Football Thread 21/22

[SecondWar]

KingCherry said:

SecondWar said:

Two reasons - on paper Croatia have a better starting 11 when you consider players like Modric and Kovavic etc. Also, even if it's been less so this year, England have historically seen a World Cup win as almost their right, which is a sense of arrogance is very irritating to none English fans.

The came will come down to however takes control of the tempo, if Croatia's midfield dominant the ball or if England press and stop them developing a rhythm.

Reason 1, England are the underdog, so you're going against them?

Reason 2, England have never said it's their right to do anything of the sort. Check Germany, what do they say, the World Cup starts at The Quarter Finals, etc...

1) I'd say their semi is actually 50:50

2) The team has never said it but the fans in the past have given that impression

Also, I don't think you realised that I'm English. I'm going off how other countries seem to perceive England. Also going back to point one, no I'm not going against them, I'll be cheering them on - as I have always done.