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In reply to Post #492
Koeman got his tactics wrong, I don't blame the team for that, shame it took him 35 mins to make a change and plug the gap in midfield. From that perspective I'd expect nothing less of the experienced English players to take full advantage but the tactical mistake made them look good.
I don't expect Spain to make the same mistake but as with everything in this comp who knows, though Spain have been consistantlly good. I would like to think Southgate will adopt a more positive approach to the game but again, he's a stickler to what he knows. To everyone watching Kane has done not a lot and Olly has done a lot better in the time he has, it would be a obvious change for me. The stance of Kane occupying defenders doesn't stack up when he's nowhere near the box half the time. Same re Trippier and Rice, keeps playing them even though they're not really earning their place compared to the subs that come on.
Foden was electric, to me with Palmer and Saka they'd run anyone ragid but how often are they getting the chance, as a trio.
Yes Lamals exciting, Cucurella has been superb for Spain, looking forward to watching hime agin.
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As I've said before on here, Palmer comes on, things happen. On for ten mins, has a shot and has an assist. Watkins what a finish. Just don't know why he has to leave it until 80 mins!? These last.two performances have been so much better than the four previous. I think England fans don't mind losing when they play like that with a bit of effort. Foden so much better this game as well. I think England have a chance tbf. Bit yes that yamal is special, fingers crossed.
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In reply to Post #493
Dodgy one, studs up I guess
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Great goal by Watkins. England played well for a change. Not a penalty though.
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What a finish!
It’s coming home.
If we had gone out it would have been very disappointing, Dutch were poor. First half we were superb, Foden brilliant, best I’ve seen him. Chocked midfield second half and did what they did all game, just looked for a counter.
Incredible goal for the winner 
We didn’t want any extra time 
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Great goal by Olly, fair result on balance, Spain now 
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Good luck everyone
Edit, England have turned up, not looking good for the Netherlands at the mo!
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In reply to Post #488
I gave them a shout in post #326
Don't think anyone thought that Yamal would show up like he has and he's only 16, 17 by the time of the final! Bloody Hell !!
I hadn't heard much about Dani Olmo, looks a player. Took his goal well last night.
Every chance of pens again tonight I reckon.
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In reply to Post #485
Spain have looked good throughout for me.
That young lad Yamal - wow - plus Williams, Olmo, Rodri... all very good.
Watched Yamal's goal a lot of times. Seriously good. Not many players would send both Rabiot and Saliba so easily and then get that shot away to beat a really goof keeper.
The game was great to watch after some of the Dog poo we've had to suffer so far
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In reply to Post #485
Yes the rolling around really pisses me off.
I've not watched all the matches so can't be certain but is it the case that most nations have curtailed the practise somewhat but the Spanish are as bad as ever?
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In reply to Post #484
Yes and no, my father was Dutch so I grew up watching the, Netherlands because he loved them and Germany because he, err, 'disliked' them but admired the football. Naturally we watched England too, but all I ever remember of that was the word 'quatch' aka rubbish
So, I like to follow all 3 teams but given choice between all 3 England would be last until they earn it, semis don't count unless your the UK press .
If by some fluke, and I mean fluke, England win it, no real English football fan can hold their hands or head up and say they deserved it, or played well. The 'win is a win', not for me and as far as them being hailed along side the best the U.Ks produced, get a grip folks
Papers are saying Trippier starting though Shaw is available.
Really looking forward to it, I hope it's as good as last night's match, face slams excluded...or maybe not, can't see Walker not reacting to that!
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Thought the Spanish looked good last night as they have all tournament BUT..all the rolling around and theatrics, pathetic.
France much better second half but you have to take your chances.
Nacho's face slam on Muani was quite entertaining though
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In reply to Post #483
Traitor!
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In reply to Post #482
I must admit the thought of drab England being in the final...hmm. It would be great for English football & English fans, but for football fans & the game I think not, crikey we'd never hear the end of it, statues of Southgate.
I really hope it'll be Netherlands v Spain, that would be a good final.
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Watching England is like dace fishing with a barbless hook…..
It’s no fun, technically you are fishing but feck all is gonna end up in the net, and eventually a bigger fish is going to come along and its game over
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