2018 World Cup Thread.

[AhMeng]

18:03


FINAL PREPARATIONS

They’re on their way, they’re on their way... to CSKA Moscow, they’re on their way. How they get there, well that’s pretty obvious, I’ll stop the song there. England are off to stretch their legs at CSKA’s training ground for a final tactical run through before the Colombia game. pic.twitter.com/iuRx52Q8s7
— Anton Toloui (@SkyAnton) July 3, 2018​

 

[AhMeng]

Posted at 18:56
'Seize the day'
Colombia v England (19:00 BST)

Henry Winter
The Times' Chief Football Writer o BBC Radio 5 live
Gareth Southgate’s attention to detail is second to none.
He went over to the MLS, looked at their media relations, he also studied the talks Chris Coleman gave to Wales during Euro 2016.
The one thing he took from Chris Coleman was “look, just go out there, whatever’s going to happen, just seize the moment” and it definitely seems to be working.
That’s why England will very much start on the front foot tonight. There won’t be any of this passing, passing, passing like the Spanish. They’ll absolutely go for Colombia tonight.

 

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Colombia v England (19:00 BST)
Only two days old...try not to cheer too loud when Harry scores the winner, Laura!

 

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Colombia fans pose with an England supporter near Red Square. Photograph: Gleb Garanich/Reuters

 

[AhMeng]

How do you like them apples? Great news for England on ITV’s flagship investigative current affairs show This Morning, as Mystic Marcus the Defecating Psychic Pig plumped for some tasty treats with England flags in them. That means ... well, you know how this nonsense works by now. Marcus tucked into his tasty treat after delivering his critical verdict on England’s performance against Belgium in smouldering pellet form. Lulu the elephant would have been so proud.

To be fair, Marcus is three from three in England predictions to date, so let’s not knock it. Photograph: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock

 

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[dredd]

Colombia to win. Even with a man down, they still manage to score against Japan. Won against Senegal and Poland too - these are tough teams to beat. England win kacang puteh Tunisia and Panama. Lost to Belgium. Now go against a rugged Colombia team, sure will crumble.

 

[jw5]

Couple of points about ex England captain Terry Butcher:

1. He was recently appointed the head coach of the Philippines.

2. He was born in Singapore.

Posted at 17:48
'England are better in every department'
Colombia v England (19:00 BST)

Terry Butcher
Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 live
This team has played together before so I'm happy with that. There's enough attacking power there.
We're better in every department than the Colombians and I think if we approach the game in the right way and be positive - which I think the players have been - then we should be fine.

 

[dredd]

The same Terry Butcher who was ripped to shreds by Maradona? Better in every department than Colombia? What was he smoking...

 

[twentyfour]

Colombia stand a good chance. English socceer is stuck nowhere.

 

[Wunderfool]

Sweden vs Swiss game is like a lazy afternoon stroll.

 

[AhMeng]

Sweden vs Swiss game is like a lazy afternoon stroll.

I gave up watching. What's the score? Lol

 

[twentyfour]

I gave up watching. What's the score? Lol

Go and have an early night. Bad New Brown will win his 0-0 bet. I totally switch off now, wa lao eh. SIANZ

 

[Wunderfool]

They are playing time.