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England v Italy - THE FINAL - Match Thread

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  • Rossman92
    Rossman92 Posts: 3,650
    My heart breaks for Saka, he's going to get so much abuse😞 Show me a braver teenager 
  • Bods64
    Bods64 Posts: 472
    Well played England great tournament. The future is very bright with all the youngsters coming through. I think we're gonna be there or thereabouts in upcoming tournaments.. Despite the lottery of penalties I thought Italy just shaded the match
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    Its a harsh moment for Rashford as his penalty wasnt even saved

    Two inches to the right and it goes in
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,442
    The players don't deserve any criticism for the penalties. They shouldn't have been put in that position with only 2 touches on the ball during the game. And such a young player to take such a pressured penalty. 
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    Absolutely gutted... Not sure why rashford, who is devoid of any confidence, is taking a pen and grealish, who is on top of the world atm, isn't 
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,361
    I don’t blame the youngsters. Saka, Sancho and even Rashford are the future of international football. Fair fucking play for them having the balls to step up and take one.

    Youve gotta look at the experienced Pros. Pathetic. 
  • Bods64
    Bods64 Posts: 472
    Need to learn to play more expansive football utilizing the younger generation
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,332
    edited July 2021
    Never understand why finals can’t be replayed 3 or 4 days later but no complaints otherwise; the team did very well throughout and came up against a very good side.
  • Lazy_eye_metaphor
    Lazy_eye_metaphor Posts: 1,959
    Sad to say but Italy deserved to win over the course of the game. Penalties are always a bit of a lottery, and we lost. It's just too bad I'm afraid. I reckon we'll come roaring back in next year's World Cup though.

    But for now, congratulations to Italy.
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  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    ken_shabby said:
    Penslties are shit. Italy took that game by the scruff of the neck after 30 minutes and we struggled to get back.
    FFS. Our first final in 55 years and we're attacking the youngsters? They'll only get better. Thank you England for a fantastic journey. 
    Well said
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,823
    Laddick01 said:
    Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw, Jack Grealish you should be ashamed.

    If that’s not their decision then fair play but sometimes you just have to step up. 

    England don’t have players willing to step up.
    I think you’ll find Kane Maguire Rashford Sancho and Saka we’re all willing to step up
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,361
    The sad reality is we’ll struggle to get a run like that again. I know we’re a fantastic side with a manager who really wants it. I just think this was such a class opportunity to break the curse.

    it hasn’t happened and im guttted.

    I’ll be honest, as much as he’s been slandered during this campaign we missed Foden big time. 

    I love England. Im proud of them.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Rossman92 said:
    My heart breaks for Saka, he's going to get so much abuse😞 Show me a braver teenager 
    If anyone gives Saka abuse we should form a gang and find the abusers and hit them.  Really hard.
  • CharltonMadrid
    CharltonMadrid Posts: 5,091
    Gutted but loved watching England's progress in the tournament. A semi-final and a final in two consecutive tournaments is so much better than we've been used to so although it's a sickening way to lose out in what could be our best ever chance to win something, we've made a brilliant improvement in recent years. Well done lads and roll on World Cup 2022!
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,823
    Anyway am off to smash up some Fiat’s 
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,837
    I'm guessing some people on here have had a few drinks tonight - some "tired and emotional" comments.

    We got to the final, it went to penalties, they missed two - we missed three, they win.

    To coin a phrase I detest, "we go again" in Qatar.


  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,782
    Rashford Smashed a pen in against PSG
    In the last minute, so no surprise he took one. 
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,474
    Harsh but Southgate came out second best, Mancini made the changes to alter the game and he didn't react.  
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,823
    Nice touch from the Italians. 
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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,929
    Rossman92 said:
    My heart breaks for Saka, he's going to get so much abuse😞 Show me a braver teenager 
    I don't think he will get much.
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,442
    Rothko said:
    Rashford Smashed a pen in against PSG
    In the last minute, so no surprise he took one. 
    He had played for 90 minutes in that game. 

    Not 2. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,739
    Powell with his arm around Saka while waiting to be called up there
  • Red_in_SE8
    Red_in_SE8 Posts: 5,961
    I would guess that Southgate spent a lot of time practicing penalties in training and went with the 5 best performers.

    Really dreading the shit those young players will be subjected to on social media.
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,361
    SporadicAddick said:
    I'm guessing some people on here have had a few drinks tonight - some "tired and emotional" comments.

    We got to the final, it went to penalties, they missed two - we missed three, they win.

    To coin a phrase I detest, "we go again" in Qatar.


    I’m pissed up I’ll be honest.

    I do think we should’ve been able to put together 5 better takers than thats. Maguire and Kane burrows there’s. Experience is absolutely vital in PKs. 

    I consider Mbappe one of the best in the world. Even he couldn’t convert. 

    The pressure is Imense. Don’t blame the youngsters. 
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,782
    But ya know, those who wanted to slag off Southgate have a nice slab of meat to jump on like mange ridden hyenas 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,823
    We have got a World Cup next year before this team even peaks in the next euros 

    Southgate is getting us there

    Semi Final
    Runners Up

    next stage - Qatar 
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,933
    Grealish gives it the big one all the time, playing up to the fans and thinking he is Gazza 1990. Comes to the crunch and fucks right off like a fucking coward and let’s Saka step up in his place.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited July 2021
    We had a fantastic opportunity and it felt Gareth was slow to react  from HT onwards. Mancini definitely out thought Gareth with the changes. 

    Great pens from the two Harry's but it does make you wonder why Sterling didn't take one but because of social media the racists will have a field night with Saka, Rashford and Sancho's shockers.

    Can't we just toss a coin because at least then we have a 50/50 chance.

  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,343
    Laddick01 said:
    The sad reality is we’ll struggle to get a run like that again. I know we’re a fantastic side with a manager who really wants it. I just think this was such a class opportunity to break the curse.

    it hasn’t happened and im guttted.

    I’ll be honest, as much as he’s been slandered during this campaign we missed Foden big time. 

    I love England. Im proud of them.
     We made the final... There is no curse.

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