Post-Match Thread and Ratings Spain v England UEFA Euro 2024 Final. 20:00hrs 14th July 2024

[Mr Plow]

It's a fantastic stadium, I went there a few years ago to watch Hertha Berlin in a Bundesliga game (as part of a stag do), atmosphere was brilliant.

Did a tour of the Olympiastadion in Berlin some 13 years ago. If anyone is ever in Berlin it's a decent stadium to take in

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[Cricko]

Right let's go. COME ON England!

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

The Spanish National Anthem.......I have no words.

 

[Supershrimper]

French officials. Hopefully they are mindful of being dumped out of the Euros by Spain so close to the final.

 

[RHB]

Looks like Bellingham is going to get the treatment for the whole 90 mins.

 

[* ORM *]

Greetings!

 

[* ORM *]

When are they bringing Harry Kane on?

 

[Big_Nath]

Can someone explain to Kane the difference between a midfielder and a striker. Many thanks a Welsh man #Getinthebox

 

[Holy Joe]

Tight first half. Spain probs just edge it, but not enough to justify a lead.

 

[Supershrimper]

England are paying better than I thought and I thought Spain might be 1 or 2 goals ahead by now (My predictions was Spain to win 3-1)

Couple of chances for us but none that clear cut

 

[hlane17]

Close half. Need to shut down Rodri to unlock our chances

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Spain edged it the first half, but defences ruled for both teams. It could be one of those games of very few chances the 2nd half, and it's whoever takes a chance.

 

[Strykr]

Tight.

 

[South Bank Hank]

Difference for me is the quality of Spain’s press. With Kane in the side, we’re just not effective at doing the same, which impacts our whole structure. And it’s not an intentional bash on Kane - it’s just who he is these days. But our passing has been poor, surrendering possession easily, primarily down to Spain’s pressure wherever we get the ball. Bellingham, Rice and Mainoo all been caught out so far.

 

[RHB]

The Spanish have not been allowed clear chances where it really matters, in the box. Some very solid defending from all the back line. The middle lads will have to up it a gear to have an effect second half and I'd hook Harry Kane before too much longer as he looks worn out. We shall see.

 

[BriggBlue]

Spain have had by far the share of possession but we have had the only shot on target.

We can win this, our bench is far stronger

 

[Shrimper95]

Rodri going off?

 

[Floval Flyer]

Kane off the pace again, no movement. Watkins and Palmer on soon.
Also need to play Saka in on the wing, and run at them. Let’s get at them and make things happen.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Rodri off, one down… we can win this !

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Spain have had by far the share of possession but we have had the only shot on target.

We can win this, our bench is far stronger

Gareth needs to be brave. This is not a game for Kane. Watkins on, and Palmer on for Foden, who the Spanish have kept quiet. Being brave will improve the team the 2nd half, and could win us the game.