Day 2 | Hungary vs Switzerland | Spain vs Croatia | Italy vs Albania

Why are people saying the Croatia team is old?

Besides the midfield - and you could argue Kovacic should be entering his prime now where he's leading the team - and Kramaric/Perisic, this is a mostly young team.

Their issue is the new core aren't very good hence the manager sticking with the old guard, at least in midfield and defense.They were lucky to have that generation in the first place, not unexpected that they'd go through a lull in quality of players.
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Croatia haven’t been that bad. They have created lots of chances this could have easily been 3-3.
How have they not been bad? They've been horrific both defensively and going forward. Spain have been in cruise control in the second half.
 
Yamal is mega, man. Poor sod. Next season is Jude, Mbappe, Vini Jr. and co vs a 16 year old child
 
Croatia haven’t been that bad. They have created lots of chances this could have easily been 3-3.
It's been a weird game. I don't think Croatia have been good, but like you say it could be easily be 3-3.

Though it could easily be 5-0 to Spain and I don't think Croatia could have any complaints.
 
If I were Croatia I would try to score at least one. This group could well be decided on goal difference and otherwise it could be relevant for the best four number three to progress.
 
Croatia haven’t been that bad. They have created lots of chances this could have easily been 3-3.

Spain are a level above. I think 2-1 for Spain would be a fairer result, but they were ruthless. Spain look good though, Croatia lack aggressiveness and quality in front of goal.
 
I hate this five sub nonsense. Managers are practically changing entire teams to rest players and conserve energy for the next games.

Makes for some boring last 3rd of games.
 
Three or four years ago I thought Dani Olmo was going to be a much more decisive player.
 
I hate this five sub nonsense. Managers are practically changing entire teams to rest players and conserve energy for the next games.

Makes for some boring last 3rd of games.
Lee Dixon claiming they're running out of steam, 50% a new side ffs
 
Why does every British colour commentator adopt the fecking sardonic Mark Lawrenson role? Say what you will about Ally McCoist but at least he’s enthusiastic.
 
If I were Croatia I would try to score at least one. This group could well be decided on goal difference and otherwise it could be relevant for the best four number three to progress.
If only they'd thought of this.
 
You hate them, dont you :lol:
I have BTTS bet and they've been utter wank. Literally playing like conference level, barely pro standard in the last third, players shooting from thirty yards, not running, not passing easy passes, going backwards. Just been abhorrent to watch.