World Cup 2018 | 7th July | QF: Sweden vs England Match Thread, KO 15:00 (BST)

[kippaxwarrior]

Sneaky feeling it will be Russia

 

[Pam]

Was nervous during the Colombia match but this one felt comfortable all the way through. Excellent team performance again, although think we could still be a little more adventurous with the ball in the final third, but overall was delighted. I’m even stating to warm to Lingard which is er worrying.

That's a little more than merely worrying, Bob.

 

[Barcon]

Haha as in Pep knows all or who cares about tackling?

As in you are being silly.
Take a look at the league standings for last year and pay attention to the defensive part.

 

[BobKowalski]

That's a little more than merely worrying, Bob.

I need help don’t I? Just so damn conflicted right now. Mind you Ashley Young is still a total knob so there’s hope for me yet.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

Poor game? Ffs, he was excellent apart from not scoring his link up play and movement was unplayable and he frightened Sweden to death.

I'me his biggest fan. He played poor today with chances on goal. Can't be denied surely?

His movement etc was good, but crucial passes and shots he was poor.

 

[the god Gerry Gow]

Was nervous during the Colombia match but this one felt comfortable all the way through. Excellent team performance again, although think we could still be a little more adventurous with the ball in the final third, but overall was delighted. I’m even stating to warm to Lingard which is er worrying.

Found myself thinking that about Lingard. Never stopped trying.
Just didn’t want to express it.

And really enjoy watching Juergen Klinsmann on BBC

 

[bluemoon32]

Well played England, easily the better team and well deserved.
Sweden didnt offer much at all

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

I'me his biggest fan. He played poor today with chances on goal. Can't be denied surely?

His movement etc was good, but crucial passes and shots he was poor.

One crucial shot. Just the one. The other was offside.

 

[US_Citizen]

As in you are being silly.
Take a look at the league standings for last year and pay attention to the defensive part.

Ouch, I don’t think we play bad defense on any level. But feel he is finally acting more like a center back, like Kompany and Otamendi. From the physical stand point. Not backing down from challenges, and shouldering players when he had the chance.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Sterling gonna score in the final at this rate...

It literally just will not go in for him. So unlucky so many time today, last ditch defending denying him. His best game at this tourney though, electric 1st half.