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Typical of this regime. Decent player though.

Get your money on them giving away a pen.

We are edging this game, must do worse.

We need to give away a pen pronto.

These BASTARDS are trying to finish second through bookings.

If we are still drawing can we sacrifice some of our players in order to pick up yellows. Also, try and crock Hazard in the process (If he's on).

Think I love this England squad. So refreshing.

Aye Belgium's defence should have to work hard.

Loftus Cheek will presumably join the attacking much more. Delph was in great form. I actually like the balance.

So if England draw tonight but pick up one less card and win the group, they've got a chance of winning the tournament as group winners, but one extra card, finish second, then they've less chance on the basis of history despite having, on paper, more favourable fixtures? What an odd point of view. The scenario you have painted is fine with me. It's the idea that it's ok to lose.

You can't believe that people would prefer to play Japan, Switzerland/Sweden over Columbia, Brazil/Mexico? I don't think anyone's thinking about England winning, just going the furthest. Surely you can understand both perspectives? I just thought people wanted to win it. My bad.

Cant believe anyone thinking finishing second is beneficial. If we lose tonight and finish second, we aren't winning this cup. I'm sure i read the last 15 winners all topped their groups.

I will humour you James. Telling our own fans what to be happy about and how to celebrate. If people find enjoyment in covering themselves in shite beer then let then. I prefer to drink it personally but each to their own.

Pure Karma.

Love VAR

Came off a Gorman.

Goal.

Offside. If Germany win it now.

Six? Fuck off.

SK look knackered.

There's some right German looking Germans in this German side.

They have experience.

There is a feeling of inevitability about this. Germany with a spawny winner.

I'm sure we will end up with a few signings but I don't see why we have to make such hard work of it.

In terms of technical ability it was the goal of the tournament, so far but then i suppose it depends what you like. Players rocketing it in from 20 yards are 10 a penny these days. If far prefer analysts to rave about the best player in the world doing something amazing than an average player who stuck one in the top corner. I much prefer finishes like that or Lingard’s for England other a thunder bastard or a free kick. Love a slick move with a goal like Perez’ against Arsenal for example. Spot on. It's those deft touches, sharp turns and neat finishes.