[Archived] European Championship France 2016

[Commondore]

Much better Swedish performance than in the almost farcical Ireland game, but still just 1 point from a possible 6. Will need to beat Belgium in the last game now, a tall order. Italy wasn't as impressive when they faced a team that didn't given them space to counter attack, but rarely looked like conceding and is shaping up to be a real outsider for the tournament.

Sweden needs to find simpler ways to get to scoring opportunities, almost every attack now consists of several moves and tricky short passes in front of the penalty area before trying through balls. At least central midfield had a good game, and apart from being asleep at their feet for the throw in leading to the goal I though central defense looked solid as well. Nilsson Lindelöf is a star in the making, great mixture between defensive and attacking nous for a full back.

Martin Olsson did OK when on the ball, but went missing for the Italian goal and didn't pick up his player for their other scoring opportunity. Little has in other words changed since his Ewood days.

[Stuart]

Please give generously...

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[DE.]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36558237

Decent summation from Shearer here, echoing a lot of people's thoughts from this thread yesterday. He's possibly been a bit unfair putting the spotlight on Kane but saying very little about Sterling, though.

[Amo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36558237

Decent summation from Shearer here, echoing a lot of people's thoughts from this thread yesterday. He's possibly been a bit unfair putting the spotlight on Kane but saying very little about Sterling, though.

"Jamie Vardy & Daniel Sturridge must start - Shearer"

Glad to know my license fee is spent on such cutting-edge analysis.

[DE.]

"Jamie Vardy & Daniel Sturridge must start - Shearer"

Glad to know my license fee is spent on such cutting-edge analysis.

I told you as much yesterday for free. #value

[Amo]

Worst thing is, the beady-eyed little baldy always tries to talk over the other pundits, like he actually has something to contribute.

[Mike Graham]

Croatia look very good.

[matt83]

Ha that just giving page is funny. If ever there was a worthy cause. Talk about a player that's gone backwards in 4 years at an alarming rate it's surely sterling.

Some reports after the Wales game were along the lines of hailing roy as the gambler for half time subs. I thought the only real gamble was playing sterling after his Russia performance and non season in the first place. Same with Kane after Russia and his first 30 mins. I felt very similar to how I felt under bowyer other day in that there's a manager taking credit for an initial mistake in selection.

[Gav]

Worst thing is, the beady-eyed little baldy always tries to talk over the other pundits, like he actually has something to contribute.

You'll never be as controversial as TJ, stop trying Toppers.

[Neal]

Some reports after the Wales game were along the lines of hailing roy as the gambler for half time subs. I thought the only real gamble was playing sterling after his Russia performance and non season in the first place. Same with Kane after Russia and his first 30 mins.

That's exactly as I see it. I've made the point on here before that it's years and months of work to get here and you're only guaruenteed 3 games. Every decision counts and you cant afford to carry players performing the way Alli, Kane and Sterling have else before you know it you're out.

Not sure about starting both Vardy AND Sturridge as you need options from the bench but certainly wouldn't be upset if he did.

[Audax]

Flares on the field, likely by Croatian fans.

Kick Croatia out.... well, maybe not but some of their supporters are thought to be among those bad kind.

This is real bad, they are clearing a section of the stands.

[DE.]

How are fans constantly getting flares into the grounds? Security... yeah, sure. Croatian fans getting into a mass brawl with each other.

[Stuart]

About a dozen flares on the pitch in the Czech - Croatia game.

Good to see that while on a state of high terror alert the security services are preventing a potential tragedy.

[DE.]

Croatia's fans kick off and disrupt the game, then their team throw it away. Deary me. Embarrassing all around.

[Audax]

This game changes so much with one goal, 2-0 Croats leaving, now the Czechs draw it up.

[darrenrover]

How are fans constantly getting flares into the grounds? Security... yeah, sure. Croatian fans getting into a mass brawl with each other.

Having been at Wales v Slovakia in Bordeaux, the ONLY security search was for a suicide vest and that was half hearted. That said, there was never a hint of trouble for 2 days. Defo hats off to the Taffs.

[Audax]

Croats still might get a goal in here, should be a lot of extra-time.

[LewisF]

Yet another last minute goal. This has been a great tour man so far, let's hope it's not ruined by mindless fans

[Gav]

The daily mail are already blaming English fans for the trouble in the Croatia end 😉

[Hasta]

Good. If the flow of the game hadn't been stopped by the pricks in the stand, Croatia would have walked that.

[Audax]

They haven't said how much added time here at least, should be at least to about 102 minutes. 12 minutes AET

[Tom]

Scary moment when the man was picking up a flare and there was a huge bang and he went sprawling

[Mike Graham]

Good. If the flow of the game hadn't been stopped by the pricks in the stand, Croatia would have walked that.

Incredible last 15/20 minutes.

Scary moment when the man was picking up a flare and there was a huge bang and he went sprawling

Yep, I said to my missus "that looks bad" then he gets up like nothing had happened.

[Audax]

It looks like the fire was actually on the pitch at one point. I guess that was just the flare.

[Tom]

Wow it exploded right in his face that could have been awful