EmmaMcG said:

Tough loss for Iceland. Although it was technically a draw, you wouldn't have known that by the post-match reaction of the Iceland side. BTW, check out their Twitter feed some time. It's awesome!

C. Ronaldo just missed a tap-in against Austria.

Something tells me there will be a lot of happy CR7 "fans" tonight

All you C. Ronaldo haters are probably ecstatic tonight! Dang, he missed everything - including a penalty. The only kick he made didn't count. Congratulations to Austria, they really gutted it out.

Lianachan said:

I thought I'd die laughing when he missed that penalty. He's missed 4 of his last 5 penalties, apparently, so maybe they should have let somebody else take it. Even the BBC pundits, who love him to bits because he used to play in England, thought he was awful tonight.

[Snip - luv4u]

ML2016 said:

nonames said:

ML2016 said:

[Snip - luv4u]

Do you think homophobia is always acceptable or only when you use it to insult footballers?

[Lame excuse snip - luv4u]

After all the "fan" silliness that has marred this great game and tournament...it is nice to see some decent, level-headed, young England supporters in France...

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https://www.youtube.com/w...C02ZHzlfkk

EmmaMcG said:

Tonight is the beginning of the last round of group games. Albania v Romania could have a big impact on Ireland's chances of getting through the group stage. I won't get into the convoluted rules of how some third placed teams can go through but if Albania win, there's more chance of Ireland going through. So COME ON, ALBANIA!! Of course, if Ireland draw or lose to Italy on Wednesday, then it won't matter...

Fingers crossed for yah.

^ And eventhough Italy will rest players as they have already qualified...it is a big ask - Italy have played some of the best football so far.

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But who knows what will happen in the final minutes of any match in this tournament!

Hungary -v- Portugal was a belter of a match!

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Can't believe England are going to play Iceland!

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These dramatic late goals are Euro16's signature!

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Come on Ireland!!!!

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Let's hope it's not raining

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It really is the 85+ mins euros!!!

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Congrats and roll on Iceland & a very interesting Eire-Espana tie

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Enjoy the craic tonight!

Connected said:

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My bad!

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Le Bleus have struggled a bit...and historically the pressure of expectation has been known to get to these fussy Francais

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If Iceland sit behind the ball...then the Lions will possibly struggle

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As for Sat 25th @ 5pm...the local Church pub where I live is going to be carnage!!!

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The Azzuri -v- La Roja is the tie...and helps any team going through to the final 8...

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Loving that all 4 of our boys are in it!!!

EmmaMcG said:

Connected said:

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Let's hope it's not raining

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It really is the 85+ mins euros!!!

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Congrats and roll on Iceland & a very interesting Eire-Espana tie

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Enjoy the craic tonight!

Ireland will play France England play Iceland Wales play Northern Ireland My predictions are France, England and Wales to go through. France have the home advantage and even though they've not been great so far, they'll have what it takes to beat us. England couldn't have wished for a better game. I expect a big win for them. Bale and co will be too strong for "Norn Iron".

Im not so sure. So far England have faced 3 teams that have parked the bus in front of goal and we have been found lacking in the penetration department. Iceland, as they have shown so far in the tournament will park the bus once again. Its going to be tougher than we think. Although they are one of our (many) bogie teams, I would have prefered Protugal because they would have at least come at us and left space at the back. And their defense is shite (although ours probably is too, it just hasnt been tested yet).

Connected said:

^

My bad!

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Le Bleus have struggled a bit...and historically the pressure of expectation has been known to get to these fussy Francais

-

If Iceland sit behind the ball...then the Lions will possibly struggle

-

As for Sat 25th @ 5pm...the local Church pub where I live is going to be carnage!!!

-

The Azzuri -v- La Roja is the tie...and helps any team going through to the final 8...

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Loving that all 4 of our boys are in it!!!

France have won the last two competitions held in France. The World Cup in 98 and Euro 2000. If England get through Iceland then France in the QF (no offence Ireland) will probably be our last game.

Italy - Spain is a juicy tie. And then the winner to probably face Germany in the QF. I think whoever gets through to the SF out of those 3 will probably win the tournament.

As for the other side of the draw, I can only really see Belgium or Croatia getting to the final. But stranger things have happened...

Rebeljuice said:

Connected said:

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My bad!

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Le Bleus have struggled a bit...and historically the pressure of expectation has been known to get to these fussy Francais

-

If Iceland sit behind the ball...then the Lions will possibly struggle

-

As for Sat 25th @ 5pm...the local Church pub where I live is going to be carnage!!!

-

The Azzuri -v- La Roja is the tie...and helps any team going through to the final 8...

-

Loving that all 4 of our boys are in it!!!

France have won the last two competitions held in France. The World Cup in 98 and Euro 2000. If England get through Iceland then France in the QF (no offence Ireland) will probably be our last game.

Italy - Spain is a juicy tie. And then the winner to probably face Germany in the QF. I think whoever gets through to the SF out of those 3 will probably win the tournament.

As for the other side of the draw, I can only really see Belgium or Croatia getting to the final. But stranger things have happened...

Greece 2004

Rebeljuice said:

Connected said:

^

My bad!

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Le Bleus have struggled a bit...and historically the pressure of expectation has been known to get to these fussy Francais

-

If Iceland sit behind the ball...then the Lions will possibly struggle

-

As for Sat 25th @ 5pm...the local Church pub where I live is going to be carnage!!!

-

The Azzuri -v- La Roja is the tie...and helps any team going through to the final 8...

-

Loving that all 4 of our boys are in it!!!

France have won the last two competitions held in France. The World Cup in 98 and Euro 2000. If England get through Iceland then France in the QF (no offence Ireland) will probably be our last game.

Italy - Spain is a juicy tie. And then the winner to probably face Germany in the QF. I think whoever gets through to the SF out of those 3 will probably win the tournament.

As for the other side of the draw, I can only really see Belgium or Croatia getting to the final. But stranger things have happened...

So if the Lions get through to the SF...we can meet Germany?

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I'm loving Lothar Matthaus on ITV!

Connected said:

Rebeljuice said:

France have won the last two competitions held in France. The World Cup in 98 and Euro 2000. If England get through Iceland then France in the QF (no offence Ireland) will probably be our last game.

Italy - Spain is a juicy tie. And then the winner to probably face Germany in the QF. I think whoever gets through to the SF out of those 3 will probably win the tournament.

As for the other side of the draw, I can only really see Belgium or Croatia getting to the final. But stranger things have happened...

So if the Lions get through to the SF...we can meet Germany?

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I'm loving Lothar Matthaus on ITV!

Or Spain or Italy.

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So another case off "always the bridesmaid never the bride" me thinkst!

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I do fancy us getting to the semis though - if Kane can come good

Connected said:

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So another case off "always the bridesmaid never the bride" me thinkst!

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I do fancy us getting to the semis though - if Kane can come good

From what England have shown us so far, I genuinely have no idea who we are capable of beating or not... Looking at the other teams, Im not sure how good any of them really are either. All I know is the Italians tend to find a way of scraping through, the Spanish will either crumble or play the kind of football that god approves of, the Germans just know how to win tournaments and France is anybody's guess. The only constant in all of this is that England never win tournaments on colour TV.

Rebeljuice said:

Connected said:

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So another case off "always the bridesmaid never the bride" me thinkst!

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I do fancy us getting to the semis though - if Kane can come good

From what England have shown us so far, I genuinely have no idea who we are capable of beating or not... Looking at the other teams, Im not sure how good any of them really are either. All I know is the Italians tend to find a way of scraping through, the Spanish will either crumble or play the kind of football that god approves of, the Germans just know how to win tournaments and France is anybody's guess. The only constant in all of this is that England never win tournaments on colour TV.

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I think the open top bus is staying in the garage

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My money is on the Azzuri... they just know how to navigate these tournaments...

Connected said:

Rebeljuice said:

From what England have shown us so far, I genuinely have no idea who we are capable of beating or not... Looking at the other teams, Im not sure how good any of them really are either. All I know is the Italians tend to find a way of scraping through, the Spanish will either crumble or play the kind of football that god approves of, the Germans just know how to win tournaments and France is anybody's guess. The only constant in all of this is that England never win tournaments on colour TV.

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I think the open top bus is staying in the garage

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My money is on the Azzuri... they just know how to navigate these tournaments...

Just as well, I think Farage will be using it for a while for his celebration tour of the country.

Rebeljuice said:

Connected said:

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I think the open top bus is staying in the garage

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My money is on the Azzuri... they just know how to navigate these tournaments...

Just as well, I think Farage will be using it for a while for his celebration tour of the country.

Let's see what he puts on the side of the bus this time...

http://www.independent.co...99906.html

England should beat Iceland but not holding my breath. England will get knocked out next round anyway just being realistic. Wales have more chance of winning the whole tournament.