Soccer World Cup.

 Well said R2B !!. 

On the game last night England has to be complimented on their Penalty taking and their win.  

I was disappointed in their standard of play on the field though. If they want to progress to the final, they will have to up their game and adopt a more attacking game plan.  There are many excellent teams still to play and we want to see England prevail.  

K

I agree that there's been a lot of hype about our (England's) performances so far. Apart from trouncing a very mediocre Panama we've struggled to dominate against two moderate opponents in Tunisia and Colombia. And I don't wish to diminish Harry Kane's chances of winning the Golden Boot but his 6 goals have come from 3 penalties, 2 tap ins and a wicked deflection!

But, at this stage the team are showing a great spirit,  Gareth Southgate is proving a calm but determined leader and if we can beat Sweden who haven't looked great themselves we must have a good chance of reaching the final. Problem is that then we'll probably be facing France, Brazil or Belgium all of whom have looked much better than us so far.

So let's celebrate the fact that we'very got further than Germany, Spain, Portugal and Argentina but just be realistic about our chances and keep our fingers crossed that our good fortune continues for a bit longer yet! 

Just  back  the  lads,  they  can  only  beat  the  side  they are playing  against,  and  they  are  getting  experience  &  confidence  all  the  time,  Just  ask  the  Otter  God,  He / She  must  still  be  laughing  the  fur  dry  !

Soccer's coming home, well, to Europe at least at the moment! 

You never know, the boys may just pin it down possibly closer to home tomorrow! Come on England!👍

I’m not a Soccer fan but last nights Belgium vs Brazil was a very enjoyable game. The theatrics not so good but were embarrassingly funny mind😊. 

First thing I checked when arriving on site yesterday was the TV signal - and it's fine!!

Think the competition has been very interesting and at times, very entertaining with the added bonus of all the favourites getting knocked out.

Now it's become the European World Cup and we've buried the 'penalties' monkey fingers crossed for a decent performance today

The site I'm on in Cornwall has certainly got more to talk about than the norm!

You must have enjoyed the Columbia v England match then, K.  For what I could tell, it was more of a rugby match than football. 😀😀  I don't ever remember football matches being so 'physically aggressive' back in the day.  After saying that, I don't actually watch much football, so I've obviously missed out on how the game has developed between the 1966 world cup and now!  😀

David

England just scored from a header..  Sweden is sloppy and uncommitted. England should slaughter them today on their current form. 

K 

It's a bit slow, but hopefully England will pick tempo up a bit now. Six of players are from South Yorks area.......must be something in water here!

So far so good! I know Gareth has instilled a lot of loyalty in the squad by his own loyalty to them but I do wonder if the time has come to say enough is enough for Raheem Sterling - against a big defence like this surely Rashford or Welbeck would be better? But I'd be more than happy to be proved wrong in the next 45 minutes!