Originally Posted by
upthemaggies
Seeing that Germany couldn't beat Hungary in Munich and are generally considered to have one the poorest squads they've ever had, England ought to be able to beat them at Wembley. To lose the QF against Sweden or Ukraine would be embarrassing, so they should make the semi-finals at least.
I'm fairly indifferent when it comes to England. I am English but have ancestry from at least two of the other home nations, possibly some Irish as well. I don't wish England to lose but the last time I found myself properly willing them to win was 2008, largely because it was the first tournament my eldest was engaged with.
Objectively, I think you've got to give them a very good chance now. If they go out to Germany after having chucked away the best chance they will ever be given to reach a World Cup final (avoiding every single one of Brazil, Argentina, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, the host nation and potentially tricky games with home nations), I don't see much point in sticking with Southgate who has to be the weakest link. England have very good players and it would seem the manager is holding them back.
We'll see what happens. I'm supporting Wales for now.