Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania

[stipe]

Yes, but you have class players. Old class players, but class nonetheless. Italy don't.

Well Albania is the same and they outplayed and outrun us

 

[carlos21]

Nice. Hopefully you have better weather there than here for taking the dogs out

Oh yes.

 

[Drico]

Well Albania is the same and they outplayed and outrun us

True, but the Croatians were hot favourites there. If we have learned anything about Croatia, it's that they absolutely thrive as underdogs. And you'll be underdogs versus Italy. And they'll hate being favourites.

There might be one last sting from the dying wasp yet...

 

[AndyP94]

True, but the Croatians were hot favourites there. If we have learned anything about Croatia, it's that they absolutely thrive as underdogs. And you'll be underdogs versus Italy. And they'll hate being favourites.

There might be one last sting from the dying wasp yet..

I always feel like Croatia are a dark horse and can’t be written off…

 

[stipe]

I always feel like Croatia are a dark horse and can’t be written off…

Hopefully, he,he.
Anyway its one of those to be or not be games, you win and you are in, anything else and its bye, bye.
Maybe its better like that then playing for the draw.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Refreshingly honest

 

[gonetomorrow]

Italy are not done. Not by a long chalk.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Refreshingly honest

Properly honest manager/coach. Ought to be applauded. If it's real, good for him.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

England don't have that kind of player. Southgate seems to think they need a Kalvin Philipps.

No, me neither.

Should be playing Bellingham as a 6 next to Rice with Foden as the 10.

Never going to happen though.

 

[Billy Dean]

Should be playing Bellingham as a 6 next to Rice with Foden as the 10.

Never going to happen though.

I'd probably start with Wharton in the next game

 

[stipe]

Spanish wingers are absolutely brilliant, Williams and miracle child Yamal.
They give directness to old Spanish endless passing game.
Well coached team unlike some.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I'd probably start with Wharton in the next game

Yeah. He's not going to change Bellingham from his position.
I wouldn't mind seeing Foden on the right with Saka rested.
I'm gonna take flak for this but it might be worth giving Gordon a chance on the left. He's more unpredictable

 

[Billy Dean]

Yeah. He's not going to change Bellingham from his position.
I wouldn't mind seeing Foden on the right with Saka rested.
I'm gonna take flak for this but it might be worth giving Gordon a chance on the left. He's more unpredictable

Yeah I was thinking Gordon on the left would give more balance. But then he has to drop Foden or Saka and he'll get crucified for either.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Yeah I was thinking Gordon on the left would give more balance. But then he has to drop Foden or Saka and he'll get crucified for either.

I'd bet on Gallagher (or possibly Mainoo) for TAA being the only change to the starting line up.

 

[Drico]

I'd bet on Gallagher (or possibly Mainoo) for TAA being the only change to the starting line up.

I know Gareth gets a lot of abuse, some of it unwarranted, but I'll genuinely laugh if he has the cojones to pick Gallagher for the next match. You can understand a manager having his systems and tactics - even if you don't like them and they seem inappropriate - but I'll never understand what he sees in that over-active crab. He's just such a nothing player, all Duracell bunny, bad haircut, and no output. Basically, a fully-charged battery that doesn't work.