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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
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Omg 🙁

  2. Davidinho
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Omg hahaha

  3. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Game on!

  4. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

  5. Jay_
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Unlucky Dier cappers

  6. M.A.G
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    LMAO

  7. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    lol

    the commentators had handed England the trophy too 😀

    Bluebirds!

  8. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    😆

  9. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      No TV?

      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

        Went for lunch at the wrong time haha

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      You like Eastenders too much?

  10. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Sometimes I love this game!!!

    This is gonna be epic.

  11. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Cheers Dier

  12. 420king
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    1. Davidinho
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      This x1000

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      So you can get -1?

      1. 420king
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

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

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 23 days ago

          good lad

      2. Davidinho
        • 10 Years
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        Iceland win on penalties 🙂

  13. 404_FC
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    wtf captain dier 🙁

  14. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Welp... RIP my rank.

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      You changed captain mate?

    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 23 days 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
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days 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, 23 days ago

    Sturridge is the bees knees, our best player by far

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Heads and shoulders above anyone in the squad

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

        like saying the prettiest Merthyr girl..

  17. Lawrø
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    Clyne > Walker

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Agree personally

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 23 days 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
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

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

  18. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Roll on 9pm for Game of Thrones finale

    1. Thomas M.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      it's awesome

    2. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Want some spoilers 😉 ?

      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

        No thanks

        1. RoyaleBlue
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 23 days ago

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

    3. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Enjoy! 😀

    4. Sif
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      On ITV1 right now...

      A Song of Ice and Dier

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      It's excellent

    6. Vedas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      One of the best GOT episodes 🙂

  19. Sif
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    10 years, 23 days ago

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

  20. Fergietime
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    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Naturally

    2. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      I think even some English are routing for Iceland 😉

      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

        lol

    3. Thomas M.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Swedes aswell 🙂

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

      100%
      Misplaced arrogance deserves failure

      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 23 days 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
        10 years, 23 days ago

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

  21. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    Especially with Hart in goal..

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Not because of poor defenders?

  22. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    England really need Ramsey on.

  23. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      haha

  24. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Greedy twot 😡

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      Which one?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 23 days ago

        Studge

  25. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

      #ThePardewEffect

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 23 days ago

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

  26. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

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

    Studge already losing interest. Europa league final mkII

  27. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Trailing rival by 10 points with very similar teams

    Still catchable right ?

  28. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

  29. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    Hahahaaaa

  30. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 23 days ago

    HAHAHAHAAHAHA