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"We seem to have an England v Bosnia thread but not an actual Euro 2024 thread so here it is So, do we realistically think England can win it? On paper we obviously have a very talented squad but I just don't see us going all the way. For me it's ""same old"" when it comes to England. Breeze the group, favourable draw in last 16 and win then up against far superior opposition in the QFs and out. At best I can see us at the SF stage before being beaten again. Winners for me: France, Portugal, Spain Dark horses: Germany - even though it's a home tournament they've been in a consolidation period, could go close Biggest flops: Scotland - no goals scored Top goalscorer: Mbappe I'm just hoping it's a decent tournament with plenty of decent games that's not ruined by VAR (are they using it?) consolidation period but could go close"

"zico the difference is Moyes didn't have the same luxury of having the best squad like Southgate He has player of the year from Spain, Germany and Premiership plus loads of talented attacking players yet still far too cautious and negative Moyes did his best with what he had"

It does make me laugh that the pundits criticising Southgate's negative approach are the same pundits that were telling us to be careful what we wished for when Moyes was serving up the same dross!

Sydney_Iron strikes again.

"Sydney_Iron wrote... and if we do go on and win or get to the final, let's not forget this failure by him in the early stages Only the pettiest of England fans will care, you don't play a tournament, you win a tournament, a philosophy that's served the likes of Italy and Germany well over the years. No one will give a fuck about a few ropey performances if we go on to win it."

"The good news for England is we won't be facing teams that will sit back from this point onwards, the Swiss will be no push over, and TBH i have liked the way they play so far. But think a team that doesn't sit back will help England and we will see the best from our players, well i hope so!!! Doesn't excuse Gareth's dithering and negative play up until now though, and if we do go on and win or get to the final, let's not forget this failure by him in the early stages, England got to the QF by the skin of their teeth and a huge slice of luck with that moment of brilliance from Bellingham."

"Has anyone ever played well wearing a mask? It's fucking ridiculous, you either don't wear it or you don't play? And what AOI says, these Euro's have been pretty naff, which probably gives England more chance of winning it, although I suppose Spain have looked good."

Mr Logic - absolute spaz.

"We don't want them to have it easy, I'm glad it's gone the distance and all the better Teams are going through having to face one another. The effort they'll all have to put in to reach the Final is what you want, should we manage to get there."

"A shit day with both France and Portugal getting through. Still, at least one of them will get knocked out in the quarter finals."

"Another pair of dull, boring games today. Fuck all excitement. I reckon this must be the worst Euros there have been. Doesn’t help at all that England have been painfully bad in every game. I suspect a lot of top players are knackered. Anyway I’ll be glad when it’s all over and Spain have won it."

"Nice logic, Mr Logic."

"He shoots, he scores, he’s BUMALDO!"

How can it be right that all the pens are taken at the end of one sides set of supporters. It must give them an advantage?

3 penalty saves in a row by Diogo Costa… Amazing

"Fuckin ell, they get all the way to pens and take three Southgate at Euro 96 wanker pens. Then that swarthy waxwork cսnt Bumaldo has the fuckin audacity to celebrate like he's not played like a fucking self obsessed cսnt all night. Bunch of fucking jammy cunts."

"Ah well, France will take care of them"

FFS. As soon as it went to pens I knew Portugal would win They never ever lose on pens.

"scorch, let's hope so. It will be very funny seeing him fake crying again"

FUCK What a golden chance spurned. If they don;t win this he will be haunted forever by that miss.

"Wow what a save. Ronaldo looks in bits, would you back him to take one in a shootout?"

Sissy Chrisy in tears is hilarious

Sissy Chrisy in tears is hilarious

Hahahahahahaha amazing stuff What a save! The big baby cries. Something is up with him for sure. Slovenia have played like absolute heroes tonight.

Bwa ha ha ha

Ronaldo in tears. A bumming from Martinez later and he will be fine