World Cup 2018

[Deleted member 15344]

England played very well and are deservedly in the semi final of the World Cup - i remember the last time they were in 1990 and it was a brilliant time , the players and manager fully deserve it , just been brilliant. At one stage it looked like the weak link was the back line and centre of the park - Pickford , Stones , Maguire and Henderson have been outstanding - Alli has had a quiet world cup but suspect injury but brilliant header - Kane and Sterling just dont stop and Lingard stepped into the middle superb. Excellent from them all and barring injury the same team will rightly start the semi and good luck to them . Southgate was written off when he took over from Fat Sam - seems it was the perfect choice

 

[PhilTheFragger]

The Swedes in the bar were very gracious in defeat.
Great to see the team playing so well and getting results.
Stand up Jordan Pickford, 2 great saves today 👍

 

[Slime]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if some of the 'bigger' European clubs come sniffing around a few players, especially Pickford, Trippier and Maguire.

 

[MegaSteve]

Having seen England lift the cup in glorious black and white...
I am growing in hope I may get to see them lift it again...
But, this time in full on colour...
Ta very much Gareth and team...

 

[bluewolf]

Having seen England lift the cup in glorious black and white...
I am growing in hope I may get to see them lift it again...
But, this time in full on colour...
Ta very much Gareth and team...

I know exactly what you're saying. But..... whenever they come home. Whatever the result of the next game(s). This team are coming home in celebratory fashion. And that's the first time in a long long time.

 

[Slime]

It's the first time in forever that I won't feel down if England finally lose.
They're lifting the whole nation :thup:.

 

[Hobbit]

I know exactly what you're saying. But..... whenever they come home. Whatever the result of the next game(s). This team are coming home in celebratory fashion. And that's the first time in a long long time.

You’ve nailed it there. What they’ve already achieved, with such a young team, and the manner in which they’ve achieved it has been sublime, and uplifting.

 

[IanM]

The Swedes in the bar were very gracious in defeat.
Great to see the team playing so well and getting results.
Stand up Jordan Pickford, 2 great saves today 👍

Game played properly...few fouls, little cynicism....... and how in control were we?

 

[MegaSteve]

I know exactly what you're saying. But..... whenever they come home. Whatever the result of the next game(s). This team are coming home in celebratory fashion. And that's the first time in a long long time.

Verily :thup:...

 

[pokerjoke]

Agreed. No Sterling fan here - even as a City fan. But so often he has been the out ball for England and held the ball and given us options. He's not got a quality touch or composure BUT he never ever stops having the courage to put himself in a position to possibly fail. Lingard was running around doing nowt much - Sterling was running around into space and scaring the defence and giving us chances. He's gone up in my estimations this world cup and would take him as a starter ahead of Rashford any day.

Lingards movement is superb and most of his runs are intelligent creating space for others.
Great cross for the 2nd goal as well,did you miss that?

 

[Pin-seeker]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if some of the 'bigger' European clubs come sniffing around a few players, especially Pickford, Trippier and Maguire.

Trippier as been one of the players of the tournament for me.

 

[pbrown7582]

Can you imagine the reaction from certain posters had an Everton fan picked Pickford. :rofl:

Wouldn’t expect anything else.......

 

[User20205]

Stop dissecting each players performance especially with your club specs on. Just enjoy it!!

#itscominghome

 

[Lord Tyrion]

But Sterling stood in the centre circle!
I despair, how can you not see Sterlings workrate?

I didn't mention Sterling on the post, only Kane. It was a post about Kane, no other player.

Sterling put in a heck of a shift, no question. He still couldn't hit a prize bullock on the backside with the other Lloyd Webbers cello though when it comes to being up against the keeper, I've decided a banjo and a regular cow was too small a target for him. Not in this tournament. It gets frustrating seeing him do good work then look like a non league player when faced with the keeper. Time and again, he seems to freeze. It depends whether you think we need goals from him. If not then it is not a problem.

 

[Kellfire]

If you accept workrate and dedicated then I understand why you’d think Sterling had a good game.

If you want England to progress and stop being the sleeping giant you’ll see that he’s had another poor game. No end product. Doesn’t like up with other players despite his effort. Just poor.

 

[Pin-seeker]

You seen this fish ^^^^^^

 

[KenL]

Watched the game in a Scottish pub. A couple of eejits were hoping for Sweden to win (AKA anyone but England) but on the whole people agreed England were great. Nobody complained when I was cheering for England at least!
I just hope the media don't get carried away. I know the players won't.

I'm supporting Croatia tonight.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Watched the game in a Scottish pub. A couple of eejits were hoping for Sweden to win (AKA anyone but England) but on the whole people agreed England were great. Nobody complained when I was cheering for England at least!
I just hope the media don't get carried away. I know the players won't.

I'm supporting Croatia tonight.

I’d rather face Russia

 

[KenL]

I’d rather face Russia

True but I want Russia out!

 

[Pin-seeker]

True but I want Russia out!

Can’t help but think that things could turn nasty when Russia get knocked out.