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18 June 2016 430 comments
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Saturday brings to a close the second round of group matches, with Groups E and F in focus.

The day’s opening clash features Belgium, widely considered a contender to win the tournament, who now face a fight for survival having suffered a 2-0 reverse at the hands of Italy in their first fixture. They’ll face a determined Republic of Ireland outfit who let slip a one-goal advantage against Sweden to register a draw in their opening tie.

Both must go for the three points this time around, with Marc Wilmot’s men seeking to improve on their conversion of chances, having fired in 18 attempts against the Italians without reward.

Martin O’Neill’s side will struggle to match that threat, although they notched four shots on target against the Swedes, their best total in any previous European Championship tournament outing.

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  1. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    How would you use a FT with this team?

    Kozacik Rui Patricio
    Schär Rami Juanfran Strinic Höwedes
    KDB Hamsik Perisic Payet Konoplyanka
    Giroud Muller Nolito

    Not sure who the real rotation risks are here, Juanfran and Nolito probably, what about Rami, Payet, Giroud? Possibly Höwedes maybe?

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I might switch Juan Fran to Hector. Reckon Juan will get a rest/ be dropped.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Del Bosque has said nothing about him getting a rest or being dropped .

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Also fancy the Croats to score so will look elsewhere. Germany double up at the back vs NI is appealing.

      2. Hank10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I agree, Juanfran is the oldest of the back-line and could be rested to be ready for the R16 match, Bellerin is not the worst RB to have

  2. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone Hungary? Pop over to Iceland

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Every "new post" should have a Lineker-esque MOTD line

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

  3. Hank10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    WC team for MD3:

    Neuer vs. NIR
    Tatarusanu vs. ALB

    Jedrzelcjczyk (POL) vs. UKR
    Sapunaru (ROM) vs. ALB
    Hector vs. NIR
    Pique vs. CRO
    Rami vs. SWI

    Grosicki vs. UKR
    Stanciu vs. ALB
    Kroos vs. NIR
    Hamsik vs. ENG
    Payet vs. SWI

    Ronaldo vs. HUN
    Milik vs. UKR
    Morata vs. CRO

  4. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Kane...will he start v Slovakia?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No bigger fan of Harry Kane than myself but the kid is burnt out.. no chance

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Doubt it

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I doubt it. The new Roy is a tactical genius

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He won't, Vardy and Studge should start. Can see Harry getting a few minutes from the bench.

    5. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks, time to get rid then i guess, so Kane to :

      A - Milik

      B - Sturridge

      C - Lukaku

      D - Vardy

      Thanks.

  5. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    How would you use 2FTs on this lot? Or would you wildcard instead?

    Rui Patricio - Kozazik
    Juanfran - Rami - Dier - Hector - Strinic
    Ozil - Perisic - Alaba - Mak - Stanciu
    Ronaldo - Müller - Giroud