Seen every game.
Thought I'd share my thoughts and see what others think.
For me it's still extremely open. However. On performance Germans are so clinical, I'm struggling to find a team that will beat them.
I think England Will be strong and grow if woy stops trying to be clever. The good news for England is there is no lack of talent.
Is it just me or was Joe Hart our worse player again Russia?! He's so cocky but nervy with the ball! Worries me, can see a red card coming for him.
We all see a game in a different light but Belgium still looked really good to me. I'm prepared to offer them another chance as Italy just seem to win when it matters. Italy did the business, still think it was a one off.
World Cup 2014. I thought England's open game was strong even though we lost it to Italy. Think Italy may do the same again. 2 poor games coming up.
I was really unimpressed with France. Good squad but just don't have it 2018 will be there time.
Now Poland. Quite taken I guess there 2012 target came 4 years too late but I like what I've seen.
Spain good but boring as usual.
I thought Wales were awful, fun game but low standard. I was really wishing them well for the Euros but my oh my they are deluded.
Without mentioning them all. Can't say it's going to be the best tournament.
Thought I'd share it in the return of some others thoughts on what they've seen. All this trading at them moment is getting lonely. My missus will throttle me if I mention the word football!
I need a life! Lol
Euro's 2016
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giulio2010
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Tomorrow you will have your answears..However I just like to add a few points. Italy has not done well outside Europe with exception of 1970 and 1994 world cup, we lost both finals against Brazil, while in Europe we played 4 world cup finals we won 4. We have reached the euro finals 3 times, we won once, we lost with a golden goal in 2000 and crashed by the spanish 4-0 in 2012. However consider important factors, this italian team has nothing to lose, it's one of the less talented in more then 30 years. Antonio Conte is a great manager which gave Italy it's natural body again. Defence and fast counter-attack almost to perfection. You may be right , Italy could lose the remaining games but this can happen to most teams in this competition and if they did, it will be with a hell of a fight. Cesare Prandelli in 2012 and 2014 gave Italy a different appraoch to the game, more ball possession more advanced defenders and midfielder. Italy was playing good football at times but was not it's real nature and in fact in 2012 we have arrived to the final with zero energy, Prandelli believed in his strategy and conceeded 4 goals. Antonio Conte is a real deal, you will see next season at Chelsea...Btw enjoy the game today...England vs WalesSeaHorseRacing wrote:Italy just seem to win when it matters. Italy did the business, still think it was a one off.
World Cup 2014. I thought England's open game was strong even though we lost it to Italy. Think Italy may do the same again. 2 poor games coming up.
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superfrank
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I hear Roy Hodgson is unwell... he's suffering from a bad side.
I'll get my coat.
I'll get my coat.
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giulio2010
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England have approched this tournament as 4th-5th favorite, with 16 seats available out of 24 and one of the easist group, I am NOT actually impressed by their attitude...Good Luck 
The favourites have won 55.56% of their matches vs 53.40% of implied chance.
Average time of first goal (excluding 0-0) 44mins, 2nd Goal 74mins.
Average number of goals 1.89 vs markets guess of 2.36.
Favourite has scored first 56% of the time so far vs 39% for the outsider. One match has ended 0-0.
Average time of first goal (excluding 0-0) 44mins, 2nd Goal 74mins.
Average number of goals 1.89 vs markets guess of 2.36.
Favourite has scored first 56% of the time so far vs 39% for the outsider. One match has ended 0-0.
