Euro 2020(1)

[DavidMarrio]

Just now, lanky316 said:

To stay classy, wouldn't we need to have ever been classy to begin with?

Fair point. 

[The Kraig]

C'MON ENGERLANG, LET'S BE HAVIN' THEM!

Of course, I will change my tune immediately when they play Scotland, but why not have 3 British teams in the knockouts? Would be crazy.

[Bobfoc]

Just now, The Kraig said:

C'MON ENGERLANG, LET'S BE HAVIN' THEM!

Of course, I will change my tune immediately when they play Scotland, but why not have 3 British teams in the knockouts? Would be crazy.

It would be the first time it happened since last time.

[The Kraig]

Just now, Bobfoc said:

It would be the first time it happened since last time.

*WWE voice* FIRST TIME EVER this year.

[Chris2K]

Damn, Fogenscoigne so close.

[Bobfoc]

How long until Foden stops being the young darling and starts being a national hate figure?

[The Kraig]

Just now, Bobfoc said:

How long until Foden stops being the young darling and starts being a national hate figure?

Today if they keep saying hitting the post is "fantastic talent". Yeah, if you're aiming for the post.

[Chris2K]

6 minutes ago, Bobfoc said:

How long until Foden stops being the young darling and starts being a national hate figure?

Finding a nearby Argentinian to swing a foot at is usually the catalyst. Might have to wait until next year for that.

Crowd now booing Croatia for the crime of "having possession of the ball", which makes me think they just really love booing.

[gunnar hendershow]

Overall a very strong start for England. Good opportunities created and forcing Croatia to stay back a little bit more than they'd want to.

[Benjamin]

Croatia trying to play out from the back seems like... not a good choice. 

[FLiam]

Is there even a crowd at Wembley?

[The Kraig]

My laptop decided to restart and I've missed everything. Much happen? Fully expected England to be 1 up.

[gunnar hendershow]

This has been a listless 20 minutes or so.

[Chris2K]

Chippenham Town reference!! 

That was indeed a rather dull second quarter.

[DavidMarrio]

Kalvin Phillips has looked good. Foden/Sterling look like they can make something happen when they have the ball. 

Don't know why Trippier is at left back. I'd just take Walker off as I feel he's not done much, move Trippier to right back and then bring in Shaw. 

[gunnar hendershow]

Croatia seem committed to grinding out results, perhaps owing to them just now being older and slower. England should take advantage of the 5 subs to put a lot of energy out on the pitch in the 2nd half that Croatia won't be able to match.

[The Kraig]

Southgate needs to tell these guys to go for the kill. More than capable.

It certainly is hot by the pitch.

[Chris2K]

Take a bow, Kalvin Phillips.

[Bobfoc]

Great work from Phillips there.

[The Kraig]

England going for the Total Football approach, and it's working! Nicely done.