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

lawred2

Keeper lucky it didn't rebound in off him

lawred2

The English young lads look sharp

is_that_so

Phillips having a crack at it.

Mr.Nice Guy

Nice start to this game. England's attack looking dangerous.

Gbear

Despite being short a couple of their best players this looks pretty dominant from England so far.

Francie Barrett

Why are the booing Modric?

Mr.Crinklewood

Referee keeps getting in the way.

Mr.Crinklewood

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Why are the booing Modric?

They just boo everything, some teams have fans that just boo the opposition.

Muahahaha

Did Lovren retire from international football or just not make the squad at all?

Cracking match so far. England look fantastic, and I’d forgotten how much fans add to the occasion. Also apparent to me that Ireland have no business being at this tournament unfortunately.

Tom Mann Centuria

Wouldn't trust Pickford as far as I can throw him.

FixdePitchmark

Hate the fans. But is a joy to watch this English team . Their team now a reflection of the premiership style as opposed to an English Style.

ArtyM

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Why are the booing Modric?

I dont know and I would be confident that if you were to ask many of the 'fans' that are dong the booing, they would not know either.

FixdePitchmark

ArtyM wrote: »

I dont know and I would be confident that if you were to ask many of the 'fans' that are dong the booing, they would not know either.

Could be a spurs thing.

Tom Mann Centuria

ArtyM wrote: »

I dont know and I would be confident that if you were to ask many of the 'fans' that are dong the booing, they would not know either.

He said something about arrogance, it was more in relation to English media than the team, he even clarified that fact, but football fans aren't known for nuance.

martingriff

Muahahaha wrote: »

Did Lovren retire from international football or just not make the squad at all?

Nursing an injury

pjohnson

Muahahaha wrote: »

Did Lovren retire from international football or just not make the squad at all?

Didnt make match day squad but is in the 26

ctrl-alt-delete

Muahahaha wrote: »

Did Lovren retire from international football or just not make the squad at all?

Injured.

Nerdlingr

They booed the anthem so.no surprise they're trying to get on the oppositions backs by booing them too.

is_that_so

Deleted User wrote: »

Cracking match so far. England look fantastic, and I’d forgotten how much fans add to the occasion. Also apparent to me that Ireland have no business being at this tournament unfortunately.

Cracking? I've just seen a neighbour painting, now that was exciting! Match has had its moments but fairly pedestrian at times.

DM_7

Kalvin Phillips looking the part so far.

Only a handful of caps but likely to be a key player for them, his advanced position and ability to read the game, press, has pinned Croatia back, it will be interesting to see how Croatia work around it as the game progresses.

Weepsie

Phillips is being allowed free reign to foul as he sees fit by the ref. He's missing some blatant fouls, or rather just ignoring them

HalloweenJack

Modric mentioned the fact that having some countries having home games with a crowd gives them an unfair advantage. I don'g think he's wrong but that could be enough reason for some people to boo him.

I can nver understand how players looking across the line get caught offside like Kane did there.

is_that_so

is_that_so wrote: »

Cracking? I've just seen a neighbour painting, now that was exciting! Match has had its moments but fairly pedestrian at times.

I’m enjoying it anyway. Enjoy the painting.

Weepsie

DM_7 wrote: »

Kalvin Phillips looking the part so far.

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He's kicking them about the place. That's not looking the part

Nerdlingr

England playing some great stuff in fairness. great movement up top. Mount is a lovely player.

DM_7

DM_7 wrote: »

Kalvin Phillips looking the part so far.

Only a handful of caps but likely to be a key player for them, his advanced position and ability to read the game, press, has pinned Croatia back, it will be interesting to see how Croatia work around it as the game progresses.

One of the players who could be playing for Ireland...

Rice
Kane
Phillips
Grealish

Ah well...

Liamalone

Croatia haven't had a sniff so far, England playing well.

irishguitarlad

Croatia coming into it now.

Bounty Hunter

I’m a biased Villa fan but this game could be set up for a super sub like Grealish to do something special when the Croatian side is tiring in the second half. That said the first 15m suggested England have enough to get things done earlier but Croatia are looking more assured as the half goes on.

How Soon Is Now

[Deleted User] wrote: »

One of the players who could be playing for Ireland...

Rice
Kane
Phillips
Grealish

Ah well...

It's grand sure we will have a load of Africans and South Americans playing for us someday!

Weepsie

This ref is drunk.
Modric was taken out. Sterling took another player our. Phillips is tripping anyone who passes him and he's blowing a foul if an English player falls over

namloc1980

Looking at the Croations in the black jerseys - must be roasting.

eagle eye

ShaneU wrote:

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

While I'm not disagreeing fully with you I got to ask who is a better option than Mings?
And as much as I don't think Trippier should be starting he was England's best player in the 2018 World Cup so it's understandable that the coach would want to pick him but I do think that Shaw is a better option.
I'd say Phillips is in there to deal with Modric which is understandable even if I wouldn't do it personally.
Agree on Sterling completely.

ShaneU

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

I’m a biased Villa fan but this game could be set up for a super sub like Grealish to do something special when the Croatian side is tiring in the second half. That said the first 15m suggested England have enough to get things done earlier but Croatia are looking more assured as the half goes on.

Should have started over Sterling in the first place
Mad decision

sligeach

2 fouls in quick succession that the referee failed to penalize. The BBC commentators showing clear bias, saying they weren't fouls and the referee was great.

How Soon Is Now

sligeach wrote: »

2 fouls in quick succession that the referee failed to penalize. The BBC commentators showing clear bias, saying they weren't fouls and the referee was great.

What do you expect look who's playing sure.

KungPao

What’s the bets Pickford does a Packie Bonner at some stage today? Croatia need to have a few shots to test him though.

Tom Mann Centuria

sligeach wrote: »

2 fouls in quick succession that the referee failed to penalize. The BBC commentators showing clear bias, saying they weren't fouls and the referee was great.

I'd watch on a different channel if you don't want bias. They're the national broadcaster and I'd expect them to be a bit biased.

namloc1980

Walker is a disaster :pac:

Bounty Hunter

ShaneU wrote: »

Should have started over Sterling in the first place
Mad decision

SouthGate is a pragmatist but it could work out for him if Sterling draws a blank and then he comes on and brings them to life.

England have regressed the more the half has gone on, need to get Mount, Kane & Fodden on the ball more and stop giving modric as much yime on it as he could start dictating things.

Irish_rat

Southgate with a shocking lineup.

Nerdlingr

Few times already Foden has lost the LB in behind him.

sligeach

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

South Gate is a pragmatist but it could work out for him if Sterling draws a blank and then he comes on and brings them to life.

England have regressed the more the half has gone on, need to get Mount, Kane & Fidel on the ball more and stop giving modric as much yime on it as he could start dictating things.

Fidel Castro?

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

need to get Mount, Kane & Fidel on the ball more...

If they think taking the knee is Marxist, surely playing Fidel Castro would drive them nuts...

namloc1980

England have faded away quite a bit here.

murpho999

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

I'd watch on a different channel if you don't want bias. They're the national broadcaster and I'd expect them to be a bit biased.

Not good enough for me. There's a difference between being biased and just failing to report the truth.

I can just never watch British media with international tournaments especially with England games.
Bland , biased and no proper insight at all.

TheRiverman

sligeach wrote: »

2 fouls in quick succession that the referee failed to penalize. The BBC commentators showing clear bias, saying they weren't fouls and the referee was great.

Still better than listening to Kenny Cunningham.

KungPao

namloc1980 wrote: »

Walker is a disaster :pac:

He’s certainly no Des Walker.

Francie Barrett

Both teams extremely cagey here, neither wants to lose.