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I think both teams are fancying their chances if they've been paying enough attention to the World Cup. I for one am feeling pretty good about England (for quite awhile I haven't). With the formation Southgate has set up we have skillful, athletic fullbacks that'll overlap and put additional pressure on Tunisia while in possession. Kane and Sterling should cause some trouble at the very least. Tunisia will get some chances too, but I'm confident England will have enough cover when they counter-attack. Watching Tunisia in their friendlies they struggle a lot at linking up in the final third. They might have to rely on England to give them some gifts, which could very well happen if we live up to our World Cup standards. Overall I'm pretty sure England will have the better of possession and put Tunisia under pressure a lot and disposses them in dangerous, which Tunisia often do. However, England traditionally struggle against sides like Tunisia who are well drilled and know how to defend. They will have to have to play close to their potential though if they want to win. I'll go 1-0 England. I won't be surprised if England feel comfortable that they win by a couple more.
why not?? For the 1st time in decades England have defense, attack, and coach. And they're playing against a weaker opponent in a game that they absolutely must win. How will they not score at least 4?
We're the better team, but we need to give Tunisia some respect, they've always been well-organised with decent talent. On paper the score is 2-0 to England, but the game isn't played on paper.
It is going to be weird watching an English match and listening to their chants without the cheezy band playing in the background.
It's hard to come up with a prediction. I have Tunisia advancing but it will be hard to get a result against England. My feeling says 2-1 England. I had a 1-1 draw in the prediction thread though.
I think it's smart not to play rashford. Have to keep some powder dry for Belgium. For once in a long time I like the England side.