Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Belgium v England Kane looking to cement the golden boot if he starts. Lukaku two goals behind him with half a chance to win the golden boot if he doesn't. A Belgium win would be their best WC performance ever, if you are prepared to celebrate 3rd place as a distinct achievement that is better than just a semi final exit. I am personally not. Yeah, it's pointless. Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Most of the big names have been retained for this one. Bodes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Full force. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Come on, Kane. Show people you're better than Pelé. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 With nothing left to lose, both teams will go for it, so I expect plenty of goals... and probably Belgium to edge it by the odd one in five. I also predict that Kane and Lukaku will both score today. Hopefully Sterling will as well, just to shut the Mail up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Quick reminder of the Golden Boot rules if Kane and Lukaku end up tied: Quote If there is more than one player with the same number of goals, since 1994 the tie-breaker goes to the player without a penalty goal, if none has a penalty then the tie breaker goes to the person with more Assists - with the FIFA Technical Study Group deciding whether an assist is to be counted as such. If there is still more than one player, the tie-breaker since 2006 goes to the player who has played the least amount of time. Currently Kane has six goals with three penalties, Lukaku has four goals but no penalties. So if they end up on six goals each Lukaku would win. Assists would only come into play if they were tied on goals AND penalties which could only happen if Lukaku scored at least three penalties today. And all that said, still just about possible for one of the French or Croatian lads to catch them both up tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Looking to see what this midfield trio can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Ought to have given Butland a game I reckon. Such a thankless task going to a tournament as a second choice keeper knowing you almost certainly won't play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think Belgium wins this 2 or 3-1. I would have given Rashford the start today, disappointing for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 No idea how either set of players can be bothered with playing today. Such a pointless game. Its coming home, 3rd or 4th place medals are coming home... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 The last time we were involved in the bronze medal match. Great call on that first goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Remember being at cub camp for the third place playoff in Italia 90 Watched about ten minutes and then we all went outside to play football and all the adults were trying to get us back inside to watch it because it was England and even back then we all knew it was pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, av3ry said: The last time we were involved in the bronze medal match. Great call on that first goal Shilts with the obligatory once-per-tournament English goalkeeping brainfart there. Today is obviously Pickford's turn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 What a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Belgium scored. Oh no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 0-1. So we'll play Colombia if it stays like this right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Whoops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Meunier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Rubbish defending all round there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Rose went to sleep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 That defending won't bring it home. Ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 minute ago, grff said: 0-1. So we'll play Colombia if it stays like this right? Don't ask me how, but losing this match might give us a better chance of having an easier qualifying group for Qatar 2022. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Laxadaisical? That's not how you say it, Matterface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 England's defending looks so unconvincing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 This game doing wonders for the reputation of Jordan Henderson so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Tenth different scorer for Belgium this World Cup, equals the beautifully obscure record of most different goalscorers from one team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Poor touch there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 What's going on with Danny Roses socks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 My housemate looked extremely irritated when I got him to turn the tennis off to put this on, my reasoning being that we shouldn’t miss an England World Cup match. I am already regretting my decision but am too proud to admit my mistake to my housemate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Sterling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, Rob1981 said: Tenth different scorer for Belgium this World Cup, equals the beautifully obscure record of most different goalscorers from one team. Who had the record before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Wo oh oh We're all here in russia Wo oh oh We are getting battered Wo oh oh England's going home in 4th place 1 2 3 4 Wo oh oh We're all here in russia Wo oh oh We are getting battered Wo oh oh England's going home in 4th place 1 2 3 4 Wo oh oh We're all here in russia Wo oh oh We are getting battered Wo oh oh England's going home in 4th place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Love Train is going to enter the footballing vernacular, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TioPatinhax Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 looking forward to another meltdown of the english supporters after another defeat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, TioPatinhax said: looking forward to another meltdown of the english supporters after another defeat I don't think any of us care enough to reach anywhere near meltdown levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjglvz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think the losers still get a 3rd-place medal anyway, not that we will lose of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Why is Sterling getting the start here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Tenth different scorer for Belgium this World Cup, equals the beautifully obscure record of most different goalscorers from one team. 2 minutes ago, Orzelek said: Who had the record before? France 1982 and Italy 2006 squads both had ten different scorers. Belgium’s ten scorers this year includes an opposition OG actually. Disappointing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Kane bottles it...again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Great set up by Sterling. Poor miss though, Kane should have at least hit the target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Should have scored. However weak we've looked in defence, at least we're creating half chances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Kane is nervous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, CFuller said: Love Train is going to enter the footballing vernacular, isn't it? What is the "Love Train"? Seen it mentioned many times on this forum, but I don't really know what it is refering to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Kane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ackter said: Why is Sterling getting the start here? Well every team needs a player to frustrate and break down attacks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 How was Kane's first effort VS Croatia (the one that was saved before hitting the post) not an effort on target? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Kane again He's good, but he's no Alan Shearer and certainly not talented enough to carry this team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, Rob1981 said: France 1982 and Italy 2006 squads both had ten different scorers. Belgium’s ten scorers this year includes an opposition OG actually. Disappointing. Thanks OG shouln't count for this record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, Orzelek said: What is the "Love Train"? Seen it mentioned many times on this forum, but I don't really know what it is refering to Glenn Hoddle coined it to describe England's corner routine. Personally, I think it makes as much sense as having Glenn Hoddle in the commentary box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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