Score Predictions & Match Thread: England v Czech Republic

[gijsbert_bos]

A draw would be fine because the next round of opponents are likely to be harder if we top the group.

But if we top the group, we will be in the weaker side of the knockouts. Yes, the next round might be harder but after that it's probably someone like Sweden, Denmark or Spain, I think. Plus, we will play mostly at Wembley of we top the group (and get through the knockouts), with I think one game in Rome.

 

[bbh 11]

Maguire in for Mings. For me Mings has been the best player in the first two games.
Maguire probably a better chance of scoring at set pieces, but having seen a lot of players come into group games after 6 weeks etc.out, it is very hard to get straight up to speed.

 

[sedgleyimp]

Maguire in for Mings. For me Mings has been the best player in the first two games.
Maguire probably a better chance of scoring at set pieces, but having seen a lot of players come into group games after 6 weeks etc.out, it is very hard to get straight up to speed.

I think Mings is on a yellow and if Maguire is going to break down it'd be better for him to do it tonight rather than trying to keep up with Mbappe or Ronaldo next week

 

[stokeimp]

Foden not even listed with subs. Injury? or another reason?

 

[NottyImp]

Foden not even listed with subs. Injury? or another reason?

Isn't he self-isolating?

 

[nlondonimp]

Foden not even listed with subs. Injury? or another reason?

I was going to ask the same question… seems odd to go from first 11 to not even in the 23. Although foden is the only england player on a yellow card, maybe that is the reason

 

[sedgleyimp]

Foden not even listed with subs. Injury? or another reason?

3 outfield players can't be named. Mount and Chilwell are the other two. If he's not going to be used because of the yellow card situation might as well fill the bench with those who might get on the pitch

 

[Sincilbanks]

Foden not even listed with subs. Injury? or another reason?

Yellow card isn't it, so left out because of "the absolute depth of young talent England have going forward" (c. The English Media)

 

[nlondonimp]

Foden not in the right frame of mind, as his dad has leaked the news of the boy’s transfer to a mate.

 

[Jules]

Bang!!!

 

[sedgleyimp]

Good England goal there. Saka and Grealish set it up nicely

 

[nlondonimp]

That is why you play grealish

 

[Jules]

Cheer up Stevie Clarke...

 

[Jules]

If only Sterling had learned to pass in the last match..

 

[Jules]

Come on Croatia, beat Shitland.

 

[Sincilbanks]

That is why you play grealish

Lucky deflected cross wasn't it? Remind me who was johnny on the spot to bury it?

 

[Norfolk Imp]

Much better 1st half, England deservedly ahead, the front 4 looking much livelier than previously. I’m still not sure what the Rice/Philips combination brings as neither demand the ball off the defenders when playing out from the back?

 

[Clive Ford is back]

Much better 1st half, England deservedly ahead, the front 4 looking much livelier than previously. I’m still not sure what the Rice/Philips combination brings as neither demand the ball off the defenders when playing out from the back?

We don't want Rice on a season loan.

 

[plumbob]

Lucky deflected cross wasn't it? Remind me who was johnny on the spot to bury it?

The immovable object.
Great player

 

[Sincilbanks]

The immovable object.
Great player

But for him we would have scored precisely zero goals in 2 and a half games though?