Don't count your chickens before they hatch like Spain and Portugal did and Belgium almost did.
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Well done to Japan and boo to Belgium for scoring that late goal.
Since England's victory is guaranteed I won't mention the game tomorrow. I only hope that England don't score too many goals as that could be seen as cruel to weaker sides.
I must have been watching a different game, cos all i seen was a potentially good side disjointed and lacking any kind of direction or threat. At least for the first 65 mins. On paper Belgium should be great, but having big name players means nothing if they don't perform. Oh and fyi, i think im better placed to give an opinion on those players seeing as though i've watched them play week in and week out in the premier league. De bruyne is a great player no argument there. But Lukaku i have not rated since he left Everton. And even then i wouldnt say he was all that. He just hasnt been able to make the jump from good to great, and last night was vintage Lukaku. He's been missing goals all season for Man utd because he just isnt clinical enough at finishing. He misses the most easiest of chances and if i were a Belgium fan i'd be worried. But credit where its due, it was a decent comeback. But lets not get carried away they were playing Japan. Second half towards the end was like land of the giants and Japan are useless at defending any kind of set pieces. By rights Belgium should have won that game easily. And as soon as they come up against a real team, ie: Brazil, the flaws in the play and any wasted chances will be ruthlessly punished. They could very well raise their game and prove me wrong but i highly doubt it. As for England i have absolutely no expectations. I learnt not to get carried away a long time ago. So im just gonna enjoy the game and what will be will be.....Don't you recognize character and a will to win when you see it? If your guys show that against Columbia you can talk again
I must have been watching a different game, cos all i seen was a potentially good side disjointed and lacking any kind of direction or threat. At least for the first 65 mins. On paper Belgium should be great, but having big name players means nothing if they don't perform. Oh and fyi, i think im better placed to give an opinion on those players seeing as though i've watched them play week in and week out in the premier league. De bruyne is a great player no argument there. But Lukaku i have not rated since he left Everton. And even then i wouldnt say he was all that. He just hasnt been able to make the jump from good to great, and last night was vintage Lukaku. He's been missing goals all season for Man utd because he just isnt clinical enough at finishing. He misses the most easiest of chances and if i were a Belgium fan i'd be worried. But credit where its due, it was a decent comeback. But lets not get carried away they were playing Japan. Second half towards the end was like land of the giants and Japan are useless at defending any kind of set pieces. By rights Belgium should have won that game easily. And as soon as they come up against a real team, ie: Brazil, the flaws in the play and any wasted chances will be ruthlessly punished. They could very well raise their game and prove me wrong but i highly doubt it. As for England i have absolutely no expectations. I learnt not to get carried away a long time ago. So im just gonna enjoy the game and what will be will be.....
Don't know, Brazil looked very solid against Mexico. But I hope you are right. Either England, Uruguai or Belgium would be fine by me.
But he rolls real wellAgreed. I did not see much faul play or acting with both teams. I feel the same about Neymar as you do. As Gary Lineker put it yesterday: "Neymar has the lowest pain threshold of any player in World Cups since Opta stats began."
The Japanese left the dressing room spotless and played a game of football worthy of praise. Excellent ambassadors for their country. To lose with honour.
Been thinking about the Engalnd game all day. Almost bursting with excitement. Can just about type!
The Japanese left the dressing room spotless and played a game of football worthy of praise. Excellent ambassadors for their country. To lose with honour.
Been thinking about the Engalnd game all day. Almost bursting with excitement. Can just about type!
Any predictions? I think England will sneak it 1-0