robertmac43
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Shaw is also his preferred LB, so it’s not even a real change. It’s just putting in the guy he wanted the whole time but couldn’t because Shaw had a knock.Shaw in for Trippier hardly addresses the main issue with the lack of changes, which has been with the attacking players.
You seem shocked they'd be pro-EnglandWatched 5 minutes of the BBC pre-match coverage and it's already vomit-inducing.
Put them back in their box Spain. Please.
Not shocked at all.You seem shocked they'd be pro-England
They're insufferable.Not shocked at all.
I've been subject to the same arrogance (occasionally cloaked in some fake modesty that quickly disappears the second they play a game) every 2 years for as long as I can remember.
If they lose, it will be more because Spain have easily been the best team in tournament, not because they f***ed it up. Spain are clear favorites.At some point it just becomes an odds thing doesn't it? I mean, how many times can you f*** up without finally getting it right?
But then again, this is England we are talking about.
I am perfectly aware they are capable of losing in both ways. This is what they do.If they lose it will be because Spain have easily been the best team in tournament, not because they f***ed it up.
It's even a bad choice because it helps Yamal come back inside.Shaw in for Trippier hardly addresses the main issue with the lack of changes, which has been with the attacking players.
That’s very nhl of themOnerepublic? What is this? 2008?
Rumour is that he indeed plans to start the same line-up, and I'd agree with you that he can't recover from his mistake thi time. Wrong personnel choices similar to what Nagelsmann did with Germay vs Spain.
Sort of weird that top managers in national team football are so fixated and rarely seem to learn. Top club managers are more flexible, although they do have more time and matches to tinker with things.
Some stats trivia before the match: Spain are now only one goal shy of equally tournament record for goals scored, currently held by France team form 1984.
Rice has played most minutes and covered most ground during the tournament so far, so his done the leg work at least.
And finally, has Spain asked for permission to play Yamal after 11 p.m local timeOr are they planning to sub him off before that or break the law?
According to German law, underage persons are not allowed to work after 11. So maybe some police officer , sworn to serve the law, will drag him off the pitch at that timeBut seriously, most likely Spain will have to pay the 30 000 € fine, if even that for breaking the law.
Wuss!I can't bring myself to watch. Good luck everyone.
Ultimately the same felling here.Call me a contrarian but i dont really care if England wins i just want a good game.