World Cup Games (Sat, 14 June 2014)

[Daniel 7]

Euro 96 was the last time we were quality in a tournament.

And they were **** against Scotland and Switzerland. Boss against Holland, I grant you.

[Venton]

Italy are playing in the same humidity though.

True, but they play a slower game in Italy so they are used to it. If English players did that week in and out they'd be booed off the pitch. We're not great at the patient game.

[Muddled]

Thierry Henry's chat is like honey down the throat during a cough.

[danperkins]

True, but they play a slower game in Italy so they are used to it. If English players did that week in and out they'd be booed off the pitch. We're not great at the patient game.

Two completely contrasting styles, be interesting to see if England tire late on in the game.

[G]

Terry Henry just gave the acclaim to Raheem for the pass out to Rooney

He also said he was "loving" wellbecks "performance"

[Kenneth]

Hit Rooney at the back post appears to be our only tactic for corners.

[Exiled_red]

2-1 Italy

[Daniel 7]

Deary me, Leighton Baines

[McDermotX]

He also said he was "loving" wellbecks "performance"

He's also a handballing, cheating cunt.

[Roboklopp]

Balotelli eh.

[Leyton388]

Comical defending.

[Venton]

Baines. ****. Off.

[Kenneth]

Excellent goal. All of the issues highlighted from the first half come together. Very good finish.

[Muddled]

True, but they play a slower game in Italy so they are used to it. If English players did that week in and out they'd be booed off the pitch. We're not great at the patient game.

Fair comment.

I'm not advocating a similar high pressing game that has been seen by ourselves on occasion, but a little more bravery. Italy's full backs have caused us a mischief and pushing ours further forward would in turn force them back.

And Italy have scored. Came from the left again.

[RedAndWhite]

2-1 Italy - Baines done like a kipper and Balotelli heads in at the back post.