England v Denmark | Euro 2020 Semi Final

[salford blue 62]

Denmark are a lot better than most people give them credit for,and if it wasnt at Wembley i would strongly fancy them to beat us,...still think they have a decent chance.
Apart from the pass from Raz for the first goal i thought we were very average first half,Ukraine gave up after the second goal,their marking for the three set piece goals was shocking.

 

[big gaz]

here’s some headlines you might have missed.

Kyle Walker is England’s unsung hero in form of his life​

It almost felt like Thomas Müller could hear the thundering footsteps of Kyle Walker closing on him and so hurried his shot. It was such a huge moment in England’s win over Germany, as everyone

www.thetimes.co.uk
https://www.squawka.com/en/john-stones-england-euro-2020-leadership/

HOT OR NOT: John Stones has been colossal for England at Euro 2020​

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's DAN MATTHEWS reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.

www.dailymail.co.uk

John Stones: redemption season for City works in England’s favour​

The centre-back has proved his doubters wrong by helping Manchester City to another stellar season and retaking his England place would complete a remarkable turnaround

www.theguardian.com

England coach's prediction about John Stones is coming true​

Graeme Jones spoke about Manchester City defender John Stones last year and the pair are now working together with England

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The Boy from Maverley: Love and pride in Jamaica for Raheem Sterling​

‘He’s one of us; that’s our boy’. Much has been made of the footballer’s London connections during the Euros, but there’s also joy in his birthplace – and some concern at the coverage – reports Nadine White in Clarendon, Jamaica

www.independent.co.uk

Our Three Lions Man of the Match after 4-0 Euro 2020 demolition over Ukraine​

ENGLAND enjoyed the perfect quarter-final showing in Rome, as they dispatched of Ukraine 4-0 in the Eternal City. Harry Kane produced a stunning double to fully silence his critics. Follow ALL of…

www.thesun.co.uk

England player ratings vs Ukraine: Sterling MOTM as three stars get 8 in stunning rout​

England are into the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after beating Ukraine. Express Sport rates and slates the Three Lions following their 4-0 victory in Rome.

www.express.co.uk

Lampard and Ferdinand wax lyrical about Sterling amid Arsenal links​

Raheem Sterling impressed again for England in the Three Lions' quarter-final clash with Ukraine at the European Championships, providing the assist for Harry Kane's opening goal

www.football.london

Bloody hell Hammer how did you get Sterlings head and hands into Shaws shirt ?

 

[BlueHammer85]

Bloody hell Hammer how did you get Sterlings head and hands into Shaws shirt ?

I think that was after he ate Yaya’s birthday cake

 

[big gaz]

I think it’s a little disingenuous to call Southgate ‘boring or defensive’ as a coach.

What he is doing is using the tools at hand to win games, keeping things tight, having players up front who will chase back and defend and a solid midfield.

He’s doing this for the first 3/4ish of the game and then changing things up with the 5 subs at hand, with 3 subs at hand I think we would see a different team starting.

Southgate has taken a leaf out of Eddie’s book with the England rugby team and has divided his team into starters and finishers, grind out solidly in the first section of his plan, still lots of potential - but as the opposition legs start to fade he puts more speed, skill and youth on the pitch which most haven’t been able to cope with, the finishers.

It’s decent plan to be honest and it’s worked so far - let’s hope it continues to work !

Do not bring that Aussie godshite into a football thread its bad enough when the little troll gets a mention in the off topic threads, hate the little t**t.

 

[Chris in London]

Denmark are a good side, ranked higher than Germany (I know rankings don’t always tell the true story). It will be a tough game.

Walker rarely plays poorly two games running. In fact, I can’t even remember that ever happening in his time at City. He’s probably been the second most consistent player (behind Fernandinho) in his time with the club.

I’d play Henderson in this one. He’s better than City fans give him credit for and is more incisive and positive with his passing than both Rice and Phillips (with one of those making way). We will need incision and positivity in our passing in centre mid if we are to win two more games in this tournament.

I think Henderson has been used almost perfectly by Southgate. He isn’t as mobile as Phillips and Rice. Whether that’s injury/fitness related I don’t know. But what he has a lot of compared to them is big game experience. He has been perfect when we are 20 minutes away from a win, and just need a bit of nous to see us home.

For all that he is overhyped wearing a Liverpool shirt, he has been perfect for that role.

 

[Manchester33]

England's recent form vs Demark is lost and drew. They lost at Wembley with Maguire being sent off and most of the strongest side playing. England lost to Germanyi n 96 to a full crowd on penalties. Wednesday's game isn't going to be straight forward.

We should win, but that's not always how football works obviously.

I still stand by my prediction though. I think we'll have too much for them. With us being at home I think it gives us even more of an edge (you can't compare the atmosphere at a qualifier - that was next to a dead rubber - with a semi-final of the Euros).

I agree the game won't be straight forward. But if anyone offered you England v Denmark in the semi-finals, you'd have snapped their hand off!

 

[ancoats]

We should win, but that's not always how football works obviously.

I still stand by my prediction though. I think we'll have too much for them. With us being at home I think it gives us even more of an edge (you can't compare the atmosphere at a qualifier - that was next to a dead rubber - with a semi-final of the Euros).

I agree the game won't be straight forward. But if anyone offered you England v Denmark in the semi-finals, you'd have snapped their hand off!

that will be denmark advantage knowing the pressure of being at home and the media have written them off before the kick off. what have denmark got to lose and they can take credit getting to the semi final after losing christian eriksen in a shocking incident

they can play and hard to break down and if anything england should look to the iceland game 4 years ago that sent us home. this is the biggest test of this euro's for england and you don't win on paper

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Hoping Denmark takes this even with England playing all but one game at “home”

 

[Manchester33]

that will be denmark advantage knowing the pressure of being at home and the media have written them off before the kick off. what have denmark got to lose and they can take credit getting to the semi final after losing christian eriksen in a shocking incident

they can play and hard to break down and if anything england should look to the iceland game 4 years ago that sent us home. this is the biggest test of this euro's for england and you don't win on paper

That's all true about Denmark, but I don't think you're giving the England team enough credit.

These players don't need any extra motivation. There are players in the squad who've won Champions League titles and Premier League trophies. Most of them played in the semi-final in Russia, so we have some experience. They can handle this pressure.

I'm not discrediting Denmark, I just think England are a better team than a lot of people give them credit for.

 

[Gray]

Another clean sheet please.