@Zoltan Since 4 out of 6 third place teams also advance Croatia didn't want to screw up their goals against average. They were fine with a narrow defeat.
@Zoltan Given how the brackets are split, it is actually more beneficial to finish second in the group. The group winner will play the runner up of group F, i.e. one of Portugal, France and Germany, while the runner up will play the runner up of group E, most likely one of Poland and Sweden. I'm not in the least bit suprised that Croatia weren't that keen for the win.
@OVNR No, I'm saying that they were indifferent to the loss. They just played the match on cruise control to see it through. As @Chilly_B says, it's an awkward situation similar to the 2018 World Cup game between England and Belgium where it was literally more beneficial to lose.
...because normally you want to finish up an opponent already laying on the floor, instead of giving him a chance to come back into the game and finish you up instead!
It's a good line up for England..let's see what mount kane foden will do...expect them to score first half...or some other t'mate..
So go for an England win and both to score @3.95
@ptahkg Rice and Phillips who have won absolutely nothing up against Modric and Kovacic, Southgate is clueless mate. Pickford in goal lol. No Grealish? Lol.
The score will be around 5-2 for Anglia of course!A hattrick from Kane,maybe Steerling and no doubtely Declan Rice once or twice,much depends on Steerling,he is like a diva!Depends of his mood...sunny,rainy,cloudly,stormy en zo voor.
Important note: England will play all 3 group matches at home in London. And if they get the 1st place, which they will, they will play the whole tournament at home, including the final.
Don't get your panties in a bunch, England still suck.
@splint3r yeah Croatia were garbage tbh
Modric 6.9 LEL
@GioMonaldo nice
I think the games are rigged indeed. Reason: Croatia did not look for a minute like they want to equalize!
@Zoltan Since 4 out of 6 third place teams also advance Croatia didn't want to screw up their goals against average. They were fine with a narrow defeat.
@Zoltan lol
@Zoltan Given how the brackets are split, it is actually more beneficial to finish second in the group. The group winner will play the runner up of group F, i.e. one of Portugal, France and Germany, while the runner up will play the runner up of group E, most likely one of Poland and Sweden. I'm not in the least bit suprised that Croatia weren't that keen for the win.
@Maniac Are you seriously trying to suggest that they lost on purpose?
@OVNR No, I'm saying that they were indifferent to the loss. They just played the match on cruise control to see it through. As @Chilly_B says, it's an awkward situation similar to the 2018 World Cup game between England and Belgium where it was literally more beneficial to lose.
@OVNR obviously not but a loss is actually a good outcome for Croatia, sets them up for an easy RO16 like England did in 2018
England defence doing well. Not sure about Mr Kane up front.
cmon croatia make 1-1
Where is Foden's post?
@Agm_546 For some reason it doesn't count as a hit post when the goalie touches the ball before. Stupid rule...
@neumi17 Ok, thank you bro
...because normally you want to finish up an opponent already laying on the floor, instead of giving him a chance to come back into the game and finish you up instead!
Can somebody explain to me why did England put on the handbrakes after a great start???
@Zoltan They didn't.. they were just predictable
@Zoltan heat
@newoxet Excuses.
Rashford-Foden-Sancho would be the best possible lineup for England.....
@Zoltan *Foden-Mount-Sancho
England plays very well until now, much better than at the WC18
Sterling has been terrible all season yet he starts ahead of Grealish and Sancho !
@Rensen and awful Walker too, Southgate is a big City supporter it seems
No wonder a non-compromising, gifted, confident player such as Jadon Sancho is not part of the England national team. He does not fit in! LOL
Over 2.5 goals England goalkeeper and defence very poor.
croatia winning
It's a good line up for England..let's see what mount kane foden will do...expect them to score first half...or some other t'mate.. So go for an England win and both to score @3.95
@ptahkg Rice and Phillips who have won absolutely nothing up against Modric and Kovacic, Southgate is clueless mate. Pickford in goal lol. No Grealish? Lol.
Over 2,5 seems like the safest bet. Croatian midfield looks scary.
@SlobbaN The only "safe bet" is not to bet. Stop loosing money, people, the game is rigged.
The score will be around 5-2 for Anglia of course!A hattrick from Kane,maybe Steerling and no doubtely Declan Rice once or twice,much depends on Steerling,he is like a diva!Depends of his mood...sunny,rainy,cloudly,stormy en zo voor.
@MasterBet XD
It's actually funny some English idiots think they are the strong favorite here. They just never learn. X2 without a doubt.
@NHJ XD
anyone ele emember that croatia england game at wembley?
Over 1.5 goals
Both to score.
1-1
0-1
This will be a very tough game for England.The croatian midfield is class.
I'll be shocked is Rashford does not come on and score the winner, shocked I say.
@Caseyyy1 Shockedy shock shook shake
Modrić to show class again
1:0 for England and Chilwell on the pitch instead of Grealish
3-1 Croatia.
Important note: England will play all 3 group matches at home in London. And if they get the 1st place, which they will, they will play the whole tournament at home, including the final.
@hellreaper Except the Quarter-final. And that's exactly where they're going out of the tournament.
@hellreaper surely this is such an advantage to England
@idiot It could add to the pressure. England usually crambles under pressure in big tournaments.
@Ivannnnn yes, many possibilities and factors at play but it for sure makes life easier, being in one location