England v Italy

[henrycrs]

Bellingham was the difference tonight. The best we’ve had since gazza in his prime.

Southgate ball is dull, that’s the worst Italian team I’ve seen in years, but they should’ve been a couple up at half time.

[Clivert]

The Italians are on the brink of going out. England and France must be the two favourites for next summer, they are by far the best two international teams in Europe right now.

[Jonathan]

I remember Dele Ali next best thing since sliced bread.

Never at Bellingham’s level. The boy is different gravy.

[Jonathan]

The Italians are on the brink of going out. England and France must be the two favourites for next summer, they are by far the best two international teams in Europe right now.

They still have the possibility of a play off if they finish 3rd.

[Sadact7]

The Italians are on the brink of going out. England and France must be the two favourites for next summer, they are by far the best two international teams in Europe right now.

Spain will be a threat as well. They’ve got a lot of young talent ready to make the next step.

Although you’re right, England and France are the teams to beat.

[antdad]

I hate all the over hype but tbf the boy is living up to it...

“I am loving football at the minute,” said Bellingham. “My management at club and country are giving me freedom to play it how I see it. With the big transfer the fact is I have to deliver, whether it is a goal or assist or a match-winning performance.”

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

Just clone him, job done

[Zippy]

I remember Dele Ali next best thing since sliced bread.

Never at Bellingham’s level. The boy is different gravy.

Yep. Incredible ability but also seems to be mentally on another level to most players.

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

Most footballers are incredibly thick (or just poorly-educated), blinded by shite, obsessed with haircuts, tats n hoes or simply frail - physically, emotionally, mentally.

Jude says fuck all that shit, I'm coming through, get the fuck out of my way.

Great to see.

[Sadact7]

Most footballers are incredibly thick (or just poorly-educated), blinded by shite, obsessed with haircuts, tats n hoes or simply frail - physically, emotionally, mentally.

Jude says fuck all that shit, I'm coming through, get the fuck out of my way.

Great to see.

Lets just call him the Anti-Sancho.

[kevin04]

Best team in Europe right now.

It'll be a worry next year - just like it has be at the last major tournaments, as a choco Jocko, they keep getting closer, closer and closer to eventually lifting a trophy.

Bellingham is a terrific player. Irish pal was texting last month about Bellingham ''grew up'' an Irish fan, his ma is from some county Aye, so did Rice and Grealish but look what country they grew up in, and when the going got tough, the national team they picked.

[delboy1983]

As long as Southgate is in charge the trophy will elude them.
When the going gets tough England don't handle it.

[subsub]

As long as Southgate is in charge the trophy will elude them.
When the going gets tough England don't handle it.

I always thought that England would get to a final and lose before winning a major trophy. I think they'll learn from ballsing it up against Italy in the final and go for it a little more next time (assuming there is a next time etc)

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

As long as Southgate is in charge the trophy will elude them.
When the going gets tough England don't handle it.

Oh shit, we're gonna win it! #reversecurseofderek

[antdad]

Think about the nature of all the goals that were scored last night not the score line for a moment...

A pen that Jude was looking for after he over ran the ball, an intercept and counter attack due to a bit of sloppiness and a bit of a defensive howler. All brilliantly finished but none that were actually constructed except for the Italian goal.