Euro 2020 Predictions/Chat
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channelking
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Ye big shock that. Fair play to Czech Republic they really played well and took advantage of the 1 man advantage
TheSource
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Not really a shock imo. The Czech's have a pretty decent record at the Euros.
trainspotter
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YEAH .i think the Czechs let england beat them so they had a supposedly easier route to progress
channelking
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Excellent second half of the belgium/Portugal game. Real end to end stuff.
Shame Portugal didn't do more with few really good chances they had.
Shame Portugal didn't do more with few really good chances they had.
Be a good game, belguim vs Italy, I fancy Italy to spank them tho, there pretty solid
channelking
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Ye should be a quality game. Proper 5050.
I do think Italy will edge it though.
I've been surprised with the Italians, for me they have been the best team by far, they seem solid everywhere but time will tell
channelking
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Ye much more tougher opposition ahead potentially for Italy.
But it's football and tbh expect the unexpected.
Anyone watched the micah Richards and Roy keane Road to Wembley?? Its really good, get it on utube 5 little eps, bout 35 mins long in total, great watch, see a totally different side to keano I really enjoyed it for a half hour gig
If I expect the unexpected, doesn't that make it expected and not unexpected?
channelking
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TheSource
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What would happen to Pinocchio's nose if he said "My nose will grow now"?
bazcfc1
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This would happen
RapidDevil
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Tournament has been interesting so far. Portugal were easily the better side last night but lost. Italy struggled and looked tired against Austria but found a way to win (good sign).
England have a fantastic potential route to the final. 5 of the top 6 ranked European teams are on the other side of the draw (England being the anomaly). Germany always have to be respected in tournaments but by the very high standards they set themselves, it's an average team for them. Then potentially Sweden. Then either a team we've already beaten or more likely Denmark.
So Germany, Sweden and Denmark to get to the final with 2 of those games being at home.
To do the same Belgium will likely have Portugal, Italy and France.
We lucked out at the world cup with the world's easiest draw and managed to screw it up. This time if we don't make the final, especially being at home, serious questions will need to be asked.
England have a fantastic potential route to the final. 5 of the top 6 ranked European teams are on the other side of the draw (England being the anomaly). Germany always have to be respected in tournaments but by the very high standards they set themselves, it's an average team for them. Then potentially Sweden. Then either a team we've already beaten or more likely Denmark.
So Germany, Sweden and Denmark to get to the final with 2 of those games being at home.
To do the same Belgium will likely have Portugal, Italy and France.
We lucked out at the world cup with the world's easiest draw and managed to screw it up. This time if we don't make the final, especially being at home, serious questions will need to be asked.
They get asked each and every time we crash out.
"Why couldn't we beat Iceland?"
"How come we always play as if the team only met each other that morning?"
And so on....
The answer, which no one wants to hear is 'England are shite'
RapidDevil
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It's hard to argue with that, England are and always have been overrated. I look at this team and apart from Kane (who's out of form) and Walker, I don't think we have any other world class players.
Although Iceland was a real low point in our history. I do think we had a completely inept manager to be fair. Woy was so negative. Mentality is our biggest weakness. When you see Germany come out at every tournament and play the same way without any fear, and you see England do the opposite, looking like they're more scared of losing than elating about the prospect of winning.
We could potentially have another golden age on the way. In 2-3 years time when players like Bellingham, Foden, Sancho, Saka, Mount, Grealish etc have more experience, we could be frighteningly good. I still think centre mid is a big problem for us. Rice is very overrated. Phillips is now the best thing since sliced bread because he had 1 good game against an aging Croatian midfield but in truth we'd be better putting him in Rice's position.
I think if Bellingham can stay fit and keep developing at Dortmund he will go on to be a Rolls Royce of a player. The type we're missing at the moment.
bazcfc1
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I disagree IMO I think mount is world class and probably one of best performers
RapidDevil
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Mount possibly yes. I know him better than most as we had him at Derby for a year. He was absolute class (obviously) in that league. Still improving. Not quite done it yet for England in his short career so this is his chance. He's pretty much the complete midfield player but he needs to add more goals to his game, which I'm sure he will.
