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There'll be a weak side if Spain get through. They're fucking shite and truly dreadful to watch. They've been disappointing but at least they're not sitting back. They have a few gears to go up, you'd hope. Russia are just nothing.

This is awful. If Russia get through this, there'll be a weak side in the final. That's annoying.

An all-time classic, man. Can't get over how great that was. Gutted for Messi because he's surrounded by absolute shite and has to bow out of World Cups playing alongside Fazio, Rojo, Meza, Perez and this version of Mascherano. Their defence basically doesn't exist, so I always felt France would win. It wasn't the making of a new star because Mbappe already is a star, arguably already one of the world's best 5 players. But to do this at 19 is phenomenal. If he stays away from injury, he's the one.

Today's gonna be lush - 2 underwhelming giants, then a festival of the dark arts. Cheering on South America.

Only positive of the day off is that I caught up on World Cup podcasts. That's about it.

I can't unsee that thin stripe going into the neck. Don't like it, although the maroon and blue one could be a stunner.

Great if he's replacing Colback & Saivet. Worrying if he's a cheapskate way to replace Merino, which it will be

We do have a huge excess of players but it's beyond ridiculous if we're genuinely saying 'sell to buy'. We're dripping with money just like every other Premier League club They clearly want Rafa gone next summer, like. Which makes no sense when it comes to protecting your assets, club value etc. But Ashley doesn't make sense.

Golovin heavily linked with Chelsea, potentially freeing up Loftus-Cheek? Obviously for an ambitious club with money, not us....

Says the guy who was proposing the whole situation after we beat Tunisia. Talk about pot calling kettle. Yeah I know, how is that a contradiction? I think 2nd is smarter but also don't realistically think England will win the World Cup. So ultimately it's all a bit pointless.

If England end up losing to Colombia, this whole 1st/2nd debate was a waste of time because the team clearly wasn't close to good enough.

Sick of seeing the word 'momentum' tonight. Yes, it could backfire on Southgate if they lose to Colombia. But, then again, England could've lost to Japan. Playing the percentages, man. Job done.

Great drama. Hope Senegal equalise.

Nice one, Poland!

Come on Colombia and Senegal. In other words, Poland.

Merson is having shakes as we speak.

We already needed a winger after losing Kenedy, now we'd need two? No thanks, especially if one if Townsend. I just have no faith in our ability to sign anyone.

He'll Kost too much

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados_4%E2%80%932_Grenada_(1994_Caribbean_Cup_qualification)

Belgium are being so obvious about their intentions to come 2nd that I'm not sure England COULD do it.

One half of the draw is close to being: Spain, Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Belgium/England Which is insane. A really strong chance of a newbie in the final.

So their McNair fee can pay off the outstanding Oviedo fee and the cost of terminating Rodwell

They've been ripped off.