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

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Foden and Saka will be key to England. If Spain have any sense they'll have observed how Saka tormented Cucurella when Arsenal spanked Chelsea 5-0 a couple of months ago. It was more Bukkake Saka than Bukayo Saka.

So Spain either double up on Saka from the start, meaning Foden gets more space, or they don't double up on him, Saka murders Cucurella again and Spain double up on him mid-match and Foden gets space.

I'd like to see Foden play passes quicker and take shots faster - just take a crack at goal, he's got form for scoring screamers.

Obviously Spain have Rodri who is a fearsome opponent, but Rodri won't have a fellow midfield enforcer in the Spain team unlike at City where they put Kovacic in alongside Rodri for the tougher matches. And Mainoo essentially ended the 'Rodri myth' by scoring the goal that ended Rodri's long unbeaten run in a City shirt.

It's a 50/50 game for me.

What's this Rodri Myth then.

 

[homerdog]

It wasn't a stonewall and the Dutch were fairly comfortable despite England's dominance.

You sound quite bitter about it - are you English, because however most fans feel about Southgate, I reckon they still hope we win?

 

[homerdog]

What's this Rodri Myth then.

The same as the Rice one, except it's not a myth in Rodri's case.

 

[bridgeno1]

What's this Rodri Myth then.

Maybe myth is the wrong word, I meant more like statistic that City can't be beaten when he plays.

 

[RayCTID]

You sound quite bitter about it - are you English, because however most fans feel about Southgate, I reckon they still hope we win?

Comfortable was stretching on the first half display but the game was petering out in readiness for extra time before Watkins flash of quality.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Maybe myth is the wrong word, I meant more like statistic that City can't be beaten when he plays.

So your point was that England actually have a 1.26% chance of beating Spain?

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

You sound quite bitter about it - are you English, because however most fans feel about Southgate, I reckon they still hope we win?

Italian?

 

[RayCTID]

Italian?

Neutral. No dog in the fight

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Seen this one already about 45 times since last night

You want to get a life mate.

 

[supercity88]

This Spanish team isn't full of consistent winners. The England side has as many seasoned winners in it. They're favourites but in a big game like this nerves can play a huge part and we have been here before. Early hits on Williams and Lamal will help. Can they play as openly, will they?

We have had Spains number in the U17wc and U21 Euro and I believe we will again.