Topic: ⚽UEFA EURO 2020 Discussion Thread | Current Phase: Finals in June 2021! - page 152. (Read 31364 times)
June 13, 2021, 09:26:30 AM
England leading by 1-0. It was expected that they will win the match, but I could see Croatia putting up a very strong fight. Raheem Sterling puts England ahead and BBC says that he has scored a total of 13 goals in his last 17 international matches. Croatia is still trying hard, but it will be near impossible to overcome such strong opponents. At the best, they should try to keep the margin down to 1-0, and it will help them to climb to the second spot in Group D ahead of Czechia and Scotland. It is a tough group.
June 13, 2021, 09:20:59 AM
I actually guessed Croatia, but unfortunately it doesn't look like Croatia could turn the game around. For England it is definitely a good thing that he has just not been injured. The game is still running for about 30 minutes, something else can happen.
June 13, 2021, 09:04:37 AM
I think England will beat Croatia. However, I see the probability of being different as low. Croatia is not a weak team. It wouldn't be a surprise if they score points from this match. According to the Czech Republic and Scotland, they are likely to finish the group in the top two places.
So far it looks as if England is completely dominating the match. They have almost 64% possession and all the Croatian players are in defensive. Just a few minutes ago, a good shot from Kalvin Phillips was saved by the Croatian goalkeeper. So far, I guess Croatia should be happy that they haven't conceded a goal. It is going to be really tough for them. Playing in Wembley, in front of thousands of English fans, against one of the top teams in the world. But I am still hopeful of an upset. Let's see how it progresses.
If England continues this pressure game in the second half, they will score. After scoring the goal, Croatia will have to play more aggressively. As a result, there may be a difference like the Turkey-Italy match. However, if Croatia can play a good defense, they could leave this match in a draw.
June 13, 2021, 09:00:31 AM
First half has ended but it's been all England at the start closest was Phil Foden but after that it's just been harmless possession by England and Croatia has not done much trouble for the England goalkeeper. I think the game needs a fast player like Marcus Rashford maybe working with Harry Kane, meaning Harry Kane would drop back, we have seen what he can do with assist in the just concluded season. I think England would have no excuse but to win Croatia in the second half, and they need to make some arrangements or a new formation with substitution in the second half.
In the initial 20 minutes or so, the Croatian players looked totally clueless. But after that they managed to put up some sort of defense and even managed to attack a few times. The possession was 64% in favor of England for the first 20-25 minutes, but then it changed to 52%. It shows how strongly Croatia came back to the match. The advantage is still with England, but I won't be surprised if Croatia puts up a strong display during the second half of the match. The latter has managed to overcome the initial hiccups.
A little surprised to see how England played in the first half croatia can keep up with england match and it's not a safe position for england
My prediction is that the score is not more than 1 goal for whoever wins Of course I prefer England
June 13, 2021, 08:56:53 AM
First half has ended but it's been all England at the start closest was Phil Foden but after that it's just been harmless possession by England and Croatia has not done much trouble for the England goalkeeper. I think the game needs a fast player like Marcus Rashford maybe working with Harry Kane, meaning Harry Kane would drop back, we have seen what he can do with assist in the just concluded season. I think England would have no excuse but to win Croatia in the second half, and they need to make some arrangements or a new formation with substitution in the second half.
In the initial 20 minutes or so, the Croatian players looked totally clueless. But after that they managed to put up some sort of defense and even managed to attack a few times. The possession was 64% in favor of England for the first 20-25 minutes, but then it changed to 52%. It shows how strongly Croatia came back to the match. The advantage is still with England, but I won't be surprised if Croatia puts up a strong display during the second half of the match. The latter has managed to overcome the initial hiccups.
June 13, 2021, 08:56:50 AM
I forgot how really good this England squad is on paper. I haven’t checked the outright lines yet but they could be one of the favorites to win it.. Prolly right up there with Belgium and maybe Germany and France?
Belgium have played the best so far today we still see how England do it 0-0 first half goalless we are still waiting for the second half
While one of the teams we are waiting for is France they have some of the best players in the spotlight too
June 13, 2021, 08:51:39 AM
First half has ended but it's been all England at the start closest was Phil Foden but after that it's just been harmless possession by England and Croatia has not done much trouble for the England goalkeeper.
I think the game needs a fast player like Marcus Rashford maybe working with Harry Kane, meaning Harry Kane would drop back, we have seen what he can do with assist in the just concluded season.
I think England would have no excuse but to win Croatia in the second half, and they need to make some arrangements or a new formation with substitution in the second half.
I think the game needs a fast player like Marcus Rashford maybe working with Harry Kane, meaning Harry Kane would drop back, we have seen what he can do with assist in the just concluded season.
I think England would have no excuse but to win Croatia in the second half, and they need to make some arrangements or a new formation with substitution in the second half.
June 13, 2021, 08:26:11 AM
I think England will beat Croatia. However, I see the probability of being different as low. Croatia is not a weak team. It wouldn't be a surprise if they score points from this match. According to the Czech Republic and Scotland, they are likely to finish the group in the top two places.
So far it looks as if England is completely dominating the match. They have almost 64% possession and all the Croatian players are in defensive. Just a few minutes ago, a good shot from Kalvin Phillips was saved by the Croatian goalkeeper. So far, I guess Croatia should be happy that they haven't conceded a goal. It is going to be really tough for them. Playing in Wembley, in front of thousands of English fans, against one of the top teams in the world. But I am still hopeful of an upset. Let's see how it progresses.
June 13, 2021, 08:17:41 AM
I forgot how really good this England squad is on paper. I haven’t checked the outright lines yet but they could be one of the favorites to win it.. Prolly right up there with Belgium and maybe Germany and France?
June 13, 2021, 08:02:42 AM
England - Croatia is about to begin.
I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
I think England will beat Croatia. However, I see the probability of being different as low. Croatia is not a weak team. It wouldn't be a surprise if they score points from this match. According to the Czech Republic and Scotland, they are likely to finish the group in the top two places. I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
June 13, 2021, 08:01:09 AM
England - Croatia is about to begin.
I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
Don't be overconfident. Croatia has a reputation of giant killers, and on their day they can beat any other team. And England already knows what they can do in football. On paper England is all set for a big win. The squad looks extremely strong, the recent form has been impressive, and above all the match is taking place in Wembley. Memories from 2018 will be haunting the England team and they are unlikely to take their opponents lightly. BTW, anyone watching the match on TV? Very disappointing to see the England fans booing the Croatian national anthem. Very disrespectful.
June 13, 2021, 07:50:52 AM
England - Croatia is about to begin.
I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
I saw a lot of Croatians fans that think they can beat England this year. Let me tell you very clearly that Croatia had almost a different team since 2018 so don't expect from them to have a gold run like the previous. I would say that England will score 3 goals today and take a win at more than 2 goals difference as I simply can't see Croatia to fight for 1st or 2nd place.
June 13, 2021, 07:37:22 AM
I would like to remind you that England was a big favorite against Croatia in the semifinals of the last World Cup in Russia and we all know how it ended 
Due to the defeat against Croatia at the Wembley Stadium in 2007, England did not play in the European Championship in 2008.
That's why I really like it when someone says that England is a favorite against Croatia because then I know what will happen
In the end, don't forget that Croatia is not only Modric but also Petkovic, Kovacic, Vlasic, Kramaric ..., a lot of great and experienced players in the best clubs in Europe.
Due to the defeat against Croatia at the Wembley Stadium in 2007, England did not play in the European Championship in 2008.
That's why I really like it when someone says that England is a favorite against Croatia because then I know what will happen
In the end, don't forget that Croatia is not only Modric but also Petkovic, Kovacic, Vlasic, Kramaric ..., a lot of great and experienced players in the best clubs in Europe.
Croatia do have a history of committing upsets against the giants. And this time also, I would at least say that they have a fair chance. The advantage for England here is that they are in relatively good form recently, while their opponents have struggled (Croatia has won just two of their last 9 games). For England, a few tough choices need to be made for selection especially for the forwards. Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are confirmed, but choosing the remaining players for FW and MF is going to be hard. It will be tough to leave out Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Ben Chilwell.
June 13, 2021, 07:21:44 AM
England is favorite to get three points tonight but Croatia is super power with Luca Modric as midfielder and give more for his country, Harry Kane will be most danger player for Croatia defender because coming to EURO as england primer league top scorer and always can get any chance to make goal, still wait will Raheem Sterling become starter for England or not.
I would like to remind you that England was a big favorite against Croatia in the semifinals of the last World Cup in Russia and we all know how it ended
Due to the defeat against Croatia at the Wembley Stadium in 2007, England did not play in the European Championship in 2008.
That's why I really like it when someone says that England is a favorite against Croatia because then I know what will happen
In the end, don't forget that Croatia is not only Modric but also Petkovic, Kovacic, Vlasic, Kramaric ..., a lot of great and experienced players in the best clubs in Europe.
June 13, 2021, 07:18:57 AM
As far as this match is concerned I wouldn't pin my hopes too high. Southgate has Sterling, Kane and Mount in the starting XI up front so they're missing out on Jack Grealish and all the goals he scored. Substitutes don't tend to make as much of an impact in international matches as they do when they start off so I think England will just barely make it out of this match, with 2-1.
Even Southgate himself isn't sure who to start and there's been a lot of talk about people suggesting to him who to play first and that's also going to play into the squad's morale. So a 1-1 draw is also possible.
Not sure if Kane is still moved by last night's horror Eriksen collapse, if he still is then I wouldn't be expecting him to score and 1-1 seems much more likely.
Even Southgate himself isn't sure who to start and there's been a lot of talk about people suggesting to him who to play first and that's also going to play into the squad's morale. So a 1-1 draw is also possible.
Not sure if Kane is still moved by last night's horror Eriksen collapse, if he still is then I wouldn't be expecting him to score and 1-1 seems much more likely.
Goal for Southgate should be to just keep on advancing and with the players they have he has more freedom to choose lineup in one match and play with others in next and keep on rotating like that. Eriksen injury was horrific though but I don't think that it would impact players? Lukaku is Eriksen's teammate right now and yesterday he scored two and dedicated one to him. Lineup is good from Southgate with two Defensive mids.. good choice. Anyway I am also bit sad about Grealish not starting out..
June 13, 2021, 07:16:03 AM
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Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET (TBC).
The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.
The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.
Joao Cancelo has been found positive for Covid and now Portugual is in trouble with the mass testing.
Cancello will skip all the group stages and maybe more depend on how severe is his Covid.
Is it really hard to vaccinate a bunch of players by each nation and avoid all this hassle...Cancello will skip all the group stages and maybe more depend on how severe is his Covid.
still wait will Raheem Sterling become starter for England or not.
Less an hour for England - Croatia and Sterling figure in starting eleven with Kane, Mount and Foden. June 13, 2021, 07:08:13 AM
England is favorite to get three points tonight but Croatia is super power with Luca Modric as midfielder and give more for his country, Harry Kane will be most danger player for Croatia defender because coming to EURO as england primer league top scorer and always can get any chance to make goal, still wait will Raheem Sterling become starter for England or not.
Raheem starts over Grealish. I don’t want to criticize Southgate’s decision to leave out Grealish over Sterling, despite the Aston Villa captain's impressive displays in the warm-up fixtures. June 13, 2021, 07:06:10 AM
Gareth Southgate picks Trippier over Shaw and Chilwell once again. Obviously two world class left-backs in the squad and he picks a right-back to play there is something I haven’t understood these while.
June 13, 2021, 07:04:32 AM
England is favorite to get three points tonight but Croatia is super power with Luca Modric as midfielder and give more for his country, Harry Kane will be most danger player for Croatia defender because coming to EURO as england primer league top scorer and always can get any chance to make goal, still wait will Raheem Sterling become starter for England or not.
June 13, 2021, 06:20:11 AM
England boosts of a lot of stars and are major contenders for the title.
England have crazy talents and they could easily win over out of form Croatia. England have wide pool of players and Southgate really have some good options here. They could easily score 2-3 goals while I think Croatia might be having hard time scoring today. I predict 3-0 England to win. It's not only Kane, they have many players whether it be on wing or mid or defence and all are well established players.
As far as this match is concerned I wouldn't pin my hopes too high. Southgate has Sterling, Kane and Mount in the starting XI up front so they're missing out on Jack Grealish and all the goals he scored. Substitutes don't tend to make as much of an impact in international matches as they do when they start off so I think England will just barely make it out of this match, with 2-1.
Even Southgate himself isn't sure who to start and there's been a lot of talk about people suggesting to him who to play first and that's also going to play into the squad's morale. So a 1-1 draw is also possible.
Not sure if Kane is still moved by last night's horror Eriksen collapse, if he still is then I wouldn't be expecting him to score and 1-1 seems much more likely.
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