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27 June 2016 2324 comments
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England and Iceland go head-to-head at 8pm as the Euro 2016 Round of 16 comes to an end.

Both sides were runners-up in their respective groups on the back of a win and two draws apiece, though there’s no question that the underlying stats are in favour of the Three Lions.

Given that Iceland have averaged just 28.3% possession so far, it’s fair to say that their opponents will be expected to dominate proceedings as the Scandinavians sit deep. As we saw against Slovakia, though, Roy Hodson’s side have toiled to break down obstinate opponents – they registered 29 unsuccessful attempts in their goalless draw against Slovakia.

England produced almost three times the number of attempts on goal (64 to 23) than their opponents over the group stages, though despite a wealth of options in the final third, currently lack a cutting edge and have scored just three times so far.

Iceland have found the net on more occasions (four) but given they’ve managed just nine shots on target, it remains to be seen if they can maintain a lofty 17.4% goal conversion rate – the highest in the tournament.

At the back, England again have reason for optimism. Hodgson’s men allowed a single big chance against in the group stages – less than any other side – and conceded just 11 efforts inside the box.

Iceland, on the other hand, have afforded the opposition 25 efforts in the penalty area, which bodes well for the Three Lions’ chances of grabbing the win that would see them square up to tournament favourites France in the quarter-final stage next time out.

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  1. Zasa
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Omg 🙁

  2. Davidinho
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Omg hahaha

  3. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Game on!

  4. VS10_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks Dier for the captain points. Please win then Iceland.

  5. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Unlucky Dier cappers

  6. M.A.G
    10 years, 4 months ago

    LMAO

  7. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    lol

    the commentators had handed England the trophy too 😀

    Bluebirds!

  8. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    😆

  9. RoyaleBlue
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What is going on, why am I not watching this game. 😆

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No TV?

      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Went for lunch at the wrong time haha

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You like Eastenders too much?

  10. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sometimes I love this game!!!

    This is gonna be epic.

  11. Jazz!
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cheers Dier

  12. 420king
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Now that I've lost my CS, let's go Iceland!!!

    1. Davidinho
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This x1000

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      So you can get -1?

      1. 420king
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'll take a -1 for an Iceland win 😛

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 4 months ago

          good lad

      2. Davidinho
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Iceland win on penalties 🙂

  13. 404_FC
    10 years, 4 months ago

    wtf captain dier 🙁

  14. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Welp... RIP my rank.

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You changed captain mate?

    2. Nomar
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mine died ages ago.

      Should've left the armband on Bale or given it to Hazard.

  15. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    they are pap in fairness.
    long ball
    set piece goals
    trying to just hang on each game
    Iceland are much better

  16. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sturridge is the bees knees, our best player by far

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Heads and shoulders above anyone in the squad

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        like saying the prettiest Merthyr girl..

  17. Lawrø
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Clyne > Walker

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Agree personally

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Clyne much better defensively and has been improving a lot under Klopp (playing like a wingback at Pool). Last game, his end product was great.

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Walker fan boys are going to attack you mate. He had a great game against the might of Russia.

  18. Spike ⚽️
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Roll on 9pm for Game of Thrones finale

    1. Thomas M.
      10 years, 4 months ago

      it's awesome

    2. RoyaleBlue
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Want some spoilers 😉 ?

      1. Spike ⚽️
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No thanks

        1. RoyaleBlue
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Haha, it's good not as good as the previous episode imo but you will enjoy

    3. Lawrø
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Enjoy! 😀

    4. Sif
      10 years, 4 months ago

      On ITV1 right now...

      A Song of Ice and Dier

    5. Somalion
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's excellent

    6. Vedas
      10 years, 4 months ago

      One of the best GOT episodes 🙂

  19. Sif
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Had Sigurdsson to score at 8/1! Only it's the wrong one...

  20. Fergietime
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just curious, I take it all Scottish and Welsh on here are routing for Iceland?

    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Naturally

    2. Slam
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think even some English are routing for Iceland 😉

      1. Fergietime
        10 years, 4 months ago

        lol

    3. Thomas M.
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Swedes aswell 🙂

    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      100%
      Misplaced arrogance deserves failure

      1. Fergietime
        10 years, 4 months ago

        It was interesting watching pre match on RTÉ (Irish channel) and then switching to ITV. RTÉ pundits said that England could be in trouble tonight , that it was a tricky tie. Itv on the other hand were saying we should win this game, no real fear about them.

      2. paulwilsonpickett
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Scottish with Walker (C) here... laugh or cry?

  21. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Got their consolation goal. Reckon they'll roll over now..

    Especially with Hart in goal..

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not because of poor defenders?

  22. HVT
    10 years, 4 months ago

    England really need Ramsey on.

  23. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    wtf is their goalscorer doing taking corners.
    Get Kane on 'em

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      haha

  24. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Greedy twot 😡

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Which one?

      1. THE Wild Rover
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Studge

  25. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Apparently Marseille have accepted a bid for Batshuyai from Crystal Palace wow

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      #ThePardewEffect

    2. La Roja
      10 years, 4 months ago

      They are desperate to create some cash to avoid ban from Uefa

  26. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    30 yard screamer requested by Woy?
    they are all trying it.

    Studge already losing interest. Europa league final mkII

  27. HurriKane
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Trailing rival by 10 points with very similar teams

    Still catchable right ?

  28. KingNidge
    10 years, 4 months ago

    loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

  29. VS10_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hahahaaaa

  30. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    HAHAHAHAAHAHA