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  1. Just now, Rebs said:

    Would be happy with either team winning tonight. Argies for Messi obviously and Croatia as they are damn likeable and Modruc is one of my favourite ever players. Just hope we get a good match.

    Feiw, I don't mind the England stuff in the build up. I think most matches after we've gone out have always had a bit in the build up going over it and the World Cup isn't exactly for football purists who want tactical previews of players most have never heard about. It's what I'd expect and fair play to it for those who want to see stuff like that.

    I reckon the overlap between people who are interested enough to watch the build up but still want to see England discussed now is very, very small.

  2. 7 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said:

    Not only Acuna, but also Montiel. Scaloni likes to sub his full-backs, so that might be an issue.

    From Croatia's perspective, it's going to be easier to play against Argentina. They also don't have a single really quick player like Brazilians did, so doubling the flanks and being scared of quick counter won't be as big of a threat.

    They went with 4 actual midfielders to try and keep possession, but it's still a side that's not impressive, except for obviously Messi. They were questionable at the back whenever they were threatened, Croatia needs to be more proactive today.

    While Argentina doesn't have as much quality as Brazil, Messi is obviously on a mission and he can unlock the defense better than anyone else, so being proactive is way more important than it was against Brazil.

    Orsato has the whistle, so I fully expect a robbery and another refereeing performance which favors Messi, much like in previous matches.

    Montiel and Acuña are both suspended.

  3. 1 minute ago, Weezer said:

    England fans can’t complain about a game or be disappointed not to win without being entitled, fairly standard response.

    I’m not sure there is a more self-deprecating group of fans in international football, other than maybe the Scots, than us but too many fall into the trap of believing “It’s Coming Home” is being used unironically. 

    Yeah I actually think England fans don't expect enough from their team. 

    He wasn't at fault really last night, but you've been very similar to the United fans who thought Ole deserved more time and that no one else could do better. You're chucking away a great group of players by being happy with semi finals, runners up places etc. Not exactly entitled...but still baffling to me.

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