Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Group G: England v Panama, KO 13:00BST Venue: Nizhny Novgorod The build up: First ever meeting between these sides. England qualify with a win and Panama would be out. Loftus-Cheek in for Alli and Rashford in for Sterling are the two rumoured England changes. Gareth Southgate in relaxed and confident mood, and the draw's opening up for us nicely. But a thirty degree heat at kickoff time and Panama will be kicking lumps out of us, so probably won't be much of a game. Hopefully 2-0 or 3-0 or something, gets the job done with minimum fuss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I can't see how this isn't going to be a 10-0 thrashing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Bliss Seeker said: I can't see how this isn't going to be a 10-0 thrashing That would see us top the group though on GD Assuming we want to finish second we need to get it to 2-0 or 3-0 then just knock it around for the rest of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I am taking nothing for granted, even the '1st 0-0 of the world cup', I just want to win and play with a bit of confidence. None of this last second winner, please. At this stage, I don't care about winning the group or 2nd, just win the damn game and take it from there, please! Come one, England! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Love to be a fly on the wall if/when Gareth Southgate has to talk to Harry Kane: "Look Harry, I know these are **** and you want the golden boot but we need to try and engineer second in the group so we avoid Brazil and Germany. Just get us a couple and then I'm taking you off." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Mine was first Panama surely won't just want to play for a draw, they need to win really don't they? Surely if they try and attack we'll just pick them off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Yeah, draw doesn't help Panama at all really. England/Belgium could then play out a draw on the final game and then they would be out even if they beat Tunisia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Seems Sterling is set to keep his place after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger666 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Need a strong ref. They will target Kane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Ref is from Egypt, one Gehad Grisha. First game he's done so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Just a win and hopefully a comfortable win and I'll be happy. None of this last minute stuff. Comfortable safe win with no scares. Come on England is that too much to ask for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I find the stuff that will happen after this, with everyone playing for second, really embarrassing. Would be great if both get knocked out in the round of 16. Or Germany win their group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Agreed. It's silly. Just try and win every game and see where it goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Tiger666 said: Need a strong ref. They will target Kane. Yeah I’m thinking this too, expecting a couple of good pen shouts today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, Tiger666 said: Need a strong ref. They will target Kane. They'll kick all our players all game. Like they did to Belgium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: I find the stuff that will happen after this, with everyone playing for second, really embarrassing. Would be great if both get knocked out in the round of 16. Or Germany win their group. Yeah, I think playing for second would come back to bite us in the arse. We should just be looking at winning games, simple as. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 For the goal difference thing, we need to win by less than five goals. I'm not sure England would get five if they were really pushing for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 A few goals for Kane today I think, could be looking at a 3-0 win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Confirmed: Sterling keeps his place ahead of Rashford. Loftus-Cheek in for Alli is the only change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Rashford can’t get a look in these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I seem to go back and forth between being cautiously optimistic and optimistically cautious. My prediction's on the cautious side. We'll nick a goal late in the first half and that'll be enough to get us through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Rashford didn't do anything against Tunisia that made me think he has to start over Sterling. Sterling getting one more shot is sensible, then we can go with Rashford if he under performs again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
himan Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 0-3 Panama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Sterling is bull****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Like the majority of your posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Was gonna go to the club, but think I might have a migraine starting - so stopping at home and watching after loading up on some painkillers! I'll go for England 3 Panama 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Can see Panama causing you a lot of problems if they line up similary as vs Belgium. But if they open up, they'll be punished. 1-0 to England, with Sterling finally scoring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms186 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Constantine said: Can see Panama causing you a lot of problems if they line up similary as vs Belgium. But if they open up, they'll be punished. 1-0 to England, with Sterling finally scoring. Panama have to come out and attack at some point, there's no point in them playing for a draw, so I'd expect space to open up. They may try and keep it tight in first half but I think if we get first goal it will be comfortable 3 or 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Bbq beer and football, what else do you need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Easy win England, team should refund fans and retire if they lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Pukey said: Panama have to come out and attack at some point, there's no point in them playing for a draw, so I'd expect space to open up. They may try and keep it tight in first half but I think if we get first goal it will be comfortable 3 or 4. That's what i'm expecting too... Even put a few euros on England to win and 3-5 goals So let's hope Harry is in the mood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Worried. Lost the battle of the anthem singing here lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1985 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Bliss Seeker said: I can't see how this isn't going to be a 10-0 thrashing Nah. Panama won't score 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Bloody Sunday shopping, just made it back in time for kick off. Got a double dose of world in motion though. So every cloud \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Minimum 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1985 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, profii said: Bbq beer and football, what else do you need? whereas here it's 8am, overcast and I'm hungover. England better bloody win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Unconvincing 2-1 to England imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 ****ing hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 2 defenders on 1 attacker seems acceptable to the VAR lads these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Scum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Freekick against for elbow to the head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 How was it given as a free kick against Lingard ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 How the **** have we conceded the free kick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djstu23 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 minute already and a clash... .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Ouch! COME ON JESSIE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybegood Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 These video refs are watching Netflix i reckon in their little room when England play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Ref telling our players to calm down for getting elbowed and a very soft free kick, ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Sloppy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Ffs Stones, what a time to be sloppy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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