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Old 16-06-2016, 01:40
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I know We never seem to learn that lesson, I think it's England's biggest weakness in all honesty. In attack, we looked almost as good as Germany, but the Germans didn't sit back so deep when they scored their first. England continuing to think 1 goal is enough, time and time again it's proved a shitty strategy, and even on the odd times when it does work, it feels like England scrape a win, because you have to sit through half the match watching shots rain down on us.
The go 1 nil up and sit back strategy simply does not work anymore and certainly wont work with this England team. It did 20 years ago or so when Italian teams were dominant, its an Italian style of play, but the Italians have always been known for having a rock solid defense. England do not have a rock solid defense. I hope Hodgson does not think he can implement that strategy in England's game because he simply cannot. The fact Germany the world cup winners of 2 years ago destroyed Brazil OF ALL TEAMS by 7 goals to 1 just underlines this. Teams who are going to win this tournament will keep attacking. We do not have the defence to try and hold on to a 1-0 lead. Simple as that. It is quite alarming to think Roy actually tried to hang on to a slim 1-0 lead when you look at the substitutions he made around the 70 min mark. I hope he wakes up and realises we CANNOT try and hang on to such a slim lead with our average defence. Sterling was not the greatest player in the last game, but he was occupying the Russian defense with his pace. Attack is probably our best form of defense in this tournament and Hodgson needs to realise we need more players who can put the ball in the back of the net. I hope he does not wait to long too realise this. Sturridge where are you?
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Old 16-06-2016, 02:14
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If Rooney's in midfield and Kane is taking the corners, then Wales should win. Rooney plays with his head down so much these days you wonder why he bothers to turn up.
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Old 16-06-2016, 09:04
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Think 'comfortably' is overdoing it. Ramsey is only top quality playing the attacking midfield or No10 role. And at the mo i'd take Deli Alli ahead of him. Also Ramsey looked rather lost in Wales 1st match with no genuine No9 to play behind, As to get Ramsey in is best role they had to play Bale up top with less licence to roam, and this system didn't look like it worked to me. So as an englishman i hope Wales play the same formation and system tomorrow, because i dont think they can win playing that way.
Maybe not the first XI, but when you consider Delph was a squad staple through qualifying I think Ramsey would find a place.
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Old 16-06-2016, 09:26
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England will beat Wales comfortably.
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Old 16-06-2016, 10:08
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Head-England. Heart (and soul!) - Wales.

Was, umm, minus 11 last time Wales were in a major tournament, so this is all new to me. If we hustle and harry and play out of our skins, who knows? A draw would be cool so we're top going into the last group match. (my Welsh pessimism kicks in when I think ahead to Russia. They've been woeful, but surely they'll actually turn up for a whole 90 minutes at some point?!)

It's an exciting prospect and will *try* to enjoy the game, despite already getting a bit jittery!
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Old 16-06-2016, 10:17
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England will beat Wales comfortably.
What makes you think it will be a comfortable England win?
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Old 16-06-2016, 10:49
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What makes you think it will be a comfortable England win?
Someone said Wales never do anything comfortably but the same can definitely be said about England too, more so when it comes to the big tournament games.
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Old 16-06-2016, 12:29
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I'm hoping we're following the Euro 96 pattern.....draw the the first game 1 - 1 then play against a Britsh side in game 2 (which would mean England 2 - 0 Bales)
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Old 16-06-2016, 14:56
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I'd like to revise my prediction please. England 2 Wales 1
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Old 16-06-2016, 15:55
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Not quite but I got to give Wales points for a good defence
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Old 16-06-2016, 16:15
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I'd like to revise my prediction please. England 2 Wales 1
Good late change!
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Old 16-06-2016, 16:32
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The last time England scored more than one goal in a tournament game was seven games ago. Given Bale is basically a lock to score that would have to change tomorrow if England are to win. I'd love to see it but right now it seems unlikely.
For 92 minutes my prediction was looking spot on. Delighted Sturridge proved me wrong

I think 4 points means England are through regardless of what happens in the last game and Wales with Russia to come should easily qualify too.
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Old 17-06-2016, 11:46
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I don't think so
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