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The day’s second Euro 2016 fixture finds Switzerland clash with Romania as they look for their second victory in Group A and secure progress into the knock-out phase.

In their 12 previous meetings this pairing are evenly matched, having recorded five wins apiece, with two draws. This is their first major tournament encounter since the 1994 World Cup, when Switzerland were coached by current England boss Roy Hodgson.

Switzerland, now managed by Vladimir Petković, racked up 15 goal attempts in their opening fixture, a 1-0 victory over Albania. However, with more than half of their shots failing to hit the target they looked far from impressive at times.

Beaten 2-1 by France in their opener, Anghel Iordanescu’s Romania are in dire need of a win to salvage their campaign and will need to go on the attack. They’ll do so without the talents of Nicolae Stanciu in midfield who, rather inexplicably, drops out of their lineup having impressed against the French.

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  1. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I know this might be premature to ask, but after the fixture releases, are there any players which you have pencilled into your squad for the upcoming FPL season?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nope.

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

      Chelsea, United and Middlesbrough defenders from the start. And Aguero, that's it

    3. TJ_777
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      west brom defender

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

        Goalkeeper

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

      Aguero without looking at the fixtures 😉

    5. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Got my mind set on a Kun + KDB double up, Middlesbrough defender or keeper, and Chelsea defender.

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Interesting. I'm all set on that double up as well. Also getting some Palace assets with their fixtures might not be a bad idea.

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

    it's amazing seeing a colorful season ticker again.
    looking at it it,very tricky start for most of the league.

  3. Shels
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Heard ronaldo's comment - nonse

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

      🙁

  4. TJ_777
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    uggh just realized i put the armband on griezmann by accident over payet *sigh

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      ouch, still got 3 days to go 🙂

  5. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Everyone bringing Stancu on wildcard then

    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      brang STANCIU in on wildcard

      1. raff97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Bring both in against Albania in the last GW. Frees up funds for KdB vs Sweden, ronaldo vs Hungary and Germans vs NIR

  6. Shels
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who is that woman on espn panal, she good

  7. sinik
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    CL rules: http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=2130221.html
    EURO rules: http://eurofantasy.uefa.com/en/fantasy16/rules

    CL explicitly states that "Once the group stage is complete, each team will be given an additional €5m" and makes no mention of price rises.
    Comparatively, EURO explicitly states that prices will increase after group stage and makes no mention of extra funds.

    I think that, for those who didn't WC yet, trying to round up some 4m players from teams that look like not qualifying for knockouts is a good strategy for maximizing the level of quality you can select once the prises DO rise and you have unlimited transfers, as I don't think the game can force you to substitute them out, they just won't be placeable in the starting XI (or likely won't gather point, obviously).

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      the rules are very poorly written. we know nothing about price rises
      for example, will the sell value of a player change if he rises in price while we own him?

    2. Davidinho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Good idea but don't think it needs to be done as we should be able to get a decent bench within budget for the last 16 and then we get plenty transfers to sort out our team.

  8. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Stanciu not even used 🙁

    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      only realized that this sec 🙂 completely forgot about him once game kicked off , big grump 🙂

  9. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud ... make me proud.

    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      CAPTAIN DONKEY

      Maybe off at H/T for gameiro?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Not a chance.

        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          around 60 then

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            90 minutes

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

        keep dreaming

        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          he's my captain donkey as-well -_-, 2 goals then off at 61

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

            do you know gameiro is watching the game at home?

            1. Shels
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              no -_- is he 🙁

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

    France: Lloris; Sagna, Rami, Koscielny, Evra; Kante, Matuidi; Coman, Payet, Martial; Giroud.

    Albania: Berisha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Mavraj, Agolli; Kukeli, Xhaka, Abrashi; Roshi, Sadiku, Lenjani.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      So, 4-2-3-1 it is.

      That Payet goal hid well how awfully badly it worked against Romania.

      That Payet goal came out of nowhere, it was purely a difference made by individual quality. After Griezmann was subbed for Coman, France got into the box way less than before, created 0 good scoring chances, particularly 0 chances were created by Coman&Martial, and France 0 shots inside the box.

      Before that, the chances were plethoric.

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

        Payet explosion imminent again methinks, no no!

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Maybe. He thrives behind the striker. But I think France may be less threatening in whole. Say, Giroud maybe not explosion imminent.

        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Some speculated this change to be made for defensive reasons, though, but in that case Pogba may be paying here for mistakes of Matuidi.

          As Payet drifted to the centre, and gave up on his defensive duties, which still was fine as he created the outlet for cases forward and created the plays, Evra ran straight into the space left by Payet, and what Matuidi did was that instead of covering for Evra, he roamed up the pitch, being the highest up man of the midfield. Anybody with the membership can check the match average position map to see the results. It is no surprise why Romanians had over 50% of their attacks from their right flank.

  11. Shels
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    this espn panal is good, almost as good as the rte one, says alot

    1. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      what's a panal ?

      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Panal is a village in Jangal Rural District, in the Central District of Fasa County, Fars Province, Iran

        -_-,

        coat

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

          * Coates

          1. Shels
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            sorry

        2. Pedram
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          wrong it means diaper in spanish

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        it's a panel in disguise

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

        Anal with a pee to start !

        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          hence the need for a diaper

  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Just seeing the highlights now. Hamsik, you beauty!

  13. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Hands up if, like me, you transferred in the Stancu who stayed on the bench the whole game instead of the one who scored the penalty!

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      o

      1. Baby Cuties
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        just me then.

        Was rejoicing for a good half hour as well until i realised

        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          blessyou

      2. Pedram
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Stanciu is the one who got benched though

        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          GET YOU COATES

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Haha gw1 that was acceptable but the 'pros' learned to tell the diff by gw2!
      Good OR in EPL this year btw, you peaked GW 38, v well played cutie!

      1. Baby Cuties
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yep, thanks HVt

        Good that Im making these ricks now as opposed to in the real deal FPL eh!

        Cheers, was surprised with my rank in the end. Felt like a long old season with many poor calls, like never having Firmino or a Spurs defender

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

          'It's a marathon not a sprint'
          Aim to score above the average most weeks and you'll be fine, you don't have to have some players that are doing well-just make sure your alternative player matches him!

  14. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud my top goalscorer bet.

    I need another goal tonight sun shine.

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

      I've gone Payet this time, his firm looks unstoppable Tony.

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        It does.

        Kinda think in the hole he could really benefit Giroud tonight.

      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        You reckon his firm would take the ruski's?

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

          With Dimitri at the helm-anything cest possiblé vieille école!

          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            🙂

    2. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud to outscore Payet

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

        We will know soon enough OK.

  15. bobinjo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who's on penalties for France now that Grizmann is on the bench?

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

      Giroud

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

    GW3 Wildcarders

    We planning on getting Ronaldo?

    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Might get rid...

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Howdi OS
        How's life

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Alright JTD, life's great all things considered.... You ok?

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on result really but prob No for me regardless Jazz.

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Still averages 9-10 shots per match though. Some of those must go in.

    4. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      yes

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

      His arrogance makes him believe he can just stroll around and score . Hope he falls over on his hair gell.

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

        I agree, don't like him at all. But this is fantasy here 😆

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

          For some reason when playing for his national team he doesn't perform. I seriously believe that the reason for this is down his I am better than the rest of you attitude. If things don't drop right he always seems to spit his dummy out and give up.

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

      couldn't deal with his smug face if he does anything
      prefer his whining face

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        better to own him then incase he does anything?

  17. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba still worth all that cash?

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Obviously not. But I'd expect him to return against Switzerland.

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

        Took liathroidí for 'the water carrier' to drop him tho.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I'm sorry, "liathroidí"?

            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              Alright. Yeah. And Griezmann too. Week ago, he was the star of the team.

              1. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 10 months ago

                He may be just rested though.

                Or then this is tactical, as said, thinking that Martial and Coman are more of wingers.

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

        supersub chillout

  18. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Great griezmann benched there's goes my lead in my ml

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He may still score a brace against tired legs. 🙂

  19. Golden Goal
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Please help. Predictions for France v Albania tonight please???

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

      3-0

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

      A reet good thrashing. 4-0. If I was betting would do 3 , 4 or 5 nil

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Tight match, both teams will prove to have difficulties in creating much of attack, but defensive errors and Payet's magic save us from a boredraw. 1-1, or 2-1 for France.

  20. chicrah
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Hey everyone.. quick Q.. who will score more tonight, Coman or Martial?

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

      M

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

        Alrite.. thanks

  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I am not bothered by the absence of Pogba. But I am bothered by the presence of both Coman and Martial. Where is Diarra, to cover for Matuidi?

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Diarra is injured and not in the squad.

      1. Golden Goal
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        lol

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          That's a bit cruel, don't you think?

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Oh blimey. Never realised. 🙁

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

      Ruled out of the squad with a new injury

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

        *knee

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks.

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Would have been one of the first names in the lineup.

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

      They have N'Golo Kante, no need to worry. 😉

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        this. he is equivalent to two players

  22. Crab Bap
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    If I incurred negative transfer points during MD1 when will those be subtracted? Will they already have been so or will it be tonight?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Tonight probably

  23. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    France win this match and Payet to get rested against Swiss ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      France want top spot.

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

        Yes , they want to get my group winners treble up.

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

      no chance

  24. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba , greizman are rested

    Payet does not start next game

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Since Switzerland didn't lose, France can't afford to lose against them in any case, so Payet will play.

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sauce?

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Logic 🙂

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

        Brown please.

      3. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        encona

  25. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Opta have given Djourou the assist why have maccies taken it away?

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You should have tipped the last time you ate at McD's.

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

        I'm loving it 😉

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

        usually do
        in the loos

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

    I know it may be a weird question but which defender from the Italian defence do we think is least prone to potentially being rested next week?

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Giaccherini? Since he is OOP I wonder if there is a natural replacement for him.

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

        There are quite a few I'm sure. Motta probably being one.

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

      Bonucci

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

        Thanks Ayew

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

      Suspension is a bigger risk.

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

        Ah, yes. Thanks

  27. Golden Goal
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Payet's chance of a goal or assist?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Decent

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

    To all tv sport producers. Lots more Bilic please.

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Was thinking this myself the other night, his passion is there for all to see. A cut above the other pundits so far.

  29. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Dechamps don't mind making the big decisions, good on him