How far will England go?
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Re: How far will England go?
Honestly have no idea, just want us to have a proper go with no fear, and see where that takes us.
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Re: How far will England go?
All teams that win the World cup have a great keeper who can be relied upon in the "moment". We won't win it on that basis but could reach the quarters if we play well but it'll be good night as soon as they run into someone who has a bit of know how e.g. rolling round the floor / game management.
Re: How far will England go?
I just let it go and see what happens, that's the best way and avoids disappointment - it would help the players to think that way as well as it eases the pressure.
Re: How far will England go?
Wherever it is, I know it will end in tears for English fans, and I will laugh and laugh.
And laugh.
And laugh.
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Re: How far will England go?
Having looked at a few different options, I don't see our Round of 16 game being too tough.
However, every way I look at it, we face Germany in the Quarter Finals...and that will be that.
However, every way I look at it, we face Germany in the Quarter Finals...and that will be that.
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Re: How far will England go?
I think we are due a good tournament so I'm going to go with semi-finals. That way the press can over hype our chances for the next tournament after that and label these players the diamond generation.
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Re: How far will England go?
If we fail to win the group we will almost certainly land Germany in the quarters. Which would suck.ironstu wrote:However, every way I look at it, we face Germany in the Quarter Finals...and that will be that.
I'm hoping that we can hammer Tunisia and Panama and go into the Belgium game with a better GD and secure a draw to win the group. We'd then be rewarded with Brazil in the quarters!
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You never know we might end up with Mexico and Hernandez sticks three goals past England! We hang on to him and he goes back to being distinctively average next season, queuing pages and pages of discussion how we don't set up for the best of his abilities!James P wrote:If we fail to win the group we will almost certainly land Germany in the quarters. Which would suck.
I'm hoping that we can hammer Tunisia and Panama and go into the Belgium game with a better GD and secure a draw to win the group. We'd then be rewarded with Brazil in the quarters!
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Re: How far will England go?
If we do win the group we almost certainly get Brazil in the quarters.James P wrote:If we fail to win the group we will almost certainly land Germany in the quarters. Which would suck.
Ho hum, you want to win the World Cup you have to beat the best teams.
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Re: How far will England go?
Genuinely don't understand foreign fans of an English club that despise England fansThekorean wrote:Wherever it is, I know it will end in tears for English fans, and I will laugh and laugh.
And laugh.
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Re: How far will England go?
How do you come to support a team that’s history is interwoven with its national team deeper than almost any other, and yet find enjoyment in that national team and it’s supporters (including many WHU ones at that), enduring disappointment?Thekorean wrote:Wherever it is, I know it will end in tears for English fans, and I will laugh and laugh.
And laugh.
c***ish behaviour in my opinion
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Re: How far will England go?
That group is almost a free pass to the next round, where England will then go out. If Pickford starts he'll make a mistake which will stick with him for years.
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This England team isn't Bobby Moore's team anymore.e17 wrote: How do you come to support a team that’s history is interwoven with its national team deeper than almost any other, and yet find enjoyment in that national team and it’s supporters (including many WHU ones at that), enduring disappointment?
c***ish behaviour in my opinion
And Harry Kane is a ****.
I got nothing but love for English fans (except Spurs and Millwall) but the rage when England lose is hilarious.
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Re: How far will England go?
Like most others, I think getting to the Quarters will be considered a success.
If we get out of the group (which we should) then facing Colombia would send us home in the last 16. They are my dark horses.
If we get out of the group (which we should) then facing Colombia would send us home in the last 16. They are my dark horses.
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Re: How far will England go?
If you read, people's expectations are pretty limited this time round.Thekorean wrote: This England team isn't Bobby Moore's team anymore.
And Harry Kane is a ****.
I got nothing but love for English fans (except Spurs and Millwall) but the rage when England lose is hilarious.
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Re: How far will England go?
I find people’s willingness to tell everyone they hate England rather sad. It’s pretty simple, don’t watch them and take your wife shopping when they play. Everyone’s happy.