or perhaps start Rashford in the last 16...when it matters.
Day 11: England vs Panama, Japan vs Senegal and Poland vs Colombia
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or perhaps start Rashford in the last 16...when it matters.
Looking only at matches between the involved teams is already a part of the tie-breaker rules. Arbitrarily removing teams from the equation doesn't really make much sense to me.
Really
As England fans we rarely get to see our NT perform at such a high level. Try enjoying the moment rather than find fault in it.
Agree. It might all end up in tears for you, but two entertaining wins and qualification for the knockout stages is a more than good enough reason to celebrate, whichever nation one comes from. The anticipation and excitement leading up to a knockout tie is almost as valuable as the game itself.
Yeah let’s decide it on arbitrary decisions to issue yellow cards. Should do away with points too.
I'm more than happy with the result. feck the 1-1 in the second half. Didn't the all signing and dancing get a 0-0 in their first half against these lot? Who cares about halves? It's about the scoreline, progressing into the knockouts with a game spare and finishing with all players fit and ready for the next games.
Danny Murphy is making a play to be the true successor-in-misery to Lawro.
Got it.
Belgium has one more booking so England 1st at this rate but I think you wanna be 2nd.
If both get into the quarters the team that came 2nd would likely play Mexico or Swiss and the team that won would likely play Brazil or Germany.
That’s already part of the rules for a three way tie too. It’s irrelevant really, those are the rules. Just seems silly to me that fair play is the next go to.
Jesus, Sterling has been gash.
Sterling has been shite even when 6-1 up against amateurs
I'd rather play Brazil or Germany.
2 things to take from this game.
In the position they play for England, Rashford is much better than Sterling.
Vardy is not good enough at international level to lead the line.
In the position they play for England, Rashford is much better than Sterling.
Vardy is not good enough at international level to lead the line.
Is there a Sterling thread? I want to go and moan in it
Yes, because the top 3 is part of the "involved teams" then.
Lovely stuff.
gutted to miss the first half live. dull second half. didnt see vardy do anything after coming on.
They obviously need a Scouse trainer if they reach WC 2022
Sterling has been poor even against this lot, Rashford in over him for Belgium please, that or leave RLC and put Alli back in to play behind Kane.
All our LB's are woeful, not sure what the solution is there though.
All our LB's are woeful, not sure what the solution is there though.
Well if we play well enough we'd eventually more than likely play them. Why not build more momentum first though? I wouldn't want them in the first knockout game
If Rashford starts and plays well against Belgium. He has to be ahead of Sterling in the pecking order.
You asked whether Rashford was being saved for latter stages.
Panama's coach must be the happiest man I've ever seen at the WC.
The rest of the world is quivering in their boots.
I gave you the reaction you were looking for, then. Silly me.
England 2 yellow cards
Belgium, 3 yellow cards
guy on TV just said.
Belgium, 3 yellow cards
guy on TV just said.
Neither Germany nor Brazil will win the WC.
We should not plot our way to the next round.
But I can see both teams resting players.
We should not plot our way to the next round.
But I can see both teams resting players.
Get in there boys! Great peformance.
Dropping off in the second half was expected. Only negative was conceding.
Now onto Belgium.
Dropping off in the second half was expected. Only negative was conceding.
Now onto Belgium.
If Kane carries on scoring, I can see Madrid making a world record bid
Southgate rallying the infantry!
Both City players as well.
Correct, Belgium got 3 against Panama and England got 1 in each match.
Who? Has-Been & Gash?
Yes saved for the Belgium match and possibly the knockout stages if he holds his place in the team which he probably will. I reckon Southgate has seen enough from Sterling to realise that he's wasted in this system and Rashford is a much better fit.
I’m perfectly aware of that, thanks. Like I said it’s irrelevant, the rules are what they are. It’s just a shit way to decide it I’d say. Especially when the only option after that is to draw lots. I don’t see how that’s better than removing the bottom team results to decide between the two as it’s more of a guide as to who has done better.
If Kane carries on scoring, I can see Madrid making a world record bid
So can I and I think he might go.
Pep's system benefits them both. Though Sterling IMO is genuinely good with proper coaching.
Can't say for sure, but I think the Panama team are having a group prayer to give thanks for the opportunity.
Which is lovely.
Which is lovely.
Ye. Their new signings.
After fair play they should do better result against the 3rd place side. Anything makes more sense than lots.