[Archived] European Championship France 2016

[AllRoverAsia]

Whilst pace is undoubtedly an asset there are more important aspects to the game which Italy have in abundance. For me they have a system which is extremely difficult to play against and the back three look impenetrable. They press when they have to and can kick when they have to. I thought they would win it after the first game and this performance has reinforced that opinion.

Unlike the old days they are quite pleasing on the eye. I quite enjoyed that game......shame Roy put us in the wrong half.

Edit: not sure whether to stop boozing now or just carry on. Still an hour to go. Decisions Decisions Decisions beggar it I'm of for a six-pack

[G Somerset Rover]

There's no doubt at all that the German's would have preferred to have played Spain. I can see Italy vs. Germany going right to the wire.

[Salgado Is Still A Hero]

Great performance from the Italians.

Germany vs Italy on Saturday night should be a cracker.

[Gav]

Italy have just done a right number on Spain there.

Hardworking industrious side, much like us back in 95 but not as good!

They didn't give Spain a moments rest, love the managers reactions also, reminded me of the Mexico manager in the world cup.

[BrisRover]

The boys made me very proud tonight. The team spirit that Conte has instilled is fantastic. Onwards and upwards!

[RibbleValleyRover]

Yeah Germany vs Italy a must watch.

Italy have a ridiculously good record against Germany in tournaments. Germany will have trouble breaking down that rock solid Italian defence.

[Baz]

Well done to Italia, worth it according to the commentary (i only got home with 30 minutes left).

Hilarious to see the irony of the Spanish team and fans getting upset at some of the Italian diving. Referee did pretty well from what I saw.

Prefer for England to play the Italians than the Spanish, although I think we'll win tonight, I can't see us beating French in their backyard.

[Salgado Is Still A Hero]

Yeah Germany vs Italy a must watch.

Italy have a ridiculously good record against Germany in tournaments. Germany will have trouble breaking down that rock solid Italian defence.

Played 8, won 8 I just read.

[davulsukur]

That's me out of the works sweepstake. Damn.

[A cup of beans]

Conte used all his nouce.

Nothing left to chance.

Spain always struggle against 3 5 2 (Holland, Chile, in the World Cup).

Italy have surpassed my expectations. Germany will probably be a tougher test than today.

[roverandout]

I stand by what I said, good performance but clearly Spain are on the wane

[punerover]

4 -3 -3 . Woy - attack attack attack

[Audax]

'nuff said.

[Husky]

Is there a Sterling drinking game? I've got the flat Stella out!

[Blue Cabbage]

Pen!!

Rooney with a great penalty

[Amo]

1-1

[Blue Cabbage]

Jesus christ

[Husky]

Don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Amo]

Hoddle saying that England players aren't used to dealing with long throws.

@#/? off you Spud.

[Husky]

CHRIST!

[Blue Cabbage]

Bloody awful.

Like watching Rovers

[RibbleValleyRover]

Oh England...

[AdamRochina]

England hahahahaha what a joke, love Iceland love the underdogs haha

[Amo]

This is brilliant.

[G Somerset Rover]

Joe Hart is a flipping joke. As is this defence.