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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. Thomas M.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Hahahahahaha

  2. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Lol

  3. Jay_
    10 years, 22 days ago

    OH.MY.GOD

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

    OMG!

  5. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    GET INNNN

  6. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    HART WTF

  7. TorresMagic™
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    • 17 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Sack Hart

  8. Sif
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Get Heaton on.

  9. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Oh dear

  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Tart 😀

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Hello mate. How are you?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 22 days ago

        Good thanks bud until I watched this 😀 You?

        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 22 days ago

          Ok cheers. No FPL for me next season just UFPL

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 17 Years
            10 years, 22 days ago

            No UFPL

            1. Spike ⚽️
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 22 days ago

              Back to LMS again then

          2. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 22 days ago

            Sorry to be the bearer but there is no UFPL this year 🙁

          3. JJO
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 22 days ago

            There wont be ufpl

          4. Spike ⚽️
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 22 days ago

            Oh well

  11. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    I can't believe they're not butter fingers.

    How many shots on target have England even allowed this tournament?

  12. M.A.G
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Go Iceland !

  13. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Hahahahahaha

    awful defending.

    lee dixon said no doubt they'll win

  14. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Lol. Brexit on the way...

  15. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Cahill Smalling Hart 😆 😆 😆

    England's coming home 😉

  16. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    OMG!!!

    SO AWESOME!!!

  17. Jay_
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Hart is shyhite, two goals he's cost us now

  18. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Spirit of Rob Green lives on.

  19. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Dier captainers unite

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Walker.

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Are Walker captainers are allowed? 🙁

  20. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Underestimation at it's finest out there

  21. TJ_777
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Did anyone double/triple english defense?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Double.. thank god didn't captain either

      1. TJ_777
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 22 days ago

        Unfortunate mate. 🙁 Hopefully it didn't ruin your score

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Yes.

  22. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Morning lads

  23. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Lol

  24. NUFCAndrew
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Is Kimmich classed as a midfielder or a defender? Sorry it's not relevant to the England game

  25. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Guardiola is probably offering his wife to Neuer right now

    1. Thomas M.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Hahaha 😀

    2. Jay_
      10 years, 22 days ago

      😀

  26. Why Always Me
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Dier captain.. Don't care this is hilarious

  27. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    This is proper Brexit now

  28. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Mignolet would have saved it

  29. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Whats more embarressing?

    Going out in the groups?
    or
    Losing to Iceland?

  30. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    They deserve to get knocked out just for the sheer arrogance of celebrating cos they avoided Portugal.

    Gave Iceland wonderful bulletin board material.

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      100%
      complete set of assclowns

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

      You not English Nomar?

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 22 days ago

        Netherlands fan, mate.