I’m expecting Scotland to make things very awkward.

Going with another 1-0 England win, possibly a Kane penalty.

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 5 minutes ago
I’m expecting Scotland to make things very awkward.

Going with another 1-0 England win, possibly a Kane penalty.
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I'll take that

Anti climax after a big build up ending in a so so England performance but a comfortable enough 2-0 win.

I have a feeling we are going to absolutely smash them. 4-0

If you fcucking hate the English clap your hands

The sweaty's have certainly brought the weather with them for tonight.

It's a shame it's not a full house but the atmosphere should be lively.

For the Football Manager taught, millennial, technical purists out there who don't really know much about England/Scotland encounters, it has always been a game where the players who cross that white line (especially those in blue) will have to win their personal battles on the pitch, get to the the ball first, win the bits, but still show a calm head especially just after a goal, and be prepared to give it 'a bit of that' to win.

Being English, well coached, technically competent and comfortable on the ball will only take you so far in these games.

Can't wait

I reckon Scotland will miss at hateful of chances and we'll score the only one we get. Scotland fans to then spend forever moaning about how they were the better team. 1-0 England win.

*miss a hatful

Just to keep some balance here, I know of not one fellow Scot who gives us a chance outside some miracle happening like England being so sure of themselves (not going to happen) and us being too of our game (equally not going to happen).

Of course we want to win and will be “up for it” but that’s about it. We know where we are.

I’ll be down in about 3 hours anyway and be getting right into the party and atmosphere. The game will be a 2 hour interruption with a well expected outcome.

comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 6 seconds ago
Just to keep some balance here, I know of not one fellow Scot who gives us a chance outside some miracle happening like England being so sure of themselves (not going to happen) and us being too of our game (equally not going to happen).

Of course we want to win and will be “up for it” but that’s about it. We know where we are.

I’ll be down in about 3 hours anyway and be getting right into the party and atmosphere. The game will be a 2 hour interruption with a well expected outcome.
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I was surprised with Scotlands set up against the Czechs.

Adams has to start this one I would have thought.

Scotland team has too many weak links IMO. No real threat upfront. A few good players, but in general championship quality.

England 5 Scotland 0

comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 16 seconds ago
Scotland team has too many weak links IMO. No real threat upfront. A few good players, but in general championship quality.

England 5 Scotland 0
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Hmmm

A prime example as to why we enjoy piiiissing ourselves laughing when the inevitable failure comes.

And it will.

It'll be a far tighter game than 5-0 FFS. Best case scenario 2, maybe 3-0 but I wouldn't be surprised if both teams scored.

comment by James Punn (U21588)
posted 6 minutes ago
It'll be a far tighter game than 5-0 FFS. Best case scenario 2, maybe 3-0 but I wouldn't be surprised if both teams scored.
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Yep. See it that way too. Hey ho

comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 16 seconds ago
Scotland team has too many weak links IMO. No real threat upfront. A few good players, but in general championship quality.

England 5 Scotland 0
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Hmmm

A prime example as to why we enjoy piiiissing ourselves laughing when the inevitable failure comes.

And it will.
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I'm not really that bothered about international footy, would be nice to see England win something, but I think you're right, the inevitable will happen.

I'm mostly looking forward to hearing from the Wales camp at half time...

comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 16 seconds ago
Scotland team has too many weak links IMO. No real threat upfront. A few good players, but in general championship quality.

England 5 Scotland 0
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Hmmm

A prime example as to why we enjoy piiiissing ourselves laughing when the inevitable failure comes.

And it will.
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I'm not really that bothered about international footy, would be nice to see England win something, but I think you're right, the inevitable will happen.
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We are what we are mate

Anyway. Train to catch. Enjoy whatever happens. I will

comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 16 seconds ago
Scotland team has too many weak links IMO. No real threat upfront. A few good players, but in general championship quality.

England 5 Scotland 0
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Hmmm

A prime example as to why we enjoy piiiissing ourselves laughing when the inevitable failure comes.

And it will.
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I'm not really that bothered about international footy, would be nice to see England win something, but I think you're right, the inevitable will happen.
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We are what we are mate

Anyway. Train to catch. Enjoy whatever happens. I will
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Enjoy Ginger, both my boys are down there behaving I hope and I have hope but no real expectations of us winning, would take a draw and be happy with that

comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 49 minutes ago
Just to keep some balance here, I know of not one fellow Scot who gives us a chance outside some miracle happening like England being so sure of themselves (not going to happen) and us being too of our game (equally not going to happen).

Of course we want to win and will be “up for it” but that’s about it. We know where we are.

I’ll be down in about 3 hours anyway and be getting right into the party and atmosphere. The game will be a 2 hour interruption with a well expected outcome.
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I thought you lot played quite well in the first match and could easily have gotten a goal or two. I also think we (England) we pretty poor in our opener. I'm not hugely confident about tonight... Think it will be a scrappy affair with 1 goal in it.

I'm worried about tonight's game. I hope we don't think we've won it already. One fairly decent result/performance and we seem to think we have the right to win. We also have real weaknesses. Defensively we are a shambles. Slow, cumbersome centre backs. I have read Luke Shaw may play - he was awful against Romania and defensively his inclusion would give Scotland a way in. Likewise, our midfield is young and inexperienced - not sure how they will handle a game against Scotland.

For sure we are better than Scotland, but the Scots are really fired up and our arrogance could be our downfall.

Yeah but they're still Scotland

comment by Robbing Hoody - Legacy Fan (U6374)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah but they're still Scotland
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Yep. And you’re still England

How does that thing “It’s coming home” work again; when it’s never been “home”?

I suppose to be fair it’s been home with England as much as it has with Scotland

Enjoy ginernuts

comment by Wetherby White (U6810)
posted 2 minutes ago
Enjoy ginernuts
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Cheers pal.

I’ll have a “furfuxakes” when the ball lands in our net and then just get on with it.

comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Robbing Hoody - Legacy Fan (U6374)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah but they're still Scotland
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Yep. And you’re still England
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Yes, that's my point.