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

[Crooked_rain]

A 94th minute own goal by Bellingham would be funny though.

Had to explain to a guy at work who comes from overseas that we're not arrogant. It's just our press that are xenopbic fuckwits.

Lazy **** wouldn't be anywhere near his own goal, he'll still be strolling around

 

[Blue and true]

Have you seen England when we go one nil up? Other managers adapt and we retreat, I would say that was factual. Even v Netherlands, first half we were excellent, second half Netherlands adapted and I didn’t see us respond. Fair enough we hung on and did adapt after about 80 mins and we won it. If we did that against a better team like Spain I doubt the outcome would be the same. I don’t hate GS but I do think he is tactically inept (or more fairly a 2 out of 10) but I also hope he and we succeeds

I don't think we hung on against the Netherlands. We never looked in real danger. Ultimately, we're in another final so by empirical metrics he's doing something right.

Anyway, here's hoping we beat the tapas munchers tonight.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

English fans will have to contend with the Spanish police as well as their fans. There are probably more English in Benidorm than Spanish though surely?

It will be busy on the Av Gerona for sure. As mentioned at the 4.40 mark the Spanish police take no prisoners.

 

[mexico1970]

It will be busy on the Av Gerona for sure. As mentioned at the 4.40 mark the Spanish police take no prisoners.

I'm sure people on here will post Twitter X reports of TikTok's.

 

[Crooked_rain]

I don't think we hung on against the Netherlands. We never looked in real danger. Ultimately, we're in another final so by empirical metrics he's doing something right.

Anyway, here's hoping we beat the tapas munchers tonight.

We weren't in much danger

But Netherlands did make some tactical adjustments at half time and made it a very 50/50 game. tactically we didn't adapt to that and regain the control we had in the first half. Of course we got a very late winner but that's not gonna happen all the time.

I'd like too see Gareth know how to make tactical adjustments during a game to grab control. You don't always need subs to do it, just instruct the players. That was his downfall vs Italy. I was a bit concerned that the Netherlands match seemed to be heading in a similar manner, we let them adjust and make it much more even than it was and we didn't really respond to that. But we snatched a late winner, so nobody cares.

 

[RayCTID]

We weren't in much danger

But Netherlands did make some tactical adjustments at half time and made it a very 50/50 game. tactically we didn't adapt to that and regain the control we had in the first half. Of course we got a very late winner but that's not gonna happen all the time.

I'd like too see Gareth know how to make tactical adjustments during a game to grab control. You don't always need subs to do it, just instruct the players. That was his downfall vs Italy. I was a bit concerned that the Netherlands match seemed to be heading in a similar manner, we let them adjust and make it much more even than it was and we didn't really respond to that. But we snatched a late winner, so nobody cares.

Netherland's set pieces gave England something to really think about. Couple of near misses for Netherlands in the game. And they did take the lead as well.

 

[Vienna_70]

The dog wanker and gargoyle one vs. camelgob?

It’s BBC for us.

 

[BringBackSwales]

We weren't in much danger

But Netherlands did make some tactical adjustments at half time and made it a very 50/50 game. tactically we didn't adapt to that and regain the control we had in the first half. Of course we got a very late winner but that's not gonna happen all the time.

I'd like too see Gareth know how to make tactical adjustments during a game to grab control. You don't always need subs to do it, just instruct the players. That was his downfall vs Italy. I was a bit concerned that the Netherlands match seemed to be heading in a similar manner, we let them adjust and make it much more even than it was and we didn't really respond to that. But we snatched a late winner, so nobody cares.

Agree with every word, apart from the last 3. Spain will not be as easy

 

[dennishasdoneit]

We had that much of an off day that maybe even I could have had Rodri's number.

99 times out of 100 Rodri would eat Mainoo or any other England midfielder for breakfast.

Both Foden and Palmer have enough natural talent not to be fazed by Rodri.as brilliant as our best player is.
What Palmer did to Rodri at Wembley when he left him on his knees in a crumpled heap on the turf with an outrageous body swerve will live in my memory for years. Yes Rodri was tierd,but Palmer was playing through injury and prob at 50% fitness...

Rodri is brilliant,but the two City Youth academy products are world
class footballing wizards, in their own right.

 

[hilts]

I think your perception is influenced because of Rodri scored the most important goal in City history.

No it's from watching both play, Rodri is just superior and the poster is 100% correct.

 

[lonestay]

I wonder if the FA have "briefed" Southgate on his line up yet ?
So Gareth who you playing up front ?
Well I was thinking as he scored the winner that Ollie might start .
Sharp intake of breath no no sir Harry has to start, think of the optics and sponsors you made a mistake with the Hellmans sponsorship and that Man City player you didn't pick, let's not do that again .
By the way we haven't seen Tront last couple of games any reason ? We know that nutter manager has left Liverpool now, but we want to keep that lot happy, so any chance you can resurrect the Tront in midfield experiment for one more game ? Remember he sees things other players don't see, so that's got to be good in midfield yea?
Left back it's going to be Luke Shaw isn't it ?
He has taken 75%of the catering bill on this jolly escapade into Europe, so we would like to see him run some of it off, and of course it keeps the red quota in the team up to sufficient levels to keep us all satisfied at the FA . We have faith you will do the right thing Gareth toodly pip old chap .

 

[SebastianBlue]

…still…

 

[MellowJoe]

Put 12 quid on England, don't let me down

 

[N1985]

To be fair Rodri is probably sat there wishing he was playing any other team that didn't have 3 players that know his game inside out

 

[bluemoon32]

I think you'll cause a shock, 2-1 England

 

[mexico1970]

I think you'll cause a shock, 2-1 England

Hahaha I don't think that England are actual underdogs of that magnitude Spain are slight favourites :)

 

[mancboy]

To be fair Rodri is probably sat there wishing he was playing any other team that didn't have 3 players that know his game inside out

everybody knows rodris game, knowing it and being able to do a damn thing about it are two entirely different things.

 

[Blue Til Death]

 

[KentBlue]

He couldn't possibly put Fatboy Shaw back as LB? Against the teenage wonder kid?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

He couldn't possibly put Fatboy Shaw back as LB? Against the teenage wonder kid?

It’s a toss up as Shaw should allow us to attack more effectively down the left, but Trippier being right footed would be an advantage as Yamal is left footed and cuts inside.

He’ll probably play Dunk there!