PBP Thread: Match #14, Tunisia vs England, 18 June 2018 [R]

In.

 

This may be a surprise game. Got the feeling this one will end 1:1.

 

Either 1-1 or 1-0 England. This will be a dry game with few goals.

 

I think England will entertain us a bit if they're consistent with their form based on friendlies.

 

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.

 

4-0 win for England

 

This will be a crazy game. 5-3 win for England. 2 red cards. Perhaps.

 

tunisia can't score 3 times against England. You may be right about the red cards, though

 

Belgium did their thing. Let's see if England will actually step up.

 

Love what you're thinking, but no way that happens.

 

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?

 

Alright let's see if these kids can play for England.
Tunisia won't be easy though.

 

Cause Tunisia is pretty organized and solid.

 

Tunisia has no chance against England? True or false?

 

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.

 

we will see about that after Kane puts one in outta nowhere

 

true

 

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 hope you're right mate, I hope you're right.

 

Uhlsport gets a team kit in the WC

 

he! I like Tunisia's anthem. One of my favorites along with Uruguay, Italy, and Germany's

 

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.

 

This is a 'new England' team per Fox.

There is the kiss of death.