World Cup 2018

[Deleted member 15344]

I wouldn’t have thought Southgate is that arrogant to try and manufacture something to gain a supposed “easier” route - play whoever is in front and the play the strongest available team - rest second half if the game is going well.

England shouldn’t be afraid to play anyone and I would expect the players and manager would have a bit more pride to try and get a result that means they come second. There is a lot to be said about momentum within a tournament- keep it rolling , and make sure the manager and team do the best they can

 

[Orikoru]

That’s the over confidence I’m talking about.
We aren’t good enough to make that statement hence we have to play smarter.

In that case playing for 2nd isn't even a consideration as we'll lose to Belgium either way!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Germany not looking great - why Ozil went back into the team I’m not sure , he is poor , really poor - Sane should be walking into this team.

 

[pokerjoke]

You keep playing your best available 11, great to give squad players a chance in dead rubbers, but to me your past that, every game treated as a cup final, starting with tomorrow, if we win let the opposition in the next round worry about us for a change.

I don't think there's any way we will go on and win the trophy playing the same players all the way through.
I believe Gareth has already stated he is going to make changes but not wholesome changes.

I'm with you on win the game and let others worry about us.
IMO we have played as well as anyone and should be afraid of no one.
What worries me is we lose to a team of cheats and fakers who play negative and try and beat us on penalties.

 

[Don Barzini]

Germany will score a 96th minute winner.

 

[Slime]

I'd rest Walker as he's on a yellow, I'd give TAA the nod over Trippier who's possibly got a knock and, obviously, I'd drop Sterling in favour of Rashford ..................... well, in favour of anyone, really.
We must also go all out for a win, confidence is a wonderful thing.

 

[Slime]

Germany will score a 96th minute winner.

Go to your room!!

 

[Beezerk]

In that case playing for 2nd isn't even a consideration as we'll lose to Belgium either way!

Damn right mate 😂

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That’s Germany out then.

 

[Beezerk]

Oh my, how wrong about Germany was I 😮😂

 

[Don Barzini]

Go to your room!!

Six minutes of injury time. Just you wait and see! They’re the Man-Utd-under-Ferguson of the international world!

 

[Slime]

Auf Wiedersehen Germany :rofl:.

 

[Don Barzini]

I’m so glad I was wrong!!!!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What a poor World Cup from Germany - the talent in that squad should have been more than enough to get through but they have been shocking - zero pace , energy , passion - been flat all the tournament and ended up with what their play deserves.

Is that another team that won the WC going out in the Group Stage ( last 4 now I think )

 

[user2010]

Germany will score a 96th minute winner.

Well done Mystic Homer:thup::rofl:

 

[Hobbit]

Well played South Korea

 

[Don Barzini]

Well done Mystic Homer:thup::rofl:

:rofl:

Very glad to have this particular prediction incorrect! :clap::thup:

 

[Tashyboy]

Oh how the sun is shining a little bit brighter in Mansfield today. 😂

 

[Fish]

and finishing bottom of the group.....I'm not giggling, honest

 

[Slime]

Oh, glücklicher tag!