I also cheer on the other home nations, like Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland and if Scotland qualified I would the same them too if they play England it's slightly different admittedly.

Yes, me too. Of course I want England to beat the other home nations but if england go out then I will be cheering for Wales and the 2 Irish teams.

So fighting in Lille already I see. Russians going for England and Wakes fans. There will have to be expulsions now or UEFA will lose any credibility they have left!

"F**k off Russia, we're England and Wales"

They won't do it, they should, but they won't...........i dare them

Probably too concerned about receiving plutonium parcels at head office if they go down that route.

They actually have credibility left to lose??

They're the football equivalent of Geordie Shore, i.e who cares what people think about us.

Edit both Russia and UEFA.

2018's going to be a belting tournament. Stay away if you're British. Or gay. IOr straight. Or black. Or white. Or breathing.

Or human.

Pretty much covered already.

This is going to be a tough group to call with Hungary beating fancied Austria and Iceland holding Portugal.

Bit harsh to blame England fans for the unpredictable nature of group F though.

I'm heading out tomorrow. I'd fight weasels in the back room of an East end boozer with a drink inside me. They should be worried!

Might as well, they get blamed for everything else!

Ehhhh, Is India or Sudan a home nation ? I think you will find the Republic of Ireland is just as politically independent of Bighty as those two countries.
So less of the home nations bullcrap and trying to steal Irish sporting success when one of our teams or sports men or women do well.

When England conceded late against the Russians, Ireland fans in Paris were in hysterics, just something we can't help.

Maybe I should have said I'm happy to support Republic of Ireland as if they are a home nation because they are a close neighbour, as a true fan of this little sport called football.

Ireland isn't usually this precious.

Would you like some salt for the chip on your shoulder?

Did u go to the Portugal game yesterday James? Can't find the thread where u said which ones u were going to? How was it?

Then if you fall flat on your noses can I be excused for having a mini fist pump in your honour?

It was excellent. Great atmosphere too, Iceland's fans are superb, if slightly nuts! They reckon about 10% of their country's population were in Saint Etienne yesterday. Lots of English and Germans about as well. Got the train back to Lyon last night to find that the place has been swamped with Northern Ireland fans ahead of their game tomorrow.

I hope that you have a safe trip, and that you have a good time over there!

Awesome. The majority of the atmospheres have been great in the stadiums it seems.

Hopefully the troubles will die down now with this threat hanging over the sides, and with increased security.