4 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

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.

No comment on Australia?

Mind, it'd be great to get to the last 16 and a modern miracle if we made the QF.

Wouldn't surprise me if we drew or even lost to Peru (though Peru haven't been lucky scorers - forgive the pun). 

I put a fiver on England a couple of months ago about 30-1 to win the Cup, I liked the odds.

I'm not convinced currently, though we are scoring against lower rated opposition we make the odd mistake in the area between our CBs and Midfield which clinical sides might well take advantage of.

Kane, Stones, and Lingard very good goals.

Didn't see the RLC card incident, was it a yellow or unlucky?

 

3 minutes ago, Strider6003 said:

Didn't see the RLC card incident, was it a yellow or unlucky?

The yellow was a bit unlucky, he seemed to just bundle into the Panama player but there wasn't really any cynicism in it. He fouled a few minutes before so it may have been for persistent fouling.

Edited June 24, 20188 yr by the special one

Thought his yellow was harsh.

Good win, switched off a bit at the end, but to be expected so far ahead and in that heat.

 

Just showed one of my fav world cup.moments. Platt's goal against Belgium in 1990. Would be brilliant if we could get a good run again into the latter stages.

11 minutes ago, charierre said:

Just showed one of my fav world cup.moments. Platt's goal against Belgium in 1990. Would be brilliant if we could get a good run again into the latter stages.

Double-edged motivation for the Belgians, they hit the post twice in that one though agree a fantastic goal by Platt.

2-2 between Japan and Senegal. As it stands if Poland or Colombia lose later they're out. Crazy.

Me vs Me in the works sweepstake and there was nothing separating me. 

7 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Me vs Me in the works sweepstake and there was nothing separating me. 

C'mon, one of you must have a slight edge.

Judging by today's match, Senegal won't be the first African world champions, neither Japan the first Asian champions. Especially the former is a tragedy, as I adore the Senegal manager.

Edited June 24, 20188 yr by Valerie

14 minutes ago, Valerie said:

C'mon, one of you must have a slight edge.

Yes. Belgium. 

I must admit when Gareth Southgate was appointed I wasn't at all convinced but credit where credit is due,  I'm liking everything about him so far.

He's going about his job quietly and professionaly and seems to have blended a real team spirit into this England side. Great stuff.

14 minutes ago, WeatherMan said:

I must admit when Gareth Southgate was appointed I wasn't at all convinced but credit where credit is due,  I'm liking everything about him so far.

He's going about his job quietly and professionaly and seems to have blended a real team spirit into this England side. Great stuff.

I was somewhat optimistic after hearing what he had achieved with the younger England sides especially after having a number of experienced managers and playing poorly.

Who is the Scottish co-commentator on Itv for Poland v Columbia ?  I honestly can't understand a word he's saying.

2 minutes ago, WeatherMan said:

Who is the Scottish co-commentator on Itv for Poland v Columbia ?  I honestly can't understand a word he's saying.

Ally McCoist

13 minutes ago, the special one said:

Ally McCoist

Thought so......any chance of subtitles !

i think we might have our first 0-0 game of the tournament 

Cuadrado needs to stop with these deep crosses. 

great pass by James

I like Colombia's second kit.

Curtains for Poland.

That Senegal vs Colombia game gonna be gooood

I'm getting Shevchenko vibes from Lewandowski. He just doesn't seem like the same player anymore.

That 3rd goal means Columbia have +2 goal difference. Senegal and Japan only have +1

Edited June 24, 20188 yr by the special one

Tell you what. That Cuadrado and Falcao look good. We should try and get them.

Should have tried to get James on loan last year , when he is on his game hes a game changer