Originally Posted by mikeyddd:
“Wait until the Italy game is over before making predictions like that”
Even with England losing against Italy - I still think they could go through - (all depends on what happens in England versus Uruguay game). However assuming that is a draw - England only have to beat Costa Rica whereas Uruguay have to beat Italy.
England must be ever so slightly second favourites in the group.
Whereas before today it looked like Italy and Uruguay (who after all are the seeded team) would go through now I think it is definitely Italy who will top the group - with England and Uruguay now fighting for that second spot.
Even if England lost against Uruguay there is still a tiny chance they could go through depending on goal difference.
Assume Italy get all 9 points - and each of the other teams get 3 - then goal difference will come into play for that second spot - and lets face it only jammy England could progress with 3 points LOL
oh I forgot to mention the possibility of England beating Uruguay (and after today's performance from Uruguay) it is possible - they England are definitely through.