Di Natale's finish was crisp. Fabregas's was good. A draw is a fair result. Torres should have done better with his chances though. In a sense it's a good result for both because they will see Ireland and Croatia as easier games.
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A good game, I enjoyed it. Italy are better than people give them credit for and Spain aren't as good as others make out.
That Trappatoni press conference 
Ireland-Croatia will be interesting. I think Ireland will shade it 2-1.
Ireland-Croatia will be interesting. I think Ireland will shade it 2-1.
Can't see it myself, this is a poor Ireland team against a very good Croatia. Anything's possible, I suppose, but I don't see it.
Been a good game so far.Both sides have looked positive. Croatia have looked easier on the eye.
Early goal always make for good matches
Croatia are much better than I thought they were. Modric is such a beautiful player to watch. Jelavic will get 20 goals next season for Everton.
3-1 Croatia, this is turning very embarrassing for Ireland.
Jelavic is one of those great old fashioned forwards. I like him a lot.
3-1 is about fair, Ireland deserved a goal but that's about it. Croatia were much better, Modric and Jelavic were brilliant. Modric especially, what a player he is. It's a fantastic result for Croatia though.
the irish fans were awesome
BAH! A tie??? GET IT TOGETHER SPAIN!
A draw isn't that bad, I mean it is against the other big team of the group and Spain weren't at their absolute best. I'd still expect them and Italy to progress.
England vs France tonight, I've got a weird feeling it'll be a draw for some reason. It's the two teams expected to qualify, and England have shown a penchant for remaining nice and tight in recent games, which could counteract France's attacking quality.
England vs France tonight, I've got a weird feeling it'll be a draw for some reason. It's the two teams expected to qualify, and England have shown a penchant for remaining nice and tight in recent games, which could counteract France's attacking quality.
I expect 4-0 with James Milner getting all the goals :tooth
Milner should have scored when he went round Lloris, but Lescott's header was good.
Game's been as I expected, a tight controlled affair with the few chances. The forward players have looked lively from both sides which can only bode well.
1-1, Nasri. Very good goal.
Game's been as I expected, a tight controlled affair with the few chances. The forward players have looked lively from both sides which can only bode well.
1-1, Nasri. Very good goal.
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Got to say it's been a better game than I was expecting. Two brilliant goals and couldn't believe Milner didn't put his chance away.
Would like to see Young off in the second, hasn't been great for me. Good choice in picking the ox I think he's been great. Him and Walcott/Defoe in the second I'd like to see?
Would like to see Young off in the second, hasn't been great for me. Good choice in picking the ox I think he's been great. Him and Walcott/Defoe in the second I'd like to see?
This French back line does not look good. It's there to be exploited. Get Walcott on and Milner off.
I mean...
3> Milner. He's got real star quality.
3> Milner. He's got real star quality.
Yeah Young's been a big threat, it'd be silly to bring him off. Welbeck's proven why he should start when Rooney's unavailable, a much better threat than Carroll would have been. France's defence is shit, especially Evra (though he's had a poor season personally)