World Cup 2018 | 3rd July | R16: Colombia vs England Match Thread, KO 19:00 (BST)

[slicky202]

That’s what everyone said about Greece

It’s far from laughable England have some decent players a 30+ goal a season striker, premier league centurions, and champions league finalists in that squad. There are a few better teams in the competition but it’s a cup competition so let the chaos ensue

 

[inchy14]

That’s what ultimately made it so enjoyable.

Only because for once we won one!!

Hoddle raving about Maguire yet not a word on how fucking outstanding Stones was.

MOTM by a country mile.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Welsh manager on the side of the pitch as England celebrate win.

Strange.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Has the 4 games been chosen by each TV channel yet?

Looking at the sky guide BBC have the England game and the France/Uruguay game

 

[Magicpole]

I keep hearing this abt how Brazil could beat us without breaking sweat. Must admit they look a fuckin shadow of past Brazil sides.

Yes, but you look less than convincing too. Or, did I watch a different game? You won a pen shootout, well done there, but you were shit.

Or, does winning in pens wipe the mind?

Let’s not get carried away, is all I’m suggesting,

 

[Pell]

I have to say, I enjoyed that. I love tense games like that, that's what makes top level sport and competitions so great.

England have already overachieved, the aim was to be better then the last few tournaments, and they've done that. Sweden will be a different sort of challenge. They may not be as good as Colombia are on paper, but they'll be much more disciplined, no giving away stupid penalties from holding, and will defend set pieces well. They completely snuffed out the Italians in the playoffs, and clinically picked off a very good Mexico in the group. It's winnable though, you can't get much better for a chance at the semi's.

 

[Metalartin]

So Hoddle thinks Maguire was our best CB... they don't even try to hide it anymore do they?

Maybe he was just saying he cemented his place in which case I agree... I said at the time Maguire was linked to City he'd do well next to Stones, they are both good with and without the ball. Stones has pace, Maguire has power.

 

[Dreadzone]

Lee Dixon talks so much sense









said no one ever.

He was praising Raz during the match?

 

[blueincy]

All those cheering for rag players tonight...

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Well done raheem. Always pits the team first, worked so hard and played Well.

Stones showing the form of 1st half of last season. Him and Laporte must be 1st choice.