Small amendment

I am pleased we did not have to play any of the teams you mention.

I was one who was critical of Pickford pre tournament but I was so wrong. Him and Maguire have had a great WC. Trippier too, up to but not after half time today when his game fell apart. I have enjoyed our run.

I do think they play good football though ... ahlnd are fit as butchers dogs despite being oldish and from a small country. I like their red polka better than widow weed black. I want them to beat France but doubt it.

There was. My internet connection dropped out for a bit and I missed the winning goal and have avoided seeing it. I will not watch highlights, it's a coping mechanism.

ok - very bang average. We got to the semi because of the route we got in, let's be honest. I wanted us to win and thought we would, we were not as good as Croatia an oldish team from a small country. The amount of hoofball we played was a disgrace.

With the aid of both linesmen. We should have had 3 by half time. After that Croatia ran the show. Walker and Trippier fell apart after half time. Ali and Lingard are Academy softies, I actually dont know what their function is. Young showed his age. Not a creative bone in the team, played more hoofball than if Sam had been manager. We will get a load of how heroic the youngsters are when actually they are bang average and got found out by a side that France will thrash. Picford however had a great WC. Cricket tomorrow TTFFT

How old is Bling's son now.

In a very defensive French set up Giroud did a decent job. He could have done better maybe with the very few scoring chances he had. He put a lot of miles in, as did Greasman, most of which is unappreciated from a sofa. The French also rely on set pieces or and outlet down the right using Mpabbe. Not much else on offer attack wise but Greasman does need watching. They will play the same way in the Final.

There is a likeness! I'll take that as a good omen. Problem is Coyote never catches him.

V Early WC Final advert awaiting confirmation on who plays Coyote.

All 3 were sold by Rovers

Lukaku had about 2 passes received in dangerous attcking positions. First half a slight deflection caused an odd bounce with the ball hitiing his arm. Second half an absolute lamped cross from De Bruyne, maybe he could have dived but it was a missile. If you are not fed you can't eat. Varane gave the best CB display I've seen this WC ably assisted by Om and Pogba who kept that tall fuzzy headed bloke in check. Giroud ran his socks off as did Griezman packing the French midfield and blunting De Bruyne in particular. Another set piece settled a close game.

I wait for the transfer to be confirmed on the Rovers website plus photo. Saves a lot of wasted time on here. This thread title contains the word 'rumours'. There is a clue there as a verified rumour becomes a fact. If you enjoy rumours here is a good place.

He was doing full on sprints towards the end of normal time and again in extratime trying to win it. At the final whistle he looked upset and shaking his head as it was going to the pens lottery. He also about due another goal in open play. One to be respected. I think we can raise our game against better teams so remain hopeful.

Bang on the money. Southgate has to work out how to contain Modric. He runs them. Got to admit I like watching him play.

Maybe Sweden's early morning hotel fire-alarm call upset their schedule..... glad it was a false alarm and that all ok, including any English fans in the hotel............. I was critical of Pickford when it became clear he was No. 1 - I take it back, he has been outstanding and today made 3 great saves.

LoL. It will set Spain back years. I hope it happens.

Og and pen denied says spawny

Shocking finishing by Brazil and top keeping by Courtois saved Begium's arse. Martinez is a jammy sod.

I don't mind them saying that, I think that it is quite accurate

To shed the Bowyer love?

Sweden are a very difficult opponent and our game with them has penalty shootout written all over it. We can win in normal time but Harry will need to score at least 2 to achieve that. I want France and Brazil to win through and fancy Russia to suprise Croatia with their 9 players back and giant CF. I'm not naming him as I tend to name a player who plays for someone else. Cavani will be a massive miss by Uruguay but the game could go to a penalty shootout too. Uruguay will do a Colombia during this game.

I remember the Barnes goal v Brazil, class

From behind the goal it is clear that Pickford stands with his feet behind the goal line for every penalty kick he faces. This has to be tactical hoping to confuse the kicker on distance/angle?? It worked