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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. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Brexit indeed.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Wales are in the 1/4s

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 22 days ago

        Engxit doesn't have the same ring to it

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

    And so Brexit reaches a new level...

  3. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Iceland vs Wales final?

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

      😀

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

    20 mins played and the crowd's booooing already

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

    Eddie Howe for England

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

      He already is

    2. Desperate Dan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      In the future.
      Bilic/Ranieri

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

    *Something original about Brexit*

    1. Jay_
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Wales are still in anyway 🙂

  7. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *Something unoriginal about Brexit*

  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Forgot all about the match

    Ca't believe I've missed 3 goals already 😆

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

      *can

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

        He meant his cat believe him

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

    Do English posters on here really want their team out?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Of course not haha

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

      Loling at players of teams they don't support is a common theme among them

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

        Yea, I feel that at times-they really need to get behind their players regardless of clubs-it would be criminal if they lose here.

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

      Was told we'd spend their hotel money on the NHS...

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      No but some England fans are not as passionate as Irish fans . They are more concerned about club football than supporting the team .

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

        Pretty much this. I'm English, but don't particularly 'care' about the England football team.

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

          Wow-really surprised to hear that, I love watching ROI play, their limited but for a smaller nation it's nice to cheer on a team that I think wears the jersey with pride.
          I can for the life of me never understand how England traditionally struggle at tournaments, I know Sky can't see the wood from the tree but that's still a good team on paper, I can't say I'm Roy's biggest fan but ye should be wiping the floor with this lot regardless, I'm really astonished yere behind in this one but it seems I know nothing.

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

    Didn't see the first goal. Was that harts fault as well?

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

      Walker

      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 22 days ago

        & Rooney

  11. Zasa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *Something, something Breadsticks*

  12. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *Something funny about Brexit*

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

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQFqlgpf_w

    joe hart's England training video

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

    *Something about weetabix*

  15. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *something original about originality*

  16. Jay_
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Vardy on at halftime, Kane is the obvious one but maybe Dier or a mid will come off?

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

      Vardy won't be much use breaking this lot down 2nd half.. should of brought Carroll lol

      1. Jay_
        10 years, 22 days ago

        True that

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

      Not Dier, i have him captaiN>

      Sterling off, lets go with 4 strikers up top, with alli in behind.

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

      Get Wilshere on. He can control games well

    4. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Rooney out for drinkwater

    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      If he takes out Kane he admits he got it all wrong

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

    This game needs Marcus Rashford 😉 😉

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

    *something about mary*

  19. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Dier captain fail. 🙁

    #JeSuisBemba

  20. Odikostar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *not something about anything*

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

    * something Dier about England's Hart *

  22. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *something in the way you move*

  23. Jay_
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Good football all around

  24. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Good save

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Why are some fans constantly booing ? . I have never noticed it in the Premier League and other international tournaments . I understand that fans are annoyed some times by bad decisions and diving but in this tournament fans just start booing for no reason . It's really annoying me.

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

    if we lose i'll stop posting

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Don't do this. 🙁

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Or please, tell me that by "we" you mean Germany.

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

        the almighty england 🙁

    3. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Triggered

  26. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    *something under the bed*

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

    *something about a really bad football team with Roonpig as captain*

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

    *Something about Mary*

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 22 days ago

      Copyright La Roja

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

      Dial up?

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

        2 cups on a string.

  29. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 22 days ago

    Vardy needs to go in at 35 min imo. why wait for 2nd half 20 min to go...