You can feel the tension when the French play - that has to be a good thing if we get to face them. I do think the Irish can give them a game though so we might not.
I feel with England that they are close. They just need the spark to ignite. Hodgson, apart from throwing away the easier half of the draw, passed up an opportunity to ignite that spark by messing around with the team against Slovakia. We found something against Germany, then played a completely different team in our next game a few days later. Then you lose what you have found. It doesn't mean we can't step into gear against Iceland though!I still can't understand why a manager with his experience would be so foolish. I suppose there is the saying, there is no fool like an old fool!
Hodgson is a good manager, but he is weak. He cares that he wants to give as many of his squad a game. Where as the point of a lot of the squad is cover if needed - they understand that. Had his team played really well against Slovakia, he would have given himself a selection problem. Basically what the idiot has done is guaranteed he will lose his job if England don't reach the semis.
I hope JBG plays really well, scores a couple and England win. This would be the perfect result as it would mean England through and perhaps a few extra pence on the undisclosed transfer fee.
You all seem to hope for a draw against France for the quarter-finals. If I'm not mistaken, a win against Iceland (for me a comfortable 3-0) and England will play winner of Spain-Italy.
You all seem to hope for a draw against France for the quarter-finals. If I'm not mistaken, a win against Iceland (for me a comfortable 3-0) and England will play winner of Spain-Italy.
You are mistaken. It would be France/Ireland in the quarter final
You all seem to hope for a draw against France for the quarter-finals. If I'm not mistaken, a win against Iceland (for me a comfortable 3-0) and England will play winner of Spain-Italy.
Always want England to do well in any sport in this house, although I was amazed to find an Iceland loyalty card in the kitchen draw I think the wife is part of some hooligan firm.
It will be another dominating performance knocking on a door with 10 men behind it. Rather play a side that has some pedigree or at least shows some ambition
So you keep telling us Carter, but I am sorry I cannot buy into this anymore. According to all the "experts" on here we have had three group games were in each game our opponents have parked the bus with 10 men behind the ball.
The reason we have not been convincing I am told is because we "play on the break" and this style is not suited to play against 10 men defending?
Well I am sorry but if we have not learnt enough in the three group games and cannot pick a team from 23 with a week to prepare that is capable of breaking down a stubborn defense then we deserve whatever is coming to us.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
It's a shite draw because have people have pointed out, we're set up to play on the break which only works against teams that come forward. Can't see Iceland doing that.
But it's knockout stages at a major tournament and it's England. It's things like this that make you realise how much you love football.
I am more into Charlton and the England cricket team than our national football team, however when a tournament comes around I can't help but caught up in it all. Hopefully JBG will play well but England have to progress or I will sulk.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
Yeah but how funny was it when Charlton got knocked out by Northwich Victoria. Couldn't stop lol'ing for days. Good times.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
Yeah but how funny was it when Charlton got knocked out by Northwich Victoria. Couldn't stop lol'ing for days. Good times.
I remember it well VG - oh how we laughed. In fact im glad you mentioned it as ive been Lol'ing over it again.
I hope JBG plays really well, scores a couple and England win. This would be the perfect result as it would mean England through and perhaps a few extra pence on the undisclosed transfer fee.
........ which will go into Roland's back pocket and help him think he can make money this way. I really hope not.
Is it just me being so underwhelmed by England in the competition that a small part of me would laugh its plums off if Iceland were to beat us?
You seem to have got a lot of stick with this but I understand your sentiments.
I watched the England vs Wales game in a pub and when Wales scored there was lots of laughter. It was a sort of 'typical England'. Enthusiasm for the game came back when we equalised. It reminded me of when we went one down to San Marino (I think?) after something like 7 seconds - if you didn't laugh you'd cry. Maybe it's because it's the complete underdog - as I wouldn't laugh if we went one down after 7 seconds and Ronaldo scored the goal.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
Yeah but how funny was it when Charlton got knocked out by Northwich Victoria. Couldn't stop lol'ing for days. Good times.
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
Yeah but how funny was it when Charlton got knocked out by Northwich Victoria. Couldn't stop lol'ing for days. Good times.
I was at that game....
So was I . The trains were so bad I only got back yesterday .
Kane, Vardy and Sturridge must play in this one. Have Vardy and Sturridge as the central strikers and give Kane a free role to go to the right or left. The lack of quality balls from midfield will be the only thing which could make it difficult.
England to win by 3 goals, as long as Hodgson picks the correct team from the start.
Walker and Rose as wing backs will be so important as no Townsend and Sterling's poor form means they are vital to opening up Iceland's defense.
Roy please get your act together now and TELL the players what you want them to do. Iceland must be knackered with all the running they have done. This should be one game to many for the SSONS.
Is it just me being so underwhelmed by the opening comment on this thread that a small part of me would laugh its plums off if we smashed Iceland out of sight, 14-0 and, at the final whistle, all eleven players ripped their shirts off to reveal tattoos saying "HAVE THAT WASCHARLEYONE"?
I said I'd like us to stuff Iceland, I just remain unconvinced by England. It's that fucking simple.
Oh thank goodness it's that simple. Because some people might have thought you'd said something else. Like, "a small part of me would laugh its plums off if Iceland were to beat us".
I can't get my head around how anybody who is English would want England to lose a game?
Because it would be funny.
I'm pretty sure it would it wouldn't be.
Now that's sentence is hating England!
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
Each to their own. But I still fail to see what would be funny about it.
Yeah but how funny was it when Charlton got knocked out by Northwich Victoria. Couldn't stop lol'ing for days. Good times.
I was at that game....
So was I . The trains were so badinteresting I only got back yesterday .
So so weird. I Would rather JBG broke his legs and had to retire than him score a winner to knock us out the euros.
that is a triely horrific thing to say or to "like" that you actually wish that a professional footballer breaks his leg and never plays football again. This site is becoming more extreme by the day for which I blame KM and all the negativeness that she has engendered in us all.
Yeah cos that's what I said hahaha. You're actively looking for something to be offended over here. Strange human.
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I feel with England that they are close. They just need the spark to ignite. Hodgson, apart from throwing away the easier half of the draw, passed up an opportunity to ignite that spark by messing around with the team against Slovakia. We found something against Germany, then played a completely different team in our next game a few days later. Then you lose what you have found. It doesn't mean we can't step into gear against Iceland though!I still can't understand why a manager with his experience would be so foolish. I suppose there is the saying, there is no fool like an old fool!
Hodgson is a good manager, but he is weak. He cares that he wants to give as many of his squad a game. Where as the point of a lot of the squad is cover if needed - they understand that. Had his team played really well against Slovakia, he would have given himself a selection problem. Basically what the idiot has done is guaranteed he will lose his job if England don't reach the semis.
If I'm not mistaken, a win against Iceland (for me a comfortable 3-0) and England will play winner of Spain-Italy.
I won't be for the England win.
The reason we have not been convincing I am told is because we "play on the break" and this style is not suited to play against 10 men defending?
Well I am sorry but if we have not learnt enough in the three group games and cannot pick a team from 23 with a week to prepare that is capable of breaking down a stubborn defense then we deserve whatever is coming to us.
Seriously, WTF is going on.
What a "unique" outlook.
I don't see what's hard to understand, I want England to win but it would be funny if they got knocked out by Iceland. Club before country for me I don't take internationals that seriously or put JD sport England flags on the mirror of a car every 2 years.
But it's knockout stages at a major tournament and it's England. It's things like this that make you realise how much you love football.
I watched the England vs Wales game in a pub and when Wales scored there was lots of laughter. It was a sort of 'typical England'. Enthusiasm for the game came back when we equalised. It reminded me of when we went one down to San Marino (I think?) after something like 7 seconds - if you didn't laugh you'd cry. Maybe it's because it's the complete underdog - as I wouldn't laugh if we went one down after 7 seconds and Ronaldo scored the goal.
Have Vardy and Sturridge as the central strikers and give Kane a free role to go to the right or left. The lack of quality balls from midfield will be the only thing which could make it difficult.
England to win by 3 goals, as long as Hodgson picks the correct team from the start.
Walker and Rose as wing backs will be so important as no Townsend and Sterling's poor form means they are vital to opening up Iceland's defense.
Roy please get your act together now and TELL the players what you want them to do. Iceland must be knackered with all the running they have done.
This should be one game to many for the SSONS.
If he is weak he is not a good manager .