[Time to Sleigh]

Aw it's a shame it is deflating but England were pretty poor they had more than enough chances at that extra time. Had a feeling as soon as we went to penalities that we were out

[Calderyon]

Why wasn't Sterling one of the kickers in PK?

Or Shaw?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by Calderyon

Why wasn't Sterling one of the kickers?

I was wondering this. He would have scored.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Calderyon

Why wasn't Sterling one of the kickers?

Good question. Shaw too

The moment I saw Rashford take a penalty knowing how unreliable he is . I knew its not gonna happen

Don't blame him though, he'd been on for a minute.

[Alf]

Chellini was their centre back and he was playing in our half for most of the second half. We went far too deep and invited the danger. We should have brought a Grealish or Foden on earlier to give their team something to think about, their defence had it too easy.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Alf

Chellini was their centre back and he was playing in our half for most of the second half. We went far too deep and invited the danger. We should have brought a Grealish of Foden on earlier to give their team something to think about, their defence had it too easy.

Strange the way Southgate uses him. He carries the ball , he gets up field, he wins fouls. The moment I saw us getting behind the ball at the start the 2nd half. We needed Grealish to keep the ball and not let Italy dominate possession. I hated those tactics, but the team did well and will be back

[Merry Mockmas]

I think that both teams played well in their own way tonight.

Congratulations to Italy, you must be chuffed Vanessa.

And with England it was nice to see us actually trying to do well for a change, Southgate has achieved something that I never thought was possible.

[FaLaLaLand]

As a Welshman, we just don’t support England in football.

However saying that, that was a great game and my heart goes out to Southgate and the team - to come so close yet so far must be torture. Gareth is a fantastic manager. Well done!

[Denver]

The players who allowed Saka to take the 5th penalty are also a disgrace a Young Boy who never taken a penalty was used as a scape goat incase we lost, the more experienced players should have stepped up ahead of him

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by Denver

The players who allowed Saka to take the 5th penalty are also a disgrace a Young Boy who needed taken a penalty was used as a scape goat incase we lost, the more experienced players should have stepped up ahead of him

Sterling should have talent it.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Denver

The players who allowed Saka to take the 5th penalty are also a disgrace a Young Boy who needed taken a penalty was used as a scape goat incase we lost, the more experienced players should have stepped up ahead of him

A good experience for Saka, if his attitude is right, then he'll be fine.

If he's ever in that situation again, he'll know how bad it feels to miss and be determined to put it right.

[Calderyon]

Imo if you have scored even a single goal in the tournament and you are fit, you should be a default choice for penalty kick comps.

[Amy Jade]

This is what I'll remember from the match

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

This is what I'll remember from the match

Nothing new, I knew it would go without serious punishment as the Italians love to cheat and foul and get away with stuff

[UserSince2005]

Originally Posted by Denver

Nothing new, I knew it would go without serious punishment as the Italians love to cheat and foul and get away with stuff

The Italian mentality is that rules are there to be broken. It’s they same with everything in Italian life

[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by Denver

Nothing new, I knew it would go without serious punishment as the Italians love to cheat and foul and get away with stuff

I don't watch tbf so know nothing but I was shocked how dirty their players were. They were fouling, getting yellow carded and then subbed so a new one could come on and start fouling.

He literally choked Saka here where was the red card?

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

This is what I'll remember from the match

It was dirty, yes. But that’s what you call a professional foul. Most players in that situation would do the same if they knew there was no chance of beating their opponent to the ball, and even more so in the later stages of a cup final.

It’s crap but it is what it is

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by Babayaro.

It was dirty, yes. But that’s what you call a professional foul. Most players in that situation would do the same if they knew there was no chance of beating their opponent to the ball, and even more so in the later stages of a cup final.

It’s crap but it is what it is

It was a yellow card, fair and square.

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

It was a yellow card, fair and square.

It was.....further down the field it could have been red but as it is its was yellow

[Zizu]

Best team won ...


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[Smithy]

Guess footballs going to Rome

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Guess footballs going to Rome

Will somebody hurry up and find this persons coat.

[Alf]

Still, it was a bit of excitement to pass the time. Back to the real World now

[Calderyon]

Gareth Southgate has managed England to their first final in 55 years (54) in a major competition, so i think he should be fine?

[In the Drunk Tank]

Been reminding everyone tonight that this is just the Euros - it's not the World Cup which is truly the greatest tournament on earth

Already can't wait for next winter