England v Croatia - Euro 2020 - 13/06/21 - Group D - Match Thread

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Match Thread

England v Croatia

SomethingElse

Come on Croatia!

ShamoBuc

Score draw I reckon, weird team selection by Southgate, over thinking it I think.

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https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1404048423175741443?s=19

https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1404047331050336259?s=19

y0ssar1an22

watching bbc here. that was some miss by gazza in 96

el Fenomeno

What's up with Sancho and Chilwell? Not on the bench?

ArmaniJeanss

Sancho not even in the 23 match-day squad seems very strange, surely he would be a decent option from the bench.
Chilwell & Maguire (injury) seem to be the other two outcasts.
edit. @ poster above, max of 23 allowed.

BenK

That is a dodgy English defense.

Mr.Nice Guy

Excited for this game. Think both sides have impressive attacks and questionable defences. That often means a game with goals.

Surprised by some of Southgate's selections I must say. I'll go for England to edge it.

el Fenomeno

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

max of 23 allowed.

But 2 goalkeepers?

~Rebel~

Chilwell seems to be injured, Andrew I guess Shaw must be lacking fitness or something? But even then you still have Saka as someone who naturally plays fullback. Trippier just a really weird call.

ben.schlomo

Typical cautious approach from Southgate.

MisterAnarchy

BenK wrote: »

That is a dodgy English defense.

Dodgy central midfield too, ultra negative.

This looks like being a bore draw.

is_that_so

Lots of "football's coming home" rubbish in the lead up to the match. One of the few times I might stick with RTE!

ArmaniJeanss

el Fenomeno wrote: »

But 2 goalkeepers?

That is probably as per the rules (I'm not 100%).

Remember the norm in these competitions is a squad of 23 with everyone named on the bench, so there would always be 2 keepers on the bench.
UEFA expanded to squad of 26 on request of the teams, but the rule of the 3 keepers being in the 23 named on the day is probably still there (I'm not going to check this !)

~Rebel~

el Fenomeno wrote: »

But 2 goalkeepers?

Yeah, with 2 keepers and 2 CBs on the bench, it definitely looks a conscious choice not to name Sancho, unless he’s injured?

is_that_so

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Score draw I reckon, weird team selection by Southgate, over thinking it I think.

Yeah, my feeling too. He does approach things with an abundance of caution.

gormdubhgorm

y0ssar1an22 wrote: »

watching bbc here. that was some miss by gazza in 96

Yeah the leg stretching one, that team had great momentum.

I ended up going to Russia v Italy by chance that year in Anfield. There was a real buzz in England during that tournament.

Will home comforts help England today? In theory it should.

gormdubhgorm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Yeah, with 2 keepers and 2 CBs on the bench, it definitely looks a conscious choice not to name Sancho, unless he’s injured?

If Sancho is not injured the English media will have plenty to attack him with if he does not get a win today.

ctrl-alt-delete

Southgate may be too worried about Modric.

Still plenty in attack though for England. Will be interesting to see how Sterling performs given his form.

pavb2

is_that_so wrote: »

Yeah, my feeling too. He does approach things with an abundance of caution.

I think as it’s a case of being the first game of the tournament, not losing is more important than winning.

Game needs Croatia to score early to create a bit of excitement

Neeson

MOD Snip

POKERKING

As expected from southgate. Abs gutless

BenK

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Dodgy central midfield too, ultra negative.

This looks like being a bore draw.

Seems a pretty unbalanced line up. Shaw/Chilwell not starting ahead of Trippier is very odd. Will be very interesting to see how they perform in their first match all the same.

Lucas Hood

Bit silly letting them name 26 players in squad but only letting 23 be in match day squad.

eagle eye

I think Grealish should be starting, no real creativity in the three behind Kane, they are all pretty direct players. I don't think I'd have Sterling there.

lawred2

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Bit silly letting them name 26 players in squad but only letting 23 be in match day squad.

Yeah, if there's no injuries, it forces a coach to exclude just three players. Does seem particularly unnecessary.

Deeper Blue

Did Liam call Kramaric "the new kid on the scene"?

He'll be 30 on Friday!

madalig12

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Woah there.

You love Liverpool. But the English are dumb.

Let's think about this for a second...

Said England not the English. Clearly a reference to Southgate being so dumb. But if you need it spelt out to ya...

theoneeyedman

BenK wrote: »

Seems a pretty unbalanced line up. Shaw/Chilwell not starting ahead of Trippier is very odd. Will be very interesting to see how they perform in their first match all the same.

Is Chilwell injured?

Tyrone Mings and Stones are a big weakness, especially with Pickford behind them. An accident waiting to happen for England

adaminho

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Bit silly letting them name 26 players in squad but only letting 23 be in match day squad.

The rule state that a maximum of 12 subs are allowed. Whilst you can change tournament rules re squad size, to change Subs would meaning changing the rules worldwide.

Dillonb3

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Did Liam call Kramaric "the new kid on the scene"?

He'll be 30 on Friday!

Used to play for Leicester as well

ShaneU

Trippier at left back
Mings - total liability, nasty player
Phillips - limited player, two holding midfielders?
Sterling - terrible this season

Southgate setting up way too cautious, hope it comes back to bite him. Sancho not even on the bench

marklazarcovic

Maybe he ain't happy with Sancho organising his utd move whilst there.

PsychoPete

Trippier starting instead of Shaw is very odd

cmac2009

BenK wrote: »

Seems a pretty unbalanced line up. Shaw/Chilwell not starting ahead of Trippier is very odd. Will be very interesting to see how they perform in their first match all the same.

Should easily take care of this Croatian team with that lineup.

Deeper Blue

The lads on RTE predicting it'll be the best game so far means we're guaranteed a 0-0

lawred2

Looks very warm

Lovely pictures of the queen

martingriff

The 3 on the BBC setting up all type of excuses for a tight game and how a draw will be a great result as if its crucial we they do not lose

Agent Coulson

Come on Croatia

murpho999

I really hate how English supporters always boo opponent's anthems.

Agent Coulson

Booing the anthems wait for the knee.

yourdeadwright

Not starting an actually left back is criminal especially when Foden will drift in, Where will the width come from

Deeper Blue

Without wanting to get too political, Rice belting out God Save the Queen annoys me way more than it should

Deeper Blue

Obviously nothing they can do but I hate when half the pitch is in the shade like this

lawred2

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Without wanting to get too political, Rice belting out God Save the Queen annoys me way more than it should

Oireland is a luvlee countree

Acosta

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Booing the anthems wait for the knee.

I just can't hope for a side with so many scummy fans.

Mr.Nice Guy

Foden off the post. So close.

is_that_so

Great shot!

Francie Barrett

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Without wanting to get too political, Rice belting out God Save the Queen annoys me way more than it should

Liked it better when he was tweeting "up the ra"

Nerdlingr

Thought if the ball hits the ref and the team.in possession retains possession it's play on??