Jack Flash

Speaking of them, I wonder who was booing Evra early on?

You and your Gerrard love, man. He was average at best. I thought his leadership was superb and he kept things ticking over, he also didn't over try the Hollywood passes. It was the kind of England performance that I've been wanting to see from Lumplard for years but unfortunately he hasn't Gerrard's quality, either technically in that position, or indeed mentally. Thought he was man of the match too. His free kick was perfect and he led the young players well.

1 shot on target for England? Looks like we're trying to just come out of this tournament with some dignity and move on.

You can get 50/1 on Parker FGS If you're/he's feeling adventurous.

Cabaye MOTM - 20/1 Ben Arfa MOTM - 20/1 (if playing) Cole MOTM - 25/1 Yarmolenko MOTM - 9/1 Elmander LG 10/1

Slow motion replays are this tournaments vuvuzela.

that's the most sensible thing I've read about this issue. The same people who were moaning that the media would try and rip Hodgson apart seem to be the same ones who are now jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Brushing it under the carpet isn't much help when you consider the kind of accusations that are being leveled at very important/powerful people. Unfortunately, whilst we all enjoy speculating and trying to unbalance the mentality of the squad, there's actually a tournament to go out there and win. With a squad that isn't as strong as it could/should be, which is the whole point.

that's the most sensible thing I've read about this issue. The same people who were moaning that the media would try and rip Hodgson apart seem to be the same ones who are now jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Brushing it under the carpet isn't much help when you consider the kind of accusations that are being leveled at very important/powerful people.

What's he supposed to do? Say that his starting CB has caused the omission of Ferdinand because he made a racial slur towards his brother? I've not agreed with a lot of what Hodgson has done since taking the job, but his hands are tied here. Just saying "It's out of my hands" would explain the situation accurately and succinctly if he's not making that decision. The FA should be helping him out a lot more either way.

It's hard not to lose respect for Hodgson after this Ferdinand thing. Even if it's not him making the decision it reflects very badly on him that he's going along with it.

Not sure I can bet on a team with no strikers against Italy.

Piers Morgan - "Torres starting for Spain - so you lose our bet @GaryLineker . Send £1k to @GreatOrmondSt now, thanks. #PonyPundit" After Morgan was insisting Torres was starting Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker @piersmorgan No teams out yet. Have you hacked Del Bosque's phone? It's great when the bullying act falls down.

Buffon MOTM - 16/1 Given MOTM - 14/1 Nice and negative.

A nice contrast with Ronaldo too.

Over €1,000

2nd winner in 2 days

Jesus. I'd be suicidal if I lost £700 on 1 match. Don't worry. I've added something more on -1. And something more on them to score next goal. Don't worry. I was hoping for a "Greuther Fürth effect" so went for a shower with 15 minutes to go. Didn't happen. Next game please. http://www.thelmagazine.com/binary/ed8b/unknown.jpg We're here for you, bro.

Jesus. I'd be suicidal if I lost £700 on 1 match.

Affelay MOTM 10/1 (If he's playing) RVP MOTM 9/2 Ozil MOTM 8/1

"There is a genuine spirit here that was sadly absent in 2009 - witness the post-match exchange between Nolan and Williamson. Despite the most incredible of comebacks, the centre half looked inconsolable and his captain failed to rouse him. Never mind grinning, glad-handing opposition players, swapping shirts or arranging nights out, the sort of reaction Williamson showed was sadly lacking two seasons ago. I just never believed Owen was bothered." What actually happened with this? Was Williamson upset with how he played or just emotional at the comeback?

Aye, good to see teams going for it a bit more than I thought they would. Should be a good 3 days coming up. At least 1 big match every day.

Would be good if the agent sued them for false accusations. Also, I'm not massively bothered about what goes in which thread, but shit like that obviously needs to be in that twitter bollocks thread.

Dzagoev is the new Arshavin.

did you? Yes. £90 up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Dzagoev#Personal_life 9/1 first goal.