(10-06-2012 22:49 )babelover48 Wrote:  when you look at how well the Eastern European teams have played so far, you must wonder if the next champions are going to come from that region. What's the betting on a Russia V Croatia final now?

(10-06-2012 23:21 )bigguy01 Wrote:  trapatoni could get the sack after the euros.

(10-06-2012 23:23 )William H Bonney Wrote:  

(10-06-2012 22:49 )babelover48 Wrote:  when you look at how well the Eastern European teams have played so far, you must wonder if the next champions are going to come from that region. What's the betting on a Russia V Croatia final now?

A Russia-Croatia final is 80/1.

(11-06-2012 04:45 )HannahsPet Wrote:  countrys always have plans and bookings when to come hiome its another non story by the sun they are just miffed there columnist didnt get the job see they have hired rio to write a peice for them no doubt slagging england off and how he would have won the euros single handed if he had been picked

(11-06-2012 06:15 )babelover48 Wrote:  

(11-06-2012 04:45 )HannahsPet Wrote:  countrys always have plans and bookings when to come hiome its another non story by the sun they are just miffed there columnist didnt get the job see they have hired rio to write a peice for them no doubt slagging england off and how he would have won the euros single handed if he had been picked

It would only be a story in the Sun if the FA confirmed it!! It'll be egg on the FA's faces if we were to get through though. as for Rio, i reckon he needs to stop throwing his toys out of the pram and accept Hodgson's decision. And as for today's games? If we are to win it would be nice to get a start like Croatia did last night with Ireland and score early or like Robson did in 1982. And I would like to see us keep the ball as much as possible. and i know Ukraine will do a good job on Sweden, i think they will simply over run them.
But I'd like to sse play brilliantly and win it by a couple of goals.
But the big question is; - how much will England miss Rooney? It's going to be tough without him. I wouild also prefer him starting with Wellbeck up front rather than Carroll. Put Carroll on the bench and give Wellbeck an hour. But I also want them to be positive going forward etc. I think rather than grind this game for a 1-0 win, I'd like us to take France apart. 2-0 (or maybe 3-0) would be a nice result.

(11-06-2012 09:09 )dan g 27 Wrote:  This is what the France team I think will look like

A back four of Debuchy, Rami, Mexes and Evra

Two defensive midfielders Diarra (Its usually M'vila, but he's injured) and Cabaye

Three more attack minded midfielders Ribery, Nasri and Mexes or Ben Arfa

Striker Benzema

Which player are you England worried about the most?