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Well in the Dutch.

What’s the gesture mean, “I’ve got big balls”? It’s the way he puts his hand to his mouth before he does it that confuses me.

I find it puzzling that the left side has been a weakness, yet most of our attacks seemed to be directed to the left flank.

Bracing myself for the sucker punch and the Germans in the next round.

I think he goes Palmer for Saka you know.

Saka with the receipt for what that Pitbull looking player did to Mainoo.

Rice off, Gordon on would be the move next for me.

Mainoo coming on and calling for the ball in space feels like such a breath of fresh air.

Saka and Kane as a minimum should be nowhere near our box.

Far too many numbers getting back to defend.

Slovenia piling the bodies forward in attack. We have to at least match that, we’re so static. Come short, drag a man out of position, do something. Foden gets the ball left wing, his only option is backwards, the team is making him look bad with zero options.

Walker drifting into central midfield is an interesting tactical development.

Those pre match jackets are proper Ashington market specials like.

In this set up, Trippier is well covered defensively with Rice, we really need that genuine attacking play from a true LB. Foden tracking back isn’t as necessary with Southgate’s two holding midfielders.

Yeah, and it’ll be an issue tonight when the full back pushing up is more likely to pass back to the halfway line then take it to the byline. An out and out left back in the side and Foden can take up some handy positions in the box.

A genuine left back in the team and suddenly Foden left wing isn’t as bad. I know it’s tough with the pressure and most teams here are capable teams that shouldn’t be underestimated, but I’m desperate to just see us look like we are enjoying our football. Loosen up and be more expressive.

Fooling absolutely nobody acting like that’s how you pronounce Fagioli.

‘His agent flew up from London. I explained what a great club Newcastle was, how the supporters would adore Modric and how we were looking for someone to spark us off. Then Jimenez piped up. 'Can I come in here?' he said. 'I don’t think Luka is good enough for the Premier League. He’s too lightweight. He’s decent, but he’s not good enough.'

Croatia v Italy the better choice tonight?

Why is our team constantly leaked 24+ hours before kickoff?

Would have put Wharton or Bellingham in alongside Rice personally, but Gallagher will do a job. Just need to allow Rice some freedom to support more in attack, he doesn’t need to be so anchored. Stones and Guehi have been solid, give them some trust and allow Rice off the leash.

Good sign we are resuming so quickly?

This doesn’t look good at all, the players hurrying up the stretcher.

Can’t look past a convincing Hungary win. Would love it to be competitive though.