Pickford keeping England in it. But as long as someone keeps England in it, there's still the chance for that 89th minute moment of brilliance from someone.
Best team in the tournament and on the night won it. We turned it on in certain periods but did we get the best out of the players available in the squad?
Truly believed today was finally going to be the day. So tight in the final. Heads held high. Spain better over the tournament, coverage I’m watching suggesting Spain were far better than us today but I don’t agree.
Commiserations to England, I know it hurts but making it to the final is a great achievement. Spain are an excellent team and the best team (both on the night and in the tournament) won.
Had one decentish game against the Dutch but, Imo, the team still nowhere near fulfilling it's potential considering the ability in the squad. You do get the individual displays of brilliance, but for me there's a general lack of flare over-all.
Spain much better team, which is frustrating because we have so much quality in the squad. Looked good for 5 minutes then just dropped the energy again after we scored. Never ever think England will win a tournament so the pain is somewhat diminished. Need someone a bit more tactically astute I think as manager, no idea who that is…..Klopp?
Southgate needed to be braver with the selections and I think tonight showed that up more than ever. Yes I get it Kane is the captain and he was our top scorer, but you cannot tell me we look good with him in the side. Every time we took him off we got better, and we should have said fuck it, bench him and see if he can be the difference maker late on instead of having him stroll about for an hour
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The ball was in play for 2mins!! - He's mugged us off there, shocking
French ref
This Spanish side though... Bloody fantastic chemistry. They just know where eachother are going to be. We have to pause and check on every attack.
unless we have a manager with a bit more attacking intent
we Never beat a team when we’re underdogs in the knockout stage
Enough is enough. Hope we move on now.
England have been stodgy all tournament, I can't see many England players making the team of the tournament, unlike in previous ones.
Even agreed with my post you numpty.
(both on the night and in the tournament) won.
Had one decentish game against the Dutch but, Imo, the team still nowhere near fulfilling it's potential considering the ability in the squad. You do get the individual displays of brilliance, but for me there's a general lack of flare over-all.