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By *hagTonight OP   Man 11 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

Continue here, today, it is the euro final and spain won it, well done to england reaching the final, what did you think of the game?

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By *lue RascalMan 11 weeks ago

Cheshire Liverpool Manchester

Vamos

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By *ealMissShadyWoman 11 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders

England deserved to lose, shocking. Well done Spain

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By * and R cple4Couple 11 weeks ago

swansea

England were lucky to get to the finals.. Best team of the tournament won which is rare..

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By *d mirerMan 11 weeks ago

lost

Commiserations people . A good fight

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By *929Man 11 weeks ago

newcastle

Viva espana! Thought England played well though

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By *uxom redCouple 11 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

England didn't play well enough...simple

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock

Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

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By *uiteCurlyMan 11 weeks ago

Glastonbury


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?"

Hopefully no more Gareth.

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By *ggdrasil66Man 11 weeks ago

Saltdean

I had backed it to go into extra time, it nearly did. We should have been more alert to the danger of Williams, imo the man of the match. Given way too much space for the first goal. It’s going to be lively on the streets of Berlin tonight.

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By *luebell888Woman 11 weeks ago

Glasgowish


"England deserved to lose, shocking. Well done Spain "

I wouldn't say shocking but Spain played better. Well done England for coming second.

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock

This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws"

That’s the fault of teams that are expected to win groups. If they don’t, that will load one side heavily. England had two tournaments where that’s happened, and they’ve capitalised to get to finals.

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?"

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

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By *izzy RascallMan 11 weeks ago

Cardiff


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws"

Previous one was like a home tournament and this one only had one tough game - that was today.

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby

Well this was a second Euros final loss. I do have to wonder what's needed to get over that hump

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By *os19Man 11 weeks ago

Edmonton

Congratulations to Spain.I guess England’s luck finally ran out could have lost to Slovakia , Switzerland , Netherlands as luck was on their side then but not tonight.

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By *929Man 11 weeks ago

newcastle


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws"

Exactly, I thought England played well in this final so credit due but have had easy routes to finals last two euros has the draw been more balanced they wouldn’t be anywhere near the final. Just gives false hope

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey."

And to be fair I think he had changed the conversation and attitude around the England team.

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By *eeingWhatsHere21Man 11 weeks ago

Northside


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws"

Last 3. Portugal's side of the draw in 2016 featured the likes of Belgium, Croatia and Wales, while on the other side of the draw there was all 5 European WC winners in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England (and of course the mighty Iceland )

It's been a terrible addition to the tournament to allow 8 weaker teams to join in. It's made the knockout stage so much more watered down and seems to always gives an easy path to one of the finalists!

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By *weetiepie99Woman 11 weeks ago

cardiff

Predictable

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws

That’s the fault of teams that are expected to win groups. If they don’t, that will load one side heavily. England had two tournaments where that’s happened, and they’ve capitalised to get to finals."

I mean ya. But remove England from the conversation... its a bit of a downer

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By *ittlemissmistressKCouple 11 weeks ago

Southampton


"Well this was a second Euros final loss. I do have to wonder what's needed to get over that hump "

Having a hump ??

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By *abioMan 11 weeks ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Just once in our lifetime… we don’t ask for much!!!!

We had them on the ropes… equalised… and stopped playing again

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock


"This isn't an England dig but more of a general post tournament musing....

Last 2 euros have had seriously lopsided round of 16 draws

Last 3. Portugal's side of the draw in 2016 featured the likes of Belgium, Croatia and Wales, while on the other side of the draw there was all 5 European WC winners in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England (and of course the mighty Iceland )

It's been a terrible addition to the tournament to allow 8 weaker teams to join in. It's made the knockout stage so much more watered down and seems to always gives an easy path to one of the finalists!"

Yip your dead right actually I'd forgotten 2016s draw.

Back to a 16 team tournament

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By *mateur100Man 11 weeks ago

nr faversham


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey."

Yes, he's a decent and honourable man but he hasn't won anything which is the same as every other manager since Ramsey. Let's not try and get away from the reality of the situation

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By *izzy RascallMan 11 weeks ago

Cardiff

But Denmark and Greece won it when it was the old format

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By *hawn ScottMan 11 weeks ago

london Brixton

Glimmer of hope gone

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By *os19Man 11 weeks ago

Edmonton

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By *hrill CollinsMan 11 weeks ago

The Outer Rim

footballs staying there....

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By *izzy RascallMan 11 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Just once in our lifetime… we don’t ask for much!!!!

We had them on the ropes… equalised… and stopped playing again "

Pickford kept the score down, England would of been 2-0 if it wasn't for him and then again after that

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Southgate should go now and I suspect the highest level he’ll manage at is the championship from now. Good man but not the right man for the England job.

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By *ik MMan 11 weeks ago

Lancashire


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey."

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

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By *heBigLibowskiMan 11 weeks ago

Hampshire

Bit of a bummer really as I was planning on rubbing one out and then going to sleep, but I'm not really in the mood now.

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By *asycouple1971Couple 11 weeks ago

midlands

Nice big bet on the tennis and football.

Winner winner.

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental

We’re gonna win the World Cup in ‘26. This was just a stepping stone to greater glories.

Remember, you heard it here first folks.

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By *uiteCurlyMan 11 weeks ago

Glastonbury

Bye bye Gareth at last

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By *uriouskinksCouple 11 weeks ago

PORTSMOUTH

I don't get how we equalise then decide to sit back and allow all that pressure. Stupid tactics.

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By *he KakapoMan 11 weeks ago

A nice rock


"But Denmark and Greece won it when it was the old format "

Ya but Greece got out of a group with Spain and Portugal when only 2 get out.

Beat France in the 1/4s

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By *ingerSpiceBombCouple 11 weeks ago

Bedfordshire

I’m scoring in a Spanish net tonight

Mr

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By (user no longer on site) 11 weeks ago


"I’m scoring in a Spanish net tonight

Mr "

At least someone is

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

How much better was Bellingham when he had Watkins ahead of him? I’d rather have Emile Heskey at 46 up front than Kane.

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out "

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors.

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple 11 weeks ago

Ryde

Doctors are expecting a wave of Avian Flu cases, with a large percentage of the country sick as parrots.

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By *9naughtyfun69Couple 11 weeks ago

torbay

Bottled it

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"Southgate should go now and I suspect the highest level he’ll manage at is the championship from now. Good man but not the right man for the England job."

I think there's a job for him somewhere in the FA if he does decide to step down.

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By *hirley147TV/TS 11 weeks ago

Blackpool

Great shame, the country could use some good news.

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors."

I don't think the bottling came from the penalties but how we played after going 1-0 up. We had chances but still tried to sit back when Italy were there for the taking. Southgate still did a brilliant job considering where we were when he started, but it's definitely time for new ideas.

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne


"Southgate should go now and I suspect the highest level he’ll manage at is the championship from now. Good man but not the right man for the England job.

I think there's a job for him somewhere in the FA if he does decide to step down."

Hopefully it isn’t as a motivational speaker.

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By *ucka39Man 11 weeks ago

Newcastle

All in all can say England performance has improved. Maybe next time, was a great game and Spain squeezed it. Not the best team as there never is one. All played very well

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By *arkSovereignMan 11 weeks ago

Lancashire

I think we all wanted an England win (well most of us) but deep down a lot of us knew that Spain would win. They were unbeaten, they played amazingly well as a team whereas England were shocking for the most part. They played terribly as a team, no real instructions and no real coaching but fair play for getting to the final. A well deserved Spain win and hopefully greener pastures for England under new management. England has the squad and arguably the best team on paper if you look at all the talent. They just need some real coaching.

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By *avin77Man 11 weeks ago

camberley

Best team one. SOUTHGATE out

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By *izzy RascallMan 11 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Bottled it"

In what way?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple 11 weeks ago

North West


"I had backed it to go into extra time, it nearly did. We should have been more alert to the danger of Williams, imo the man of the match. Given way too much space for the first goal. It’s going to be lively on the streets of Berlin tonight."

Did they award a player of the match award? If it's not gone to Nico Williams, then I'll eat my shorts! He's been epic.

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors.

I don't think the bottling came from the penalties but how we played after going 1-0 up. We had chances but still tried to sit back when Italy were there for the taking. Southgate still did a brilliant job considering where we were when he started, but it's definitely time for new ideas."

Yep, can't agree more that he is too defensive a manager. He'll go, and rightly so.

Shows how far we've come though that 2 Euro finals in a row with a WC semi too is somehow not considered success for England. We still cream ourselves over 1990 and 1996 and he's outdone both of those 'greats'.

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By *aramel.desiresMan 11 weeks ago

London

It was a very good tournament. The gap between the traditional big teams and minor teams has definitely shrunk.

England needed to play to their strengths which is fast attacking football without fear. But some players looked tired.

Kane did not offer much of an outlet when needed hence the uplift woth the subs but overall the future looks bright.

I also think Southgate will go. He took too much criticism for the 1st three games.

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By *ingerSpiceBombCouple 11 weeks ago

Bedfordshire


"I’m scoring in a Spanish net tonight

Mr

At least someone is "

I’ll show them how it’s done

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By *aughtyGentleman43Man 11 weeks ago

copthorne

On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

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By *uiteCurlyMan 11 weeks ago

Glastonbury


"I had backed it to go into extra time, it nearly did. We should have been more alert to the danger of Williams, imo the man of the match. Given way too much space for the first goal. It’s going to be lively on the streets of Berlin tonight.

Did they award a player of the match award? If it's not gone to Nico Williams, then I'll eat my shorts! He's been epic. "

No one knew he was there Saka didn’t follow him back idk

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon "

This is true. Least Rice and Saka will get over it by winning the league next season.

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By *9naughtyfun69Couple 11 weeks ago

torbay


"Bottled it

In what way?"

With that team should be on the front foot plays to safe

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By *ggdrasil66Man 11 weeks ago

Saltdean


"It was a very good tournament. The gap between the traditional big teams and minor teams has definitely shrunk.

England needed to play to their strengths which is fast attacking football without fear. But some players looked tired.

Kane did not offer much of an outlet when needed hence the uplift woth the subs but overall the future looks bright.

I also think Southgate will go. He took too much criticism for the 1st three games. "

If England are going to play to the strengths you mention, we need shot of Southgate. His game is too defensive, and tactically negative.

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By *mateur100Man 11 weeks ago

nr faversham

Any reason why Bowen wasn't used?

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By *tephanjMan 11 weeks ago

Kettering

Spain played better than we did. I wish it could have been Englands night but not to be. I personally think Southgate has done well overall and well done cool Palmer brilliant goal

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By *inky_couple2020Couple 11 weeks ago

North West


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors.

I don't think the bottling came from the penalties but how we played after going 1-0 up. We had chances but still tried to sit back when Italy were there for the taking. Southgate still did a brilliant job considering where we were when he started, but it's definitely time for new ideas.

Yep, can't agree more that he is too defensive a manager. He'll go, and rightly so.

Shows how far we've come though that 2 Euro finals in a row with a WC semi too is somehow not considered success for England. We still cream ourselves over 1990 and 1996 and he's outdone both of those 'greats'."

Just a reminder, England DID win a euros final, at Wembley, in 2022

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By *inky_couple2020Couple 11 weeks ago

North West


"I had backed it to go into extra time, it nearly did. We should have been more alert to the danger of Williams, imo the man of the match. Given way too much space for the first goal. It’s going to be lively on the streets of Berlin tonight.

Did they award a player of the match award? If it's not gone to Nico Williams, then I'll eat my shorts! He's been epic.

No one knew he was there Saka didn’t follow him back idk"

If England weren't expecting Williams to play as he did, then whoever is in charge of planning tactics needs to be sacked.

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon "

Oh... Joy

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By *ggdrasil66Man 11 weeks ago

Saltdean


"I don't get how we equalise then decide to sit back and allow all that pressure. Stupid tactics."

Typical Southgate, we need an attack minded manager.

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By *aramel.desiresMan 11 weeks ago

London


"It was a very good tournament. The gap between the traditional big teams and minor teams has definitely shrunk.

England needed to play to their strengths which is fast attacking football without fear. But some players looked tired.

Kane did not offer much of an outlet when needed hence the uplift woth the subs but overall the future looks bright.

I also think Southgate will go. He took too much criticism for the 1st three games.

If England are going to play to the strengths you mention, we need shot of Southgate. His game is too defensive, and tactically negative."

I agree. He deservingly has the respect of the players but These players are too good to sit back. But who can keep these players together. I can only think of Klop.

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"Shows how far we've come though that 2 Euro finals in a row with a WC semi too is somehow not considered success for England. We still cream ourselves over 1990 and 1996 and he's outdone both of those 'greats'."

Exactly, this has essentially been England's greatest run in our living memory and Southgate and the culture he set is a big reason for that. But it does need to be replicated on the pitch too.

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon "

Proper football.

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By *aramel.desiresMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors.

I don't think the bottling came from the penalties but how we played after going 1-0 up. We had chances but still tried to sit back when Italy were there for the taking. Southgate still did a brilliant job considering where we were when he started, but it's definitely time for new ideas.

Yep, can't agree more that he is too defensive a manager. He'll go, and rightly so.

Shows how far we've come though that 2 Euro finals in a row with a WC semi too is somehow not considered success for England. We still cream ourselves over 1990 and 1996 and he's outdone both of those 'greats'.

Just a reminder, England DID win a euros final, at Wembley, in 2022 "

Was a great win but we did not get a bank holiday for it!

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"It was a very good tournament. The gap between the traditional big teams and minor teams has definitely shrunk.

England needed to play to their strengths which is fast attacking football without fear. But some players looked tired.

Kane did not offer much of an outlet when needed hence the uplift woth the subs but overall the future looks bright.

I also think Southgate will go. He took too much criticism for the 1st three games.

If England are going to play to the strengths you mention, we need shot of Southgate. His game is too defensive, and tactically negative.

I agree. He deservingly has the respect of the players but These players are too good to sit back. But who can keep these players together. I can only think of Klop. "

Klopp would be a great shout. FA, sign him up.

(*FA to appoint Graham Potter*)

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By *inky_couple2020Couple 11 weeks ago

North West


"Spain have been by far the best team.

Gareth gone?

Gareth will go, and it's time. He's far too conservative, we can all see that.

But he's a decent and honourable man, who's delivered more for England than any other manager since Ramsey.

He’s also underachieved.

Croatia ‘18 - bottled it, Italy ‘20 - bottled it. Tonight - beaten by the only good team we’ve played in this tournament. When your main asset as a manager is luck, there’s not much left when it runs out

I mean, possibly. Not sure losing on penalties last time counts as "bottling it", but we can agree to disagree in that.

I'm not a fan - he's too defensive - but no other manager has managed even to get an England team to a major final since 1966 and we can't suggest that's not a major shift from his predecessors.

I don't think the bottling came from the penalties but how we played after going 1-0 up. We had chances but still tried to sit back when Italy were there for the taking. Southgate still did a brilliant job considering where we were when he started, but it's definitely time for new ideas.

Yep, can't agree more that he is too defensive a manager. He'll go, and rightly so.

Shows how far we've come though that 2 Euro finals in a row with a WC semi too is somehow not considered success for England. We still cream ourselves over 1990 and 1996 and he's outdone both of those 'greats'.

Just a reminder, England DID win a euros final, at Wembley, in 2022

Was a great win but we did not get a bank holiday for it!"

Nor is England getting a BH after tonight

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football."

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again

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By *onkoMan 11 weeks ago

here and there

From a non football fan perspective the England fans and press need to get their act together. The love and the hatred of the manager in every championship they play in makes me wonder why the hell anyone wants the job.

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By *arlot o scaraWoman 11 weeks ago

Hell


"From a non football fan perspective the England fans and press need to get their act together. The love and the hatred of the manager in every championship they play in makes me wonder why the hell anyone wants the job. "

I don’t suspect he cares about people hating him when he’s wiping his arse with £10 notes

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football.

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again"

I’d rather them win it than any of the others tbf.

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By *arkSovereignMan 11 weeks ago

Lancashire


"From a non football fan perspective the England fans and press need to get their act together. The love and the hatred of the manager in every championship they play in makes me wonder why the hell anyone wants the job. "

Every manager in football gets scrutinised to this level. Its the perks of the job. Just look at what happened with Arsene Wenger. In the glory days he was the worlds most loved manager, but as soon as the club started underperforming he became the worlds most hated. When managers become managers, they expect this level of scrutiny. Its the same treatment that football players get too. Theres a reason that theyre paid ridiculous amounts of money.

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By *otTheMessiah86Man 11 weeks ago

Stockton

Didn’t want to win the Euros anyway. World Cup 2026. It’s coming home!

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football.

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again

I’d rather them win it than any of the others tbf."

The problem is we as fans can see through it and know none of it matters but the way the pundits are going to bend over and talk about how amazing they are sickens me

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man 11 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

At least if Mr Southgate resigns his job the FA won’t have any trouble replacing him, they only have to look at this forum and they’ll be spoilt for choice at all the experts who can do the job

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By *ittlemissmistressKCouple 11 weeks ago

Southampton


"Didn’t want to win the Euros anyway. World Cup 2026. It’s coming home!"

No it isn't

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By *eordieJeansCouple 11 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football.

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again

I’d rather them win it than any of the others tbf.

The problem is we as fans can see through it and know none of it matters but the way the pundits are going to bend over and talk about how amazing they are sickens me"

Until they’re found guilty you have to praise them. They have the best squad, the best manager and play great football. The narrative will change if they are found guilty.

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By *arkSovereignMan 11 weeks ago

Lancashire


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football.

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again

I’d rather them win it than any of the others tbf.

The problem is we as fans can see through it and know none of it matters but the way the pundits are going to bend over and talk about how amazing they are sickens me

Until they’re found guilty you have to praise them. They have the best squad, the best manager and play great football. The narrative will change if they are found guilty. "

As a united fan, I despise city but I have eyes and must agree with you. They have the best players and play the best football. Anyone that disagrees is delusional.

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By *otTheMessiah86Man 11 weeks ago

Stockton


"Didn’t want to win the Euros anyway. World Cup 2026. It’s coming home!

No it isn't "

No, it isn’t. But I’ll continue to believe. And believe. And believe.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS 11 weeks ago

Central

It was good to get so close to winning, against such a strong team who played better

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By *illan-KillashMan 11 weeks ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants


"We’re gonna win the World Cup in ‘26. This was just a stepping stone to greater glories.

Remember, you heard it here first folks."

It's all over the news.....

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By *oeBeansMan 11 weeks ago

Derby


"On the plus side ... Premier League is back soon

Proper football.

Only for 115 FC to inevitably win it again

I’d rather them win it than any of the others tbf.

The problem is we as fans can see through it and know none of it matters but the way the pundits are going to bend over and talk about how amazing they are sickens me

Until they’re found guilty you have to praise them. They have the best squad, the best manager and play great football. The narrative will change if they are found guilty. "

I'll do no such thing and continue my bitter crusade, thank you veryuch

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By *irmac13Man 11 weeks ago

edinburgh

Sooooo..... it didn't come home

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By *ealMissShadyWoman 11 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders


"Sooooo..... it didn't come home"

It's been so long it's forgotten where 'home' is

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By *ust RachelTV/TS 11 weeks ago

Horsham


"Didn’t want to win the Euros anyway. World Cup 2026. It’s coming home!"

England hasn't won a world cup since 1966, I very much doubt it will hapoen anytime soon.

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"Sooooo..... it didn't come home"

No, well spotted.

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By *urry BlokeMan 11 weeks ago


"Sooooo..... it didn't come home

No, well spotted.

"

It's the eternal dirty stopout

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By *elronMan 11 weeks ago

Liverpool

The team with the most money the best players and manager usually wins the premier League.City have played the best football for a good couple of years.Im no city supporter btw.

Spain's players were better in all positions every Spanish player is comfortable with the ball at his feet under pressure England have good players but not many world class as the pundits would have you believe.

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By *anJenny 181Couple 11 weeks ago

Preston

funny place England if Southgate had of won talk was he would get a knighthood but now people want shut of him.

Fine margins in the beloved game of football.

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By *avexxMan 11 weeks ago

cheshire

if you know anything about football spain were always going to win

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By *r PantyMan 11 weeks ago

Morpeth

Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

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By *ave-and-LouiseCouple 11 weeks ago

Torquay

We were in the woods when they scored their goal, could hear the cheers from miles away. Shame there wasn't a second and third though.

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By *iscoman7771000Man 11 weeks ago

birmingham

Thank fuck it’s over

No excuse for having the day off

Get to work lossers

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football."

You cared enough to take the time to come into a football based thread just to let us al know how little you care.

Must care a little then eh?

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football."

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do."

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?"

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over. "

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

"

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

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By *4bimMan 11 weeks ago

Farnborough Hampshire

Fuck tapas

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By *ealMissShadyWoman 11 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?"

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??"

What a dirty dog! I'm so glad Charlene dumped him.

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By *ealMissShadyWoman 11 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??

What a dirty dog! I'm so glad Charlene dumped him."

I know, poor Wellard

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By *r John WickMan 11 weeks ago

The Continental


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?"

Yes. But before he put Bettys ‘hot pot’ up for sale to the highest bidders.

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By *olkiMan 11 weeks ago

somewhere


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??

What a dirty dog! I'm so glad Charlene dumped him.

I know, poor Wellard "

I'd much rather watch you playing for 90 minutes

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By *ou only live onceMan 11 weeks ago

London


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Yes. But before he put Bettys ‘hot pot’ up for sale to the highest bidders."

Sometimes I think they make soaps too far fetched. As if you could make that many individual hot pots.

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By *ealMissShadyWoman 11 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??

What a dirty dog! I'm so glad Charlene dumped him.

I know, poor Wellard

I'd much rather watch you playing for 90 minutes "

That would be boring as fuck, the pitch would be empty because I don't play football

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By *andk22Couple 11 weeks ago

Wilmslow

Best team won

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By *mf123Man 11 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

It was like 1992 all over again kick n rush football minus the rush total missuse of tools given to him and his so called tactical genius assistant i hope hes suffering

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By (user no longer on site) 11 weeks ago


"Best team won"

Yep so true

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By (user no longer on site) 11 weeks ago


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football.

Yes. True. I can't wait to find out what Ange and Den decided to do.

Does Amos still run The Woolpack?

Think so. But I'm sure Nasty Nick tried to take it over.

And who’d have though that Benny would turn out to be a pimp.

Was that after he proposed to Mrs Mangle?

Was that before or after Ian Beale paid her to lick his bald head??

What a dirty dog! I'm so glad Charlene dumped him.

I know, poor Wellard

I'd much rather watch you playing for 90 minutes

That would be boring as fuck, the pitch would be empty because I don't play football "

I would not say you are boring

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By *amieLDN22Man 11 weeks ago

London

Fantastic effort by the boys. Spain deserve it but England should be proud.

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By *cottish17Man 11 weeks ago

falkirk


"England deserved to lose, shocking. Well done Spain

I wouldn't say shocking but Spain played better. Well done England for coming second. "

Gutted not still to be on holiday, was in Spain too until 2 days ago, I'm patiently waiting to turn 40 to message you. You've been on my hotlist for a while x

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By *till gameMan 11 weeks ago

two doors down

Southgate must stay

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By *till gameMan 11 weeks ago

two doors down

So England last 12 games , within 90 minutes

Won - 3

Drawn - 6

Lost - 3

Is that a team of champions

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By (user no longer on site) 11 weeks ago

Well done England. Congrats to Spain. 2 Euro finals in 3 years is quite the achievement.

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By *izzy RascallMan 11 weeks ago

Cardiff

Radio 2 are not so OTT this morning

They've calmed right down

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By *929Man 11 weeks ago

newcastle


"Couldn't care less - it's a vastly overrated game anyway. At least next week, hopefully, Emmerdale and Coronation Steet will be back on again without being interrupted by stupid football."

Don’t worry mate can enjoy 2 years of the woman’s programmes now till the World Cup starts

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