First match is always toughz you can ask how did England only score two against Tunisia when Belgium could have put 6 or 7 past them

How did Belguim fail to score against Panama for the entire first half ? 

Lampard nailing the football trivia.

2 minutes ago, Brutos said:

First match is always toughz you can ask how did England only score two against Tunisia when Belgium could have put 6 or 7 past them

Tunisia actually tried to play football against Belguim, something they didn't do in the first game.

2 minutes ago, AlexTommo said:

Lampard nailing the football trivia.

I shouted German Brazil game too. 

10 minutes into the 2nd half and we haven't even scored yet. Embarrasing.

Harry Kane bound to steal that from Ruben.

1 minute ago, AlexTommo said:

Harry Kane bound to steal that from Ruben.

Greedy f**ker ain’t he!

So who are England possible round 16 opponents

1 minute ago, Brutos said:

So who are England possible round 16 opponents

Japan, Senegal, Poland or Columbia.

Shows you how good city system makes players look. Walker has looked like a headless chicken at times. 

2 minutes ago, enigma said:

Shows you how good city system makes players look. Walker has looked like a headless chicken at times. 

To be fair, he's playing CB, it doesn't suit him.

Is that if they win the group?

Japan, Senegal, Poland or Columbia.

1 minute ago, Brutos said:

Is that if they win the group?

Or finish 2nd.

Win the group and we get 2nd place from Group H, finish 2nd and get winners of Group H.

Not been great but this result hopefully means another 90 mins for RLC v Belgium.

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Cahill may not have had a great season, but England need some experience and leadership in that defence.

54 minutes ago, coco said:

Kane 4 goals in 135 minutes.

5 goals in 153 mins. 

Belguim 8-2 +6

England 8-2 +6

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Here's a breakdown of how the World Cup tiebreaker scenarios play out for teams that are tied in points.

1. Goal difference in all group matches

2. Goals scored in all group matches

If two or more teams are still tied after using these initial tiebreakers, the next round of tiebreakers is used.

3. Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned.

4. Goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned.

5. Greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned.

6. Greater number of points obtained in the fair play conduct of the teams based on yellow and red cards received in all group matches as follows:

• Yellow card: minus one point
• Indirect red card as the result of a second yellow card: minus three points
• Direct red card: minus four points
• Yellow card and direct red card: minus five points
(Only one of the above deductions shall be applied to a player in a single match)

7. Drawing of lots by FIFA Organizing Committee (a random draw)

 

 

7, Sounds dodgy

17 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Cahill may not have had a great season, but England need some experience and leadership in that defence.

Walker looks out of place in the back 3. He’s a one trick pace merchant, he’s definitely no Dave!

 

f**king brilliant. We're not the greatest side, we do have spirit and now importantly momentum. Be interesting to see how we approach Thursday, finishing second could be advantageous.

Funny he can get full 90 in the world cup but can't get in our team

Not been great but this result hopefully means another 90 mins for RLC v Belgium.

Given the weak opposition and England's unconvincing win against Tunisia we can't read too much into these results, but what will encourage England is the fact that they've actually started a WC campaign strongly, whereas in 2010 and 2014 they just spluttered along, often against somewhat weaker opposition, before being dumped out fairly early doors. These victories will at least give them confidence that they can go on to bigger and better things. Whether or not they actually do is another question, especially if they finish second (which is a reasonable possibility given Belgium is in the group). 

As for Australia, I've been heartened by our performances against France and Denmark. Lots of heart, courage, organisation. Jedinak has led strongly, Mooy has consistently impressed and Behich/Risdon/Rogic/Sainsbury/Milligan/Leckie/Arzani/Ryan have made at least a decent fist of things. Problem is, we have no finishers in our side. 

If everything stays as it is and England get through the last 16, then we get either Brazil or Germany.......i think i would prefer us to finish 2nd.

If we finish 2nd, we get either Mexico or Switzerland. They are both doing well, but our record against Brazil and Germany is terrible, so i would rather we went up against Mexico or Switzerland.