Darius1998 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Preview Two countries who at one stage fought for a century over spurious claims to a throne go head to head in our final quarter-final. France come into this having swept aside Poland after a few early scares and with Kylian Mbappe leading the goalscoring charts at this tournament. England, meanwhile, topped their group with little fuss as well and similarly overcame some early scares to put the African champions to bed. Winner's prize: A personal union over the loser semifinal against Morocco. Lineups Quarter final history England have been eliminated at this stage six times (1954, 1962, 1970, 1986, 2002 and 2006). They have gone beyond it on three occasions (1966, 1990 and 2018). Reigning champions France have only gone out at this stage twice (1938 and 2014). They have gone beyond it on six occasions (1958, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2006 and 2018). Past meetings They have met 31 times between them, with England winning 17 times to France's 9. The two World Cup meetings between them have both resulted in England wins (2-0 in 1966 and 3-1 in 1982). Here's a couple of their more recent competitive meetings: Zidane scored a late winner from the spot in 2004 after Gerrard played a perfect defence-splitting pass through to Henry. A forgettable game at Euro 2012 finished 1-1. Their most recent meeting saw France win 3-2 at home in a friendly. Edited December 10, 2022 by Darius1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 This is a very big game and I'm scared and already feeling a little emotional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Beers chilling, nausea increasing. inner buttock area moistening. HERE WE....HERE WE...HERE WE GO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 England wins if it's an open game with a lot of goals, just have way more firepower. If they played too negative and for 1-0, France has enough experience to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, ginnybob said: Beers chilling, nausea increasing. inner buttock area moistening. HERE WE....HERE WE...HERE WE GO Wrong side tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 You've obviously heard there's a football match on tonight. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Whoever wins this game wins the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm not ready for this. Can we push back to tomorrow please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Unchanged side. Edited December 10, 2022 by Haguey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Any chance Mbappe has eaten a dodgy lasagna and is out of the game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 YES LADS. England will be playing four three ****ing three. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, skybluedave said: I'm not ready for this. Can we push back to tomorrow please. Like a trip to the dentist, better to just get this over and done with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, skybluedave said: I'm not ready for this. Can we push back to tomorrow please. Can I have your curry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, ginnybob said: Any chance Mbappe has eaten a dodgy lasagna and is out of the game? sadly not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 See you on the other side chaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Harryseaess said: Whoever wins this game wins the World Cup. I woke up this morning thinking this 100%. Then Morocco happened Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Hoping for an Mbappe madness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, Haguey said: sadly not There's still a chance he's playing it cool but in actual fact his stomach is doing back flips and he's spent all afternoon on the bogs. Late scratch announcement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, SouthCoastRed said: I woke up this morning thinking this 100%. Then Morocco happened Yeah, nothing is out of the question. Personally, I think Croatia definitely loses to England, but we lost to France so many times in every sport that big numbers would have to return it once. If Argentina makes it, I fully expect every refereeing decision to go Messi's way, regardless of who they play against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, SouthCoastRed said: Can I have your curry? I ate it. Didn't enjoy. Chicken Pasanda and veggie biryani. I've some poppadoms you can have though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm sooooo hyped a wanna find a man in a stripy top and whack him round the head with a baguette 👊👊👊🏴🏴🏴 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, skybluedave said: I ate it. Didn't enjoy. Chicken Pasanda and veggie biryani. I've some poppadoms you can have though I want a curry now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, skybluedave said: I ate it. Didn't enjoy. Chicken Pasanda and veggie biryani. I've some poppadoms you can have though Surely it should have been a vindaloo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Southgate and Kane talked the big game pre match, glad to see we've carried on with the same side and formation from the last game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2022 ‘Mon England!! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 minute ago, SouthCoastRed said: Surely it should have been a vindaloo I'm to nervous for anything spicy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 If anybody has any requests for insults to throw at Gary Nev I’m right next to the ITV studio… 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, Weezer said: ‘Mon England!! Enjoy At least Wednesday getting a late equaliser means we can't have an ultra rare double disaster of a day! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 minute ago, ginnybob said: Enjoy At least Wednesday getting a late equaliser means we can't have an ultra rare double disaster of a day! Wait, we drew??! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, Weezer said: ‘Mon England!! Weezer, on the pitch, and break Mpabbes leg. For the team! For England!! For OTF!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, SouthCoastRed said: Weezer, on the pitch, and break Mpabbes leg. For the team! For England!! For OTF!!! Poor Kyle Mpabbè fearing for his life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Weezer said: Wait, we drew??! Yeah, Bin Man with the 95th minute goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, SouthCoastRed said: Weezer, on the pitch, and break Mpabbes leg. For the team! For England!! For OTF!!! I’m not sure I could catch him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, ginnybob said: Yeah, Bin Man with the 95th minute goal Are we 2nd now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, Weezer said: Are we 2nd now? No...still 2 points behind Plymouth :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeonflux Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 With Portugal out and Argentina and Croatia both looking kinda ropey, this game could be for all the marbles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, ginnybob said: No...still 2 points behind Plymouth :/ Boo. We were 1-0 down when I left for the stadium, assumed we’d lost. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, JD nawrat said: Poor Kyle Mpabbè fearing for his life Back in 2016, someone on the FM Touch forums asked why he couldn't find a young wonderkid called Kevin M'Bappe in his save. When I tried to correct him, he got a bit rude and SHOUTED AT ME. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Enjoy it @Weezer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Her arms nearly reach her knees ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Saka and Walker doubling up on Mbappe with their pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Arsssssssene Wennnnnnnger!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Anyway... the game. Look, my expectations for England were so low before this tournament that I didn't think we'd make it out of the group, let alone to the Quarters. I certainly don't expect us to beat France tonight - just that we at least give them a competitive game and don't roll over. This really is a 'make or break' game for Southgate as England manager, but his record against elite teams full of world-class talent is... not great. It's against teams like France that we get overly cautious and make too many silly mistakes that ultimately cost us. I think we're on our way now. France to win 2-1, in 90 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, CFuller said: Back in 2016, someone on the FM Touch forums asked why he couldn't find a young wonderkid called Kevin M'Bappe in his save. When I tried to correct him, he got a bit rude and SHOUTED AT ME. Was it @SouthCoastRed by any chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 As they say, this is the real test. So far England has been tough to watch until they take the lead, but then the shackles come off and it looks so easy. Now if only Southgate can make them play decently from the kick-off. This is a game that makes or breaks the generation. Yes, you made semi-final and a final, but the only win you have against big teams was against Germany and they're far off from glory days. Usually matches like these definite an entire period. France is the current champion, they haven't been as impressive as 4 years ago but still the deepest team left in the tournament and Mbappe is playing like a man possessed. Beat them and trophy is there for the taking. Lose and it's back to England not being taken seriously. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Proper excited for this match. Bring on the drama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Feels like it's gonna be dire game, one set piece goal deciding it all. Still, I've put few Euros on England, to make it more interesting for myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagain Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 How nervous are well all...on a scale of 1 to 10? I'm fluttering somewhere around 350! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Just now, anagain said: How nervous are well all...on a scale of 1 to 10? I'm fluttering somewhere around 350! Confident but still nervy....so hyped for this...if we go out then we've gone out to a great team, if we win then we finally show we are top tier...either way we come out tonight in a good way in my book. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, anagain said: How nervous are well all...on a scale of 1 to 10? I'm fluttering somewhere around 350! Excited, but not really nervous. I find games where England are the clear favourites much harder to watch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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