The Euros thread

[GUNBOAT]

Spain Italy

Everyone assumes it'll be an Italy England final and it may well be but these tournaments have a habit of throwing up surprises. I described Spain as a team in transition, and that's still how it looks, probably not quite good enough to win it. They don't have that killer striker in front of goal. They dont have that lightening quick ability to cut defences open any more but Morata finally looks like he's woken up so maybe never say never.

But they will keep the ball and they will make you work. They will frustrate you. But they will probably cough up an opportunity for you as well. Will Italy take them if they come? Probably.

Odds suggest Italy v Scum final, but you never quite know, Denmark v Spain anyone?

I backed Italy EW god knows what page and at the moment i am relaxed and comfortable with my choice.

[tHeArAb]

I was saying to the sister in law last night, whilst watching her in the mirror from behind, I think England and Southgate have got this spot on. The nonsense about a 0-0 draw with us was funny to hear and watch. It is theirs to lose so many factors in their favour the draw, the home ties, players now clicking and confidence sky high as well as a manager who ignores the press and does what he believes. She never answered me as she was squeeling like a stuffed pig at the time, wriggling around like a lizard in a tin.

Bonus points for anyone to name the song there

They'll do what they always do. Play & beat the sh*te teams they come up against. Think they're the best team in the world as a result, hen get pumped as soon as they play someone decent as per Croatia at the World Cup. Unfortunately that'll probably be in the final. The tears will make the suffering until then worth it however.

[stokearab]

I backed Italy EW god knows what page and at the moment i am relaxed and comfortable with my choice.

Yeah. If I had to put the house on one team it would be the pasta munchers.

[stokearab]

But the crispy bacon boys of Denmark may just spring a surprise, I'm not writing them off.

[GUNBOAT]

Yeah. If I had to put the house on one team it would be the pasta munchers.

Ukraine were totally knackered from the off last night England expects,Denmark will be a different animal.The last time they played at Wembley(9 months ago)they had 57% possession,won the game and England had 2 sent off.

[footballfan123]

They'll do what they always do. Play & beat the sh*te teams they come up against. Think they're the best team in the world as a result, hen get pumped as soon as they play someone decent as per Croatia at the World Cup. Unfortunately that'll probably be in the final. The tears will make the suffering until then worth it however.

Hate to point out that England beat Croatia in the group, not the Croatia of 2018 but still a team that beat Scotland convincingly and almost got past Spain coming back from the dead.
England also beat Germany, not the Germany of old but still a formidable opponent.
They beat the czechs who with schick lit up the tournament, didn't beat Scotland but Scotland were well up for the game and a draw suited both.
Whether we like it or not England are flourishing under Southgate, the team are galvanised, as usual its the circus surrounding it that annoys the rest of the UK but if it was Scotland in the semi it would be the same if not worse, Craig brown the day before the tournament said Scotland should at least make the semi final and maybe even win the trophy, don't get me started on what the Scottish media did to billy gilmour, same mistakes as English media with Owen, Beckham, Rooney, put them up there in the spotlight and they minute they can't play the team is beat before a ball is kicked.

Just trying to look beyond the natural desire to see England lose and focus on what's actually happening.

[TerryTheTerror]

You give England's previous opposition credit because of results they previously had against Scotland?

[tHeArAb]

Hate to point out that England beat Croatia in the group, not the Croatia of 2018 but still a team that beat Scotland convincingly and almost got past Spain coming back from the dead.
England also beat Germany, not the Germany of old but still a formidable opponent.
They beat the czechs who with schick lit up the tournament, didn't beat Scotland but Scotland were well up for the game and a draw suited both.
Whether we like it or not England are flourishing under Southgate, the team are galvanised, as usual its the circus surrounding it that annoys the rest of the UK but if it was Scotland in the semi it would be the same if not worse, Craig brown the day before the tournament said Scotland should at least make the semi final and maybe even win the trophy, don't get me started on what the Scottish media did to billy gilmour, same mistakes as English media with Owen, Beckham, Rooney, put them up there in the spotlight and they minute they can't play the team is beat before a ball is kicked.

Just trying to look beyond the natural desire to see England lose and focus on what's actually happening.

Yeah I realise they beat Croatia and Germany. Thanks for that. Both teams you've just admitted are not as good as they have been. Germany have been utter sh*te this tournament and Croatia are a million miles away from the team that was in the last World Cup. So back to my point, let's see how they fair when they come up against probably the only proper decent team left in Italy. They've been very very lucky with the draw they've had. Playing teams who couldn't muster more than a single win in the tournament in the knockout phase. Much like the World Cup where they drew the mighty Columbia then Sweden. It really was 'coming home' that year as they only had Croatia to beat before the final. Sound familiar?

[JamesMcClean]

Yeah I realise they beat Croatia and Germany. Thanks for that. Both teams you've just admitted are not as good as they have been. Germany have been utter sh*te this tournament and Croatia are a million miles away from the team that was in the last World Cup. So back to my point, let's see how they fair when they come up against probably the only proper decent team left in Italy. They've been very very lucky with the draw they've had. Playing teams who couldn't muster more than a single win in the tournament in the knockout phase. Much like the World Cup where they drew the mighty Columbia then Sweden. It really was 'coming home' that year as they only had Croatia to beat before the final. Sound familiar?

That’s assuming Italy make it through. If Spain beat them then I think it’s on......................

[tHeArAb]

That’s assuming Italy make it through. If Spain beat them then I think it’s on......................

Italy are going to win the tournament and me & GB are going to be in the money. Shoosht.