Big Geordie

No shame tonight. It's been a great run and couple of weeks. It's allowed to many of us to reconnect with the national side and I think that's great. For the match itself - we had no-one in midfield to change the game, as Croatia gradually got on top. That's why Jonjo Shelvey should have gone - because he can take a risk and pass the ball forwards. Eric Dier isn't going to do that! Have had a cracking night at the local club, with my family. Everyone stay safe, as doubtlessly some nuggets will see it as an opportunity to cause bother.

Ashley will sell for £35million plus.

Really happy to see the lad coming back. He's a class act.

I can see this one being really popular

Happy to see the lad come back - but hopefully it needs an obligation to buy clause, for next summer.

Really professional performance. Brilliant, brilliant afternoon, watching at the local social club with the family. #HowayEngland #ItsComingHome

Fair play to England - watched with my dad and we feared the worst when it went to pens. Well done to Pickford for the save and to Dier for the winning penalty (bar that, he was toilet!) My MoM - Harry Maguire.

Agree that these stories are no coincidence with it being renewal day. I just hope that those who are undecided, don't fall for the pish. Players need to be signed on the dotted line.

Disappointing, but got to trust Rafa on this one. Ritchie has done enough to earn his place in recent black and white history. If he moves, I wish him well. I assume Kenedy and/or Townsend coming in.

Ridiculous, she's done nowt of note since Adrian Mole. And she's dead. ::

Merino's replacement I guess and on a free? Ashley will be loving it. Seems to be a solid player, that said.

Well, that was garbage. Too many changes and no intent from Southgate to win the game. Just watch Columbia turn us over, on Tuesday night. The most England thing ever.

I'd keep the lad, as he's an important member of the team and squad. He's never gonna be a world beater in terms of skill, but he makes up for that in determination and team ethic.

"Mitro's Going Home"

Get well soon, Jose.

The lad is doing well - perhaps Rafa will decide to take another look at him, after the WC -particularly as his game seems to be maturing a bit. That said, if it's not to be - got to trust the manager on this one. Panel on MotD singing his praises, mind.

The irony is that it almost seems like Ashley is forcing Rafa out by not backing him. You can guarantee that a replacement 'Yes' Man will be handed plenty of cash, as long as he accepts the players that are bought for him. Nothing ever changes.

Merino to Real Sociedad for 12million Euros?

If someone came to me in my job (as a support worker) and made allegations against someone I knew or worked with, it’s your personal duty to report and escalate it up the chain of command. If it transpired that I knew and said nout - I’d be sacked. Carver is a prick.

That’s horrendous from Carver. Mind, typical of behind the scenes at NUFC at the time. Despicable.

Fair play, I thought you'd lost your mind Poor choice or wording from me, perhaps!

I didn't mean NUFCBlog as being reliable! They are a pile of shite.

OK - fair doos I've got a Juve supporting Italian mate, over in Italy. Will ask him if he's heard owt.

NUFC360 are about as reliable as NUFCBlog, aren't they?

Agreed