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

[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!