England matches discussion.

How we all feeling about tomorrow? I am really hoping Rice is fit as we missed him big time against Norway and don't have a natural replacement (admittedly he played first half but could tell he wasn't right). I'd bring in Rogers for the right hand side of attack. He has the skill to create some magic, seems like Saka is favoured but he's been below par this tournament. Just having come back from injury won't be helping.

I am loving Tuchel - the man knows his own mind and stands by his decisions. You might not agree with them but he seems strong.

I don't feel overly fearful of Argentina to be honest. I hope the officials are strong and don't fall for any 'antics'. Tomorrow is the time for other players to step up, we can't always have Bellingham and Kane dragging us through (although i guess if that happens again i don't care if we win!).

Whatever happens in my heart of hearts I can't see us having enough to beat France or Spain - especially not France - but who knows eh, you've got to be in it to win it.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/13/england-declan-rice-winning-fitness-battle-argentina-world-cup?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

Spain playing in a City away kit.

 

I noticed that, thought it was just my colourblindness.

 

France totally bottled that. Spain looked awesome. If England manage to beat Argentina they will have to be at their very best to have a chance against Spain.
I wanted Spain to win because I feared that France’s front four would cut our defence to shreds. But I’m now wondering if France would have been easier opponents than Spain.