This could not have gone any better for England, the draw is as kind as you're ever going to get at this stage of a major tournament. It's been added to further by the amount of energy Ukraine would've sapped going 120 minutes against Sweden in which a few of their players limped off. I also think that we've got to this stage with the hand-brake half on and there is more to come from the squad. The game tomorrow will require a completely different type of approach than Germany where we needed to keep it tight, Ukraine will put at least 10 men behind the ball and look to break and it's up to us to work opening, perhaps score from a set piece too. Therefore the line up needs to reflect this so for me Trippier is in for his delivery from set plays and I would play Mount and Grealish. I don't think this is the game for Saka as there will be barely any space in behind so his pace will be less of a factor. In midfield we all know Southgate loves his two holders but with Rice and Phillips both on yellow cards I can't see GS risking them both. So I would go ----------------------Pickford----------------------- Trippier-------Stones---------Maguire----------Shaw ------------Henderson---------Phillips-------------- Grealish--------------Mount--------------Sterling ----------------------Kane-------------------------
Swap Sterling and Grealish round and i dont think your far wrong or he might bring Foden in for Grealish
Achtung! Conspiracist After England loses the coin toss: "Of course we lost it, he's German, won't let us win the coin toss" I keep my fingers crossed for England: Nobody here in Germany wants to see a country that was part of the former Soviet Union in the semi-final (or even final). No, no, no and no!
Ukraine have already made history with their round of 16 win. They can f*ck off now as heroes. 5-0 England.
Good to see you caught up ! Might work both ways . Hopefully won’t have to worry about the officials if we play well then we ought to win .
At least the 4th official is Spanish. He was referee for the France v Germany game and according to Wikipedia: 'He faced criticism for not calling a foul against Germany in their penalty area.' Oh.
If the Swiss play as well as they did against France, I don't see why they shouldn't pull off another upset against Spain. Hopp Suisse! Belgium-Italy later tonight should be another mouthwatering game. Both Belgium and Italy showed considerable weaknesses against strong Portuguese and Austrian performances, respectively, but overall still make a very capable impression.
After Brexit, thats as dodgy as you like. Of all the countries to get as ref. The fact thaat they are ALL German is pathetically obvious.
Spain dominating again against lesser option, but those gaps at the back are a worry. They are going to get beaten by the first top nation they play unless Enrique can balance that attack with defence.
So did the French & looked what happened to them . I've had a massive £1 on Zarkavia to score at any time 10/1 & make up for his deflected shot . Think the Swiss will be dangerous from set pieces ( if they get any )
