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13 June 2016 1868 comments
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Monday’s final Euro 2016 tie sees Fifa’s second highest ranked side Belgium square up to 2012 Euros finalist Italy.

Both sides come into the match in confident mood having topped their qualifying groups and ending their pre-tournament friendly preparations unbeaten. While Belgium defeated Norway 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Finland, Italy recorded wins against Scotland and Finland.

Marc Wilmots’ team are set to rely heavily on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who created more chances than any other player during qualification. Along with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard he was also the Red Devils’ top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

Antonio Conte’s Italy were one of only four sides, alongside England, Austria and Romania, to be undefeated in qualifying. They did this despite not having a regular goal scorer, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle the Azzuri’s top scorer in qualifying with just three goals.

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  1. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Typical Lukaku

    What a waste

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Sooooooooooooooooo close

  3. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Why are the Belgians strolling about , looking completely disinterested and arguing with each other. Lukaku donkey again.

  4. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku is such a donkey

  5. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    That KDB pass!

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku misses sitter, has the PL started already?

  7. 420king
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    omfg...you piece of crap!!

  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What a miss by black Giroud

  9. Jay_
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Millimetres wide and Keown says "way wide"

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Missed by just the width of a football.

    • ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      What a saveeee

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wow. Get Origi on.

    • Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Classic Lukaku

    • Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Great game this

    • Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      What a save!

    • Jay_
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Giacherrini to nick another one on the counter after Pelle flicks on a quick Buffon kick

      • RoyaleBlue
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Belgium just get too much hype put on them. They're a squad of individuals Imo, not much of a team. Italy might be weaker on paper but they are a team which is why they're playing a lot better.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          You can thank the managers for both scenarios

          1. RoyaleBlue
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            You're right there. I always say the same about England tbh, lots of individuals they don't seem to be much of a team. Down to Hodgson imo

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              Exactly

      • Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        who wear KDB shirt?

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

          Prince Harry

      • George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Lukaku really is so poor.

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

          Composure has always been a big issue for him.. also because he can at times be so brilliant

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Never when I own him in fpl.

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

              That's just bad luck mate

      • Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        C'mon Lukaku, you massive tosspenguin

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

          lolololol tosspenguin wtf

        2. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          😆

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Brilliant control from Lukaku

        Has he got Teflon boots?

      • VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Darmian gate

        1. Horizontal
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          That's really rough on anyone who has him. 🙁

      • Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Darmian subbed at 57 minutes

        It's like FPL never went away 😆

        LMAO

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          From now on pre-60 min substitutions should be called Darmians.

        2. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          😆

      • ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Ouch for any Darmian owners

        *tumbleweed*

      • Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Poor Darmian. He can't finish the match even in national team.

      • tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Harsh for Darmian owners.

      • Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        always off before 60min

      • puddingbrood
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Pelle is actually quite decent in a team full of crossers. Better than most strikers we've had till now anyway.

      • Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Darmian off on 59 min 🙂 LvG style!

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        If I even think for a second about buying Lukaku next season, punch me square in the face.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          As long as you reciprocate for us

      • ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Bonucci is quite the passer