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  1. The Original EB

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    Sterling's reaction to the daft post match interviewer was priceless.
     
    #20 The Original EB, Jun 13, 2021
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  2. NorthernMonkey

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    Scotland and the Czechs aren't a gauge of where we should be? That's a terrible comparison.

    Yes it was a good result but did we play well? Not really. Do we have to improve? Almost certainly. But was it a good result? Absolutely.

    And we move on.
     
    #27 NorthernMonkey, Jun 13, 2021
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  3. Sergio Pinto III

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    We have the talent, dont have the manager.

    Sancho has had a brilliant season in Germany. Sterling and Rashford have had very poor seasons by their standards. They are untouchable though.

    Trippier at left back is bizarre and no Grealish.
     
    #2 Sergio Pinto III, Jun 13, 2021
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  4. Park bantam

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    Grealish should be in there apart from Kane he is our best player at the moment
     
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    #3 Park bantam, Jun 13, 2021
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  5. Tennesseebantam

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    I thought Phillips was cracking in that role today. Not quite Ngolo class but very impressive. Closer to home, if only we had someone who can play that role.
     
    #17 Tennesseebantam, Jun 13, 2021
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  6. NorthernMonkey

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    Even post match I agree.

    Crowbarring in a right footed player at left back with Shaw and Chilwell in the squad is a nonsense. Regardless of the result.

    I hope its something never too be be repeated.
     
    #21 NorthernMonkey, Jun 13, 2021
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  7. bailiff bridge bantam

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    The Mings one was a belter as well-
    Interviewer “Was that a typical tournament match?”
    Mings “ I’ve no idea I’ve never played in a tournament before”
     
    #22 bailiff bridge bantam, Jun 13, 2021
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  8. Chippy

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    Nearly as good as when mike gatting had his nose all over his face, both eyes blacked and nearly closed.The interviewer asked where did the ball exactly hit you?
     
    #24 Chippy, Jun 13, 2021
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  9. bantam2708

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    Croatia as always look well balanced in midfield but are missing a centre forward since Mandzukic retired and seem to depend heavily on Perisic. If he has a quiet game, they don't look threatening.
     
    #30 bantam2708, Jun 14, 2021
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  10. WilsdenBantam

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    Bit of an uncreative line up imo, not a fan of Fraudgate at all. That said should beat Croatia not as good as they were in 2018. Can see a draw though.
     
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    #4 WilsdenBantam, Jun 13, 2021
  11. Bantamsteve

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    Sancho for Sterling and Grealish for Philips would give us a stronger start
     
    #5 Bantamsteve, Jun 13, 2021
  12. Frank Castle

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    Strong start, need to make the dominance count soon though.
     
    #6 Frank Castle, Jun 13, 2021
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    Fairly graceless set of England fans at the game. Booing virtually everything. Still easier to learn ‘Booo’ than any chants!
     
    #7 Bigrod, Jun 13, 2021
  14. Frank Castle

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    Phillips sets up Sterling for the goal. ;)
     
    #8 Frank Castle, Jun 13, 2021
  15. Bantamsteve

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    :x3::x3::x3:
     
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  16. Park bantam

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    Decent effort Phillips impressive
     
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    #10 Park bantam, Jun 13, 2021
  17. Frank Castle

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    Thought Mount and Phillips were superb. Chased and pressed all game.
     
    #11 Frank Castle, Jun 13, 2021
  18. Get Rid Of It

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    Pretty dull start but the first time they have won their first game.

    Modric,especially in the second half looked way too deep to influence play.
    Their world class player but thankfully today did little to hurt England.
     
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    #12 Get Rid Of It, Jun 13, 2021
  19. Offcomedun

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    Still think so?
     
    #13 Offcomedun, Jun 13, 2021
  20. Offcomedun

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    Looked to me like Modric had a 100% pass completion rate today. But, as you say, most were far too deep to hurt us.
     
    #14 Offcomedun, Jun 13, 2021
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