Euro 2016 Thread

[double d]

Hart, Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Rose; Alli, Dier, Rooney; Sterling, Kane, Lallana.

I just find that back 4 really weak for some reason. And Sterling......

[Ian Royal]

Obligatory that Chris Gunter at right back looks decent, maybe we should sign him post.....

Was interesting seeing Gunter playing further up the pitch as a wing back and having fewer defensive duties, being ably covered by the right of three centrebacks. He received the ball further forward and was more positive with it as a result, rather than always playing the cautious and negative check back inside to a packed midfield. I think wing back with three centre backs suits him far far better than full back. He's taken a good step towards earning us some good money there... well done Chris.

Thought Wales played very well, though Bale was pretty disappointing. Gave the ball away a lot IMO and didn't create a lot. The freekick was well struck but really should have been saved. Nice to see HRK scuff the winner home.

[Ian Royal]

Hart, Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Rose; Alli, Dier, Rooney; Sterling, Kane, Lallana.

Not keen on that... too many forwards and attacking players. Alli and Lallana both pretty attacking. I can see Russia waltzing through us with ease at times. Don't really understand that... is Lallana going to be in midfield... Rooney? Oh dear.

[Muskrat]

What a bunch of 'tards

https://mobile.twitter.com/RAMCMXCV/status/741651237033136128/video/1

Handbags at ten paces.

[Kitsondinho]

Obligatory that Chris Gunter at right back looks decent, maybe we should sign him post.....

Was interesting seeing Gunter playing further up the pitch as a wing back and having fewer defensive duties, being ably covered by the right of three centrebacks. He received the ball further forward and was more positive with it as a result, rather than always playing the cautious and negative check back inside to a packed midfield. I think wing back with three centre backs suits him far far better than full back. He's taken a good step towards earning us some good money there... well done Chris.

Thought Wales played very well, though Bale was pretty disappointing. Gave the ball away a lot IMO and didn't create a lot. The freekick was well struck but really should have been saved. Nice to see HRK scuff the winner home.

Both HRK and Gunter were excellent today. Shame we'll only get money for Gunter....

[Ascotexgunner]

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS............I love Gunter I knew he was world class all along. I love HRK also....don't leave pleeesaaaase. Ramsay's losing control of the ball combined with HRKs shin was a worldy. We are going all the way!!!!!!!!!!
First British team to ever win an opening game in the Euros....EVER!!!!!
I f*cking love football. Its like last season never happened.

[Ascotexgunner]

Rooney starts in midfield for England for the first time ever?
Jeez why do that now? If England don't do this there's gonna be knives out for Hodgson and Rooney. Personally I think England play better without Rooney.

[AthleticoSpizz]

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS............I love Gunter I knew he was world class all along. I love HRK also....don't leave pleeesaaaase. Ramsay's losing control of the ball combined with HRKs shin was a worldy. We are going all the way!!!!!!!!!!
First British team to ever win an opening game in the Euros....EVER!!!!!
I f*cking love football. Its like last season never happened.

absolutely delighted for the leek-heads......as I will be for all of our home nations when they win....Ireland can f11ck right off tho'

Apart from Shlong and Quinn

[Kitsondinho]

Rooney has started really well in the middle, as has Sterling on the left...

[Ian Royal]

Hart, Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Rose; Alli, Dier, Rooney; Sterling, Kane, Lallana.

Not keen on that... too many forwards and attacking players. Alli and Lallana both pretty attacking. I can see Russia waltzing through us with ease at times. Don't really understand that... is Lallana going to be in midfield... Rooney? Oh dear.

Missed the first 20 mins, but we looked surprisingly good for the second 25. Russia barely having a kick.... final ball / shot just not quite coming off.

[AthleticoSpizz]

sounds familiar???

[genome]

£50m for Sterling

[Ascotexgunner]

How was that a direct free kick? It was obstruction.

[AthleticoSpizz]

beautiful free kick

[Kitsondinho]

Rooney excellent tonight! Hope Wilshere can stay fit for the next 12 mins.....

[genome]

lol

[Ascotexgunner]

lol

I know. Russia were utter gash as well.

[Ian Royal]

Some spectacular complacency from England at the end there showing their defensive frailties when the game was otherwise home and dry. Went completely missing for several long patches of the second half, after what appeared to be an extremely promising first half, but got the all important first goal. I thought Sterling was incredibly wasteful in general and incapable of making a good decision.

Wales look a good bet to win the group.

[AthleticoSpizz]

sounds familiar???

bit like watching Reading

[Ian Royal]

sounds familiar???

bit like watching Reading

Hmmm, played well, didn't take chances and conceded sloppily... yeah I'll go with that.