Agreed. I am as critical of england as anyone. But they actually played football. Looked reasonably fluid going forward. It was the best england have looked in forever. I hope they continue with this sort of play.

It was a proper international match between two top sides. When was the last time england held their own against a clearly elite team? I haven't seen it in 15 years.

This italy side could go all the way. That is for sure. Strong defensive system, a striker who has it all and some truely world class play makers. We matched them and i think we get out the group.

Meh.

We tried to play a decent game with average players, shouldve approached it like the Dutch and just hit them on the break. Early holiday for the lads.

this is the spurs board.

isn't there an england board for international football bollox?

Shut up, Chronic.
England were unlucky to lose this game.
Sterling was a real find - played himself into the starters.
England will beat Uruguay and Costa Rica, and so advance.

Ted

England will home in just over a week.

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Italy did not play well but still found a way to beat England, I do not think England can play much better than they did which does not fill me with much confidence going forward.

RC,

I totally agree. Some people just judge a performance on the final score. Of course the final score is the most important thing but losing doesnt mean we were poor.

We were the better side out there and we played in a positive attacking way.

I think we'll be fine - and will beat Uruguay and Costa Rica.

The negativity is way OTT.