Group D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic

[Brennan]

The problem with this England squad is that there are a lot of decent players, but really none that are truly brilliant footballers. Maybe Kane when fully fit. Maybe Foden someday. But they don’t seem that hard to shut down as long as the opponent is disciplined. Like if you’re France or Belgium or Germany, who in this team really scares you?

I don’t think it’s the players to be honest. This is a team full of talent.

It’s the style of play. It’s almost like the ball just gets passed around slowly waiting for something to happen. Bizarre.

 

[coollino]

All these great attacking players and 1 goal in 2 games

 

[Jamiednm]

How is Sterling still on the pitch??

 

[Eggs]

He's stood on his foot, it's absolutely nailed on.

…only at the Pit.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Imagine El Loco with these attacking players.

Southgate OOT
El Loco IN

 

[Papa Shango]

This is terrible tournament management by England. Pushing up leaving space at the back. They only need a point and they are through. Just sit back and let it happen.

 

[Azza]

Southgate settled for the draw here.

State of Rice passing it sideways constantly.

 

[Gwladysover]

Edge of the seat stuff - really?

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

He’s still got 2 defensive holding midfielders on there what an utter trumpet

 

[Blue83]

It’s the style of play. It’s almost like the ball just gets passed around slowly waiting for something to happen. Bizarre.

It's the footballing equivalent of paint by numbers

Czech Republic are going to enjoy playing us

 

[LinekersLegs]

I generally have a lot of time for Sterling but he has been poor this game and should have been subbed.

 

[Chegsy]

England can’t even keep hold of the ball.

 

[MikeH72]

Stuart Armstrong is a better player than Raheem Sterling.

 

[JMT]

Is he really gonna give DCL 5 minutes? Southgate is an absolute loser.

 

[hirons11]

Rashford needs to stick to feeding young kids, jogging around like a slug