion.
Come on England ......Phil Fodens on fire .

It was fair criticism, to be fair.

I think the players are more managing this team in the latter stages than Gaz.

Still, consecutive finals is a great achievement for the squads. 2nd is 1st last in these comps, though. Must win it to make it all worthwhile.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Put the Sangria down mate :)

I can’t drink ethanol, mate.

Probably because of the Lizards!

 

[mexico1970]

I can’t drink ethanol, mate.

Probably because of the Lizards!

Good luck on Sunday mate.

Buena suerte el domingo amigo

(That's not me translating I am not that fucking clever) :-O

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

The Telegraph have pinpointed the reason the England U17s beat Spain in that World Cup Final - apparently it was a 'war cry' from Guehi. They haven't given much credence to the fact that Phil scored twice and, IIRC. was named Player of the Tournament.

 

[burning blue soul]

I want to see us win, though if rodders carries the day I won't be heartbroken. But this whole bank holiday stuff does seem a bit banana republic to me. I don't remember a memorial bank holiday for the essential workers who sacrificed themselves during the pandemic.

That said I would want an open top bus parade cause I've got a feeling it would make quality live TV.

Lol! The essential workers would have to work the bank holiday given in honour of them...

 

[Bluesince1979]

I like being grumpy. Grumpy is the default for FOCs in CBL3!

:))

 

[Ajm1985]

As predictable, it's reported Southgate is going with the same XI in the final

 

[TinFoilHat]

Pubs allowed to stay open later.

Brilliant....

Means more buses trashed and the odd tapas bar after.

 

[lazerblue]

I think a major difference is that many of our players look absolutely gassed.

looks the other way round to me, spain have just played to really intense games against germany and france, rodri looked dead on his feet

 

[TinFoilHat]

 

[Hoghead]

I think a major difference is that many of our players look absolutely gassed. Players like Bellingham, Kane, Rice, Saka etc have played almost every minute for their clubs, aiming to be at peak levels for the May finish and now we are in July and their muscles are shot.

The Spanish side have in general played for fewer minutes. Rodri is probably the only exception but I think he's just made of iron.

So using subs early and tactically will be important. Take the rugby union approach of getting your starters to play at maximum intensity for 60/70 minutes and then bring the finishers on. Particularly as Spain are excellent at retaining and cycling possession and we could get absolutely exhausted chasing shadows unless we have full 'snap' when closing down.

I think Spain looked a bit leggy after 65 mins against France, hence their lumping the ball out to the wing. Also think our bench is stronger, especially in the attacking options.
Anyway we'll wait and see as no doubt the waistcoat will make the necessary subs on 85 mins when it should have been on 60 mins!