[plannerj]

Now we know who we meet. Predictions?

This post has been edited by plannerj: 07 July 2018 - 09:12 PM

[Tha Knows...]

50-50 chance. Sure we'd have done Russia but hard to call this one.

[fishini]

Spire-Power, on 07 July 2018 - 09:12 PM, said:

50-50 chance. Sure we'd have done Russia but hard to call this one.

Workman like but not a lot of quality. They struggled to beat a poor Russian side. We have too much quality for them and should beat them without too much trouble

[Mr Mercury]

Can someone p..I..55 on Bilic..over confident arrogant tosses....Christ I wish it was on the BBC!

[DerbySpireite59]

I've been here in Croatia with my wife since last Sunday. They're all loving it. Such a proud people. Majority just seem so convinced that they'll win the whole damn thing. Not might or have a good chance but will.

[DerbySpireite59]

By the way this is our 4th year on the trot to Croatia, different regions each time. It's simply a fantastic country in which to holiday.

[Tha Knows...]

Give them hell on Wednesday night

[martatcross]

It's coming home

[Tha Knows...]

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Can someone p..I..55 on Bilic..over confident arrogant tosses....Christ I wish it was on the BBC!

Defeat is unthinkable if only because of that knob

[DerbySpireite59]

Spire-Power, on 07 July 2018 - 09:45 PM, said:

Give them hell on Wednesday night

We land at east mids airport at around half time🤐

[Wooden Spoon]

plannerj said:

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Now we know who we meet. Predictions?

This is the first real test England will have faced. Croatia are a very good side. England cannot allow space behind for Modric and Rakatic to exploit.


Tight, disciplined football and use set pieces. Open expansive football no. Let’s win a game regardless of how we win it.

[Wooden Spoon]

DerbySpireite54 said:

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By the way this is our 4th year on the trot to Croatia, different regions each time. It's simply a fantastic country in which to holiday.

Croatia is a beautiful country. Trogir is real gem. Brac island just defies belief.

[Tha Knows...]

fishini, on 07 July 2018 - 09:27 PM, said:

Workman like but not a lot of quality. They struggled to beat a poor Russian side. We have too much quality for them and should beat them without too much trouble

They have enough quality to win and I'd expect them to dominate midfield

[hilly81]

fishini, on 07 July 2018 - 09:27 PM, said:

Workman like but not a lot of quality. They struggled to beat a poor Russian side. We have too much quality for them and should beat them without too much trouble

In Rakitic and Modric they have two of the best midfielders around. There’s plenty of quality in there. They will be slight favourites.

[Tha Knows...]

I don’t like mondays, on 07 July 2018 - 09:50 PM, said:

This is the first real test England will have faced. Croatia are a very good side. England cannot allow space behind for Modric and Rakatic to exploit.


Tight, disciplined football and use set pieces. Open expansive football no. Let’s win a game regardless of how we win it.

We have to tighten up in midfield against them but can't see Southgate changing system.

[Rodney's Moustache]

DerbySpireite54, on 07 July 2018 - 09:39 PM, said:

By the way this is our 4th year on the trot to Croatia, different regions each time. It's simply a fantastic country in which to holiday.

Looking at Croatia for next year after 3 years of Greek islands. Not sure what to expect though.

[Westbars Spireite]

hilly81, on 07 July 2018 - 10:02 PM, said:

In Rakitic and Modric they have two of the best midfielders around. There’s plenty of quality in there. They will be slight favourites.

England warm favourites with bookies.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

I don’t like mondays, on 07 July 2018 - 09:50 PM, said:

This is the first real test England will have faced. Croatia are a very good side. England cannot allow space behind for Modric and Rakatic to exploit.


Tight, disciplined football and use set pieces. Open expansive football no. Let’s win a game regardless of how we win it.

Croatia have had one very good game, last night they were awful. Let’s not big them up too much as England will be favourites.

Still can’t believe some folk wanted us to beat Belgium

[DerbySpireite59]

Rodney, on 08 July 2018 - 12:13 AM, said:

Looking at Croatia for next year after 3 years of Greek islands. Not sure what to expect though.

Like anywhere it matters where you go. It's a very long country. North is very different from the south.
Do you stay city/town centres or outside in small resorts? Etc

[CFC91]

I think they will have a lot of the ball, but if we can keep Rakitic and Modric quiet we can beat them. Thought they looks good in the group stages but the 2 knockout games they've been average. We won't ave a better chance for some time..