Steve Bruce 0 caps...what the actual f#*k??????

They should mic up the ref and the var official so we can hear exactly what is going on between them, as they do in the rugby. At least that way you can tell if the ref has asked the var official if he has seen any holding in the box etc.

Agreed, but I think Belgium will get a hatfull against these so even a win against Panama and a close defeat to Belgium would see England through. Thats if this ends in a draw.

These guys will go to pieces in the last 15 mins, they will drop deep and England will pick them off with crosses into the box.

You should have know better, he's a flat track bully he will score against the likes of Panama but will disappear after the group stages when they are playing the likes of Germany or Spain.

Only half? I must be getting better.

Apology accepted.

I wasn't speaking about England and I am not the only one who said Tunisia look appalling. I already said England will bury these.

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Haha yes, but I see what you did there.

You need to get Sterling and Lingaard playing as out and out old fashioned wingers, the keeper couldn't catch a cold bomb crosses in.

Has there been a more inept example of defending in the tournament so far? Every other team have looked organised if a little blunt up front, but these guys are like are like a pub team at the back. Not bad going forward I suppose.

It shouldn't matter much Harry Kane could get the golden boot from this game alone, these guys are comically bad in defense.

Its a stone wall penalty, be reasonable.

Have to feel sorry for the keeper, that's the best save you're going to see in this tournament and it will never be mentioned again.

Italy lost their first game at USA 94 before making a run to the finals and technically not losing in the final as it was decided on penalties.

Who makes the decision there to look at it? If the ref is not interested does that just mean you're screwed or can the var guys pull the ref back and say "you missed something you blind arsehole"?

He single handedly got Argentina to this world cup and he got them to the last finals. There has been non stop crying on this site about the nasty sergio ramos messi has destroyed him. Diego someone's athletico have got to be the toughest team in the champions league. The physicality of the premier league is overstated. Its fast of that there is no doubt but 60 to 70 percent of players in a premier league game are not even British so what does it matter where the league is.

We're all big boys on here you didn't need to edit it. Anyome who doesnt think the Argentina def is shaky needs get glasses.

Yeah i suspect if he only had one review he would have saved it for more of a sure thing.

We will see how Brazil do but it appears European teams are more dominent then before

The premier league is inextricably linked with English football. Its the most competitive league but not the best. I think Messi feels the pressure of having a nations expectations on his shoulders and struggles with it. Ronaldo is always playing for himself so is immune to pressure which is why is is a machine and why id want him taking my penalties. Also regardless of if we were staying at home or there at the world cup id still be bitter ?

This is not a bad idea. I think it should work as it is plus the team captain gets to question 1 decision each match because some things are missed by the ref and doesnt get looked at by the var.

Lol the old how would he do on a rainy night at stoke. Guess thats why you've won so many of the last few world cups. Lets be realistic most of the top 4 or 5 spanish league teams would still be challenging for the champions league positions in the prremier league as well.

Surprised by the negativity surrounding Messi today. I thought he played well. Had 2 very close shots and supplied the ball for the missed penalty. Di Maria was an embarrassment how he has had multiple 50million pound transfers??? As our man Eamon Dunphy would say he is a spoofer and a show-pony.