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24 June 2018 2436 comments
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Harry Kane has become the current top scorer in the World Cup with five goals in two matches.

After another incredible FPL season it looks as if he may become an essential asset to own on World Cup Fantasy too. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard looks like he could offer the best value when looking to invest in England’s attack.

We’ve got all the goals and assists from the Three Lions’ spectacular win over Panama tonight, and we’ll bring you the details of Japan v Senegal and Poland v Colombia tomorrow morning.

ENGLAND 6-1 PANAMA

TOP-SCORING PLAYERS

  • Harry Kane (£11.0m) – 16 points
  • John Stones (£5.5m) – 14 points
  • Jesse Lingard (£7.5m) – 9 points
  • Kieran Trippier (£5.5m) – 9 points
  • Felipe Baloy (£5.0m) – 7 points
  • Raheem Sterling (£9.0m) – 5 points
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£6.0m) – 4 points
  • Ricardo Avila (£4.5m) – 4 points

Harry Kane’s (£11.0m) first-ever England hat-trick put him in pole position in the World Cup Golden Boot race on Sunday afternoon.

The Tottenham forward found the net three times as the Three Lions absolutely blew away Panama to qualify for the knockout stages, with defender John Stones (£5.5m) also scoring twice.

Such a dominant display may force a shift in the World Cup Fantasy market towards some of England’s key assets, even if it is Belgium up next for Gareth Southgate’s side.

Stones opened the scoring in the eighth minute as he headed home a Kieran Trippier (£5.5m) corner, completely unmarked.

Then in the 22nd minute England were awarded a penalty after Jesse Lingard (£7.5m) was bundled over. Kane stepped up and, despite two minutes of attempted gamesmanship from Panama’s players, smashed the ball into the top left-hand corner.

14 minutes later, Lingard got the goal that his performances against Tunisia and Panama deserved. Playing a nice little one-two with Sterling on the edge of the box, he let fly from distance and curled the ball into the top right-hand corner.

In the 40th minute, Stones had his second. In the aftermath of a free-kick, Kane headed back across goal to Sterling, whose nod was saved by Jaime Penedo (£4.5m). However, Stones was on hand to head high into the net to make it 4-0.

Kane netted the fifth goal in first-half stoppage time, once again from the penalty spot. Both he and Stones were hauled down in the box by Panama defenders and initially it was unclear which of the two simultaneous fouls had been penalised by the referee. It was later confirmed that Kane would receive the additional two points for winning the penalty and he dispatched it into the same part of the goal as his first.

Kane didn’t know much about it when he completed his hat-trick. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£6.0m) took a shot from outside the box and his shot cannoned off the back of Kane’s foot to redirect it past Penedo.

With the result firmly in the bag, Kane and Lingard were withdrawn for Fabian Delph (£5.0m) and Jamie Vardy (£8.5m) to get some game-time. However, England took their foot off the gas after those changes, conceding in the 78th minute.

Ricardo Avila’s (£4.5m) free-kick from the left was turned into the net by 37-year-old substitute Felipe Baloy (£5.0m), frustrating those invested in England’s defence. However, owners of Trippier were fortunate to avoid losing their clean sheet. The Tottenham man was substituted off in the 70th minute before the goal, therefore banking the four points for a shutout.

With Romelu Lukaku (£10.0m) and Eden Hazard (£10.0m) both doubts for Belgium in Gameround 3, the form of Kane and Lingard may tempt Fantasy managers to invest in them before the Group Stages end.

ENGLAND XI (3-1-4-2): Pickford; Maguire, Stones, Walker; Henderson; Young, Lingard (Delph 63’), Lotus-Cheek, Trippier (Rose 70’); Kane (Vardy 63’), Sterling.

PANAMA XI (4-1-4-1): Penedo; Davis, Escobar, R Torres, Murillo; Gomez (Baloy 69’); Rodriguez, Godoy (Avila 63’), Cooper, Barcenas (Arroyo 69’); Perez.

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  1. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hi, any news on Ben Mustapha?
    Is he really nailed?
    Ta.

    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Why would he not be?

  2. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How is this WC & BB team?

    Egypt GK - Sommer
    Kimmich - Cedric - Akanji - Fagner - Carvajal
    Coutinho - J.Rod - Quintero - Brandt - Inui
    Reus - Ronaldo - Costa

  3. okiwatevs
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How come no one has Kane in their wild card team? Is there a substantial risk he'll be rested vs Belgium?

    1. Bardo9
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Substantial risk he won’t score against Belgium even if he starts.

      Remember, Belgium is ranked #3 to win it all. England is ranked #12.

  4. Lemonhead
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    If you were max captaining who are the top 3 players you'd want in your team for R3?

    1. raff97
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Id only max captain if all my best players were playing on the same day so I couldnt keep changing my captain

  5. JPoole98
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Will Rudiger start for Germany vs Korea? Few mentioning Sule but surely they'd wish to keep one CB from the previous game (Boateng suspended)

    1. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes Rudiger should start

  6. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Best mid below 7mil?

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      mids*

      1. Bardo9
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Jedinak
        Cueva
        Quintero
        Inui

    2. Gibbers123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a punt, but I like Kagawa at 6.5 - on pens too

  7. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Top ten teams to get a CS according to a random bookie:

    1. Germany - 1.73
    2. Spain - 1.77
    3. Portugal - 1.85
    4. Switzerland - 1.92
    5. Brazil - 2.02
    6. France - 2.18
    7. Argentina - 2.22
    8. Egypt - 2.45
    9. Colombia - 2.47
    10. Tunisia - 2.60

    1. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Surprised not to see Croatia there. They have kept two clean sheets and are up against Iceland

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Heavy rotation

      2. 420king
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I think it has to do with the changed lineup news. However you are right, Croatia should be 10th - 2.53
        My bad.

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wow Peru didnt make top 10

  8. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Ultimate poll and how does she look, cheers!

    Patricio,ElShenawy
    Kimmich,Hector,Carvajal,Akanji,Advincula
    Coutinho,JRod,Quintero,Sassi,Inui
    Ronaldo,Costa,Reus

    Would you:
    A)Keep these lads
    Or
    B)Patricio,Hector,Reus--->Ben Mustapha,Mojica,Messi?

    1. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. AndyCook
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A

      • Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Keep

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers

    3. AndyCook
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Reus got better stats than Werner or just more points? Convince me I want him instead of Werner please!

      • Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Save WC for Before Quarter-finals?

        16 teams going to 8 is a lot. very hard to predict this world cup I feel too.

        Really want to use my WC now but don't want to get screwed later on

      • Are you Shaw?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        do you think Brandt will start?? if he does he looks extremely dangerous.. the things he's done in 3 minutes and 4 minutes respectively are insane considering the time he played... hopefully he gets a chance ahead of draxler

        1. AndyCook
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Probably not. Werner should play and maybe Gomez too a more likely starter

            1. AndyCook
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Obviously not the same position but Reus gives the positional flexibility in that sense

                1. FDMS All Starz
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Brandt could play in a 4-4-2 on the left with Reus on the right and Gomez & Werner upfront, Muller has been awful so far

            2. AndyCook
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Having read Lowe’s comments again I think you could say he has a decent chance of starting as described below. At 6.5 though not sure he is cheap enough that I would risk it given there are some 5.5 and cheaper options personally

                1. AndyCook
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Described above even

              • Louis_Sans_Balls
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I think my biggest dilemma is Shaq or Isco?

                Assuming no ban of course

                1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  will u know about the ban before the deadline though?

                  1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    good question, prob not

                    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      U will. It will be announced around 12:00.

                      1. fantasydiva
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Seriously it's goin to be announced before deadline ? Coz even I'm worried of Shaq.. when is the announcement?

                        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          Rumours are that it will be announced around mid day:) We'll find out soon enough.

                2. Louis_Sans_Balls
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Ok so assuming no ban. who would you pick?

                  1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    I'd pick Isco in any case man. Also he should be banned from WC for mixing politics and football.

              • tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                just read comment that pavard def not playing? any1 know if this is true?

                1. 420king
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  The guy who reported it is the same guy who said he would be starting before.

                  1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    did he give a line up?

              • JPoole98
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Think I'm done for the night now lads. Messi and Ronaldo it is.

                Egypt keeper (see before deadline) / Ben Mustapha
                Rudiger / Fonte / Akanji / R Rod / Fagner
                Coutinho / Isco / Quintero / Sassi / Inui
                CR7 / Costa / Messi

                What ya think? I know many would choose Cedric or Guerriero over Fonte but there's doubts around them both appaz and differential ?!

                1. 420king
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  What doubts? Likely to be rested?

                  Team looks good.

                  1. JPoole98
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Guerreiro apparently has some muscle strain and only returned to training today and Cedric may just be rotated. Both could play or not I don't know but can't risk having a player who doesn't play hence Fonte

                    1. 420king
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Thanks. It would make sense to rest the fullbacks even without the injuries, good point.

                2. Are you Shaw?
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  why no germany mid/forwards?

                  1. JPoole98
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Don't overly rate them in terms of value and never know who's gonna chip in with the goods, always seems to be very much shared out. Would upgrade Rudiger to Kimmich if I could

                3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  It's obvious. U don't have Germany mid or fwd or Jrod so u know what are risks. Good luck mate! Nice team

              • Deulofail
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I've made a WC draft just in case I decide to use it. What do you think?

                Gallese Ryan
                Kimmich Guerreiro Cedric R.Rod Granqvist
                Coutinho James Cuadrado Quintero Sassi
                Ronaldo Reus Khazri

                I'd BB this team too.

                1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  if you had to choose between Cedric and Guerreiro, which one?

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    No idea. That's the reason I would end up wildcarding 😀

                    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      I would upgrade Cuadrado and Kazhri if possible but he does have a good fixture
                      Funny how you're playing both sides of the same coin with your keepers lol interesting strategy but I would also opt differently, just my pence of course

                      1. Deulofail
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        I think it would be very exciting to cheer for a 0-0 😀 Khazri's great value. If I don't get him, I'd want someone much much expensive, like Costa, but is it really wother the extra when it destroys the team? I reckon not 🙂

                2. 420king
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Could be improved, too many players on day 2. Expecting 0-0 between Australia and Peru?

                  1. 420king
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    day 2 = last day

                  2. Deulofail
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Why does that matter with BB?

                    1. 420king
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Right. Just ignore the second part of the first sentence. Thank you.

                      1. Deulofail
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        All right 🙂 I'm not expecting a 0-0, but I think anybody would be foolish to *expect* a CS from both their keepers. Aus and Peru seem as likely as any other team with affordable GKs to a clean sheet, I think.

                        1. Deulofail
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          I really want to pull the trigger, but I also really think the WC will be more valuable in QFs. I'll likely end up taking a -8 now instead :/

                          1. Deulofail
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            Oops played it

                            1. 420king
                              • 11 Years
                              7 years, 5 months ago

                              Can't cancel it? It's the same with boosts, so be careful. Either way a -8 hit in QFs would be worth 5 transfers, which means you'd only need 6 players that qualify to have a full 11. And we're likely to have more than that.

                              1. Deulofail
                                • 9 Years
                                7 years, 5 months ago

                                True, but a WC would have allowed you to have 15, which also gives you an advantage going into the semi and the final. Anyway, I've pulled the trigger now. Justified because I know others in my league are saving it as per my advice, so it's a bit of fun to surprise them 🙂

                                1. 420king
                                  • 11 Years
                                  7 years, 5 months ago

                                  I know, QF WC has many advantages but my biggest worry is that unless we have another Germany - Brazil the semi finals and finals will be rather low scoring, except for maybe 3rd place game for which we get to make 5 transfers without anyone being knocked anyway.

                                  Comparing it to UCL, I was happy with 30-40 points per round in those stages.

                        2. 420king
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          The most value from BB is actually two GKs getting a clean sheet, but it agree it's very difficult to achieve. There's a few keepers in the same rice range that are more likely to get a CS according to bookies (Switzerland, Egypt, Tunisia), but go with your gut.

                3. AndyCook
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Too many Colombia mids for me.

                    1. Deulofail
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      A team in form 🙂

                4. FC Hakkebøf
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Do you guys think its worth doing Kane + Lukaku --> Ronaldo + Costa?

                  Note: Im playing a game with no unlimited free transfers after round 3

                5. Mr. Jenkins
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  I have a total of 12 transfers left in the WC, am i right to prioritise theese transfers? (marked *)

                  Muslera, Halldorson
                  Cacares*, Hector, Meunier*, Danilo (Dalsgaard)
                  Quintesa, Silva, Coutinho (Otayf, Boussoufa)
                  Cavani, Kane*, Lukaku*

                  Thinking of getting Werner and mayb another Germany player in, Gamle on Messi revival for argentina? They must surely go for the big number win.

                  Is it worth tranferring Kane and Kaku out just for this round when i surely want at least one of them back?

                  1. AndyCook
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Danilo is out. I wouldn’t lose players just to get them back. You really need to save 8-10 for the later rounds to keep up unless you get lucky and nobody gets knocked out. I’d lose Danilo and be tempted to stick with Kane at least as he will play and maybe keep Lukaku. Only swap players who won’t play

                      1. Mr. Jenkins
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Thanks for the reply

                  2. chobentys
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    a) Ramos and Akanji
                    b) Carvajal and R. Rodriguez

                    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      B

                      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Cedric or Guerreiro?

                  3. money face bandwagon
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Salah or costa?

                    1. FC Hakkebøf
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Costa.. Egypt are out of sorts and Salah is still not 100p fit... That was clear against Russia

                    2. Louis_Sans_Balls
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Costa

                      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Cedric or Guerreiro?

                        1. money face bandwagon
                          • 12 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          I have guerreiro

                  4. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    No one asks obvious question? Who's your cap tomorrow, Costa or Ronaldomaschine?

                    1. Pierce34
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Suarez 😛

                    2. JPoole98
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Ronaldo for me. That man will make sure of Portugal's qualification

                    3. Bardo9
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Pique.

                      When Spain win 1-0 from a pique header you’ll be wishing you captained that 12 pointer.

                      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Haha gonna keep that in mind mate

                    4. jia you
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Ronaldo, no brainer imo!

                      1. Bardo9
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Spain managed to muster just one goal against Iran. And I believe their defense is much better than Portugal (exclude first game).

                        I can’t see Ronaldo getting more than 1 goal. You will find better value in captaining a mid or def in tomorrow’s matches.

                      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Thanks mate!

                  5. FDMS All Starz
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    After a lot of tinkering, settling with this WC & BB team, thoughts?

                    Sommer - Eqypt gk

                    Akanji - Kimmich - Cedric - Carvajal - Fagner

                    Coutinho - J.Rod - Quintero - Brandt - Inui

                    Reus - Costa - Ronaldo

                    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Beautiful

                  6. Hy liverpool
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Two questions please

                    A. Captain
                    Cavani Costa or Ramos. ???

                    B. Muller to Shaqiri/Jrod worth a hit?

                    1. jia you
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      A. Similar dilemma below between Cavani & Isco (currently on Cavani)

                      B. No

                      1. Bardo9
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        A. Ramos
                        B. Mueller to Quintero then upgrade elsewhere. You save 4m!!!

                  7. Gruu
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    Who would you lose for costa/reus?

                    A. Kane
                    B. Suarez
                    C. Both for -4 since top of my cash ML with 19pts difference

                    1. AndyCook
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        C only makes sense if that represents blocking opponents

                    2. jia you
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Who for the armband today?
                      A. Cavani
                      B. Isco

                      1. Pierce34
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Eh, not sure. I've not been impressed by Uruguay as a whole going forward but I've not been impressed by Isco and his Kane-esque free kicks either! Probably Cavani between the two.

                        1. jia you
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          Yeah, think I'll just leave it on Cavani.

                          1. Pierce34
                            • 10 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            Not that I have a choice (no Spanish players for me) but I'll captain Suarez myself.

                    3. Lemonhead
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Thoughts on WC + Max Captain Team:

                      Sommer / Ben Mustafa
                      Kimmich / Ramos / Rodriguez / Granqvist / Hegazy
                      JRod / Quintero / Jedinak / Sassi / Inui
                      Ronaldo / Costa / Neymar

                      1. jia you
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        My thought would be that you might end up regretting that WC come the QFs. Forward line looks great for this round though tbf!

                        1. Lemonhead
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          Nah no many fires to put out, gotta go now!

                          1. jia you
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            fair nuff mate, GL!

                      2. Bardo9
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Go Hegazi to Akanji?

                        1. Lemonhead
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          Not sure I want to triple up on Swiss defense - but it's definitely one I'm considering....thanks!

                    4. FPL Scoop
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Kane, Messi, Reus, Werner or other

                      1. Pierce34
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Are you on wildcard? What have Messi and Argentina shown so far to deserve to be considered?

                        Oh, and congratulations on your win vs. Peru - you single-handedly carried your team over the line with your Kane (C) and Inui, despite our Colombia power.

                        1. FPL Scoop
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          Cheers mate!

                          Messi is just that player that I feel like he could carry THEM over the line..

                        2. jia you
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          damnit, so we lost again 🙁

                          1. Pierce34
                            • 10 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            We were so close mate - we took the lead thanks to all the Lukakus in the team yesterday, and basically the only way they could beat us was if Kane went berserk (which of course happened!). Colombia defence and James came through for us but it wasn't enough as this guy above had Inui 😛

                          2. Pierce34
                            • 10 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            Basically all three of us in team Peru outscored two out of their three, apart from Top Lad Dakes who got like close to 90 and sealed the win for them.

                            1. jia you
                              • 9 Years
                              7 years, 5 months ago

                              Youch, ahwell, a bit like Peru themselves we flattered to deceive 😉

                              1. Pierce34
                                • 10 Years
                                7 years, 5 months ago

                                Haha yep - our consistency in scores shows we played well as a unit I guess 😀

                            2. AndyCook
                                7 years, 5 months ago

                                If it makes you feel better one of our lads or 104 this week and we still lost as the other guy left Lukaku on the bench

                                1. Pierce34
                                  • 10 Years
                                  7 years, 5 months ago

                                  Ouch, that's even harder to take as it's because of human error.

                      2. JJeyy
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Best transfers to make;

                        A) Danilo ---> Rodriguez (-4)
                        B) Kane + Layun ---> Reus + Rodriguez (-4)
                        C) Kane + Danilo ---> Messi + Rodriguez (for captain option)

                        thanks.

                        1. JJeyy
                          • 10 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          first one is free

                          1. Bardo9
                            • 7 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            A

                      3. fantasydiva
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Shquiri or James Rod ?

                        1. Bardo9
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          I’d go Quintero as he is just as attacking as jrod. Then use money elsewhere.

                      4. Bardo9
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Final team. Pretty happy with this.

                        El-Hadary, Ochoa
                        Carvajal, Pique, Fagner, R. Rod, Kimmich
                        Sigurdsson, Quintero, Inui, Kroos, Jedinak
                        D. Silva, Messi, Reus

                      5. jia you
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Loads on here seem to be wildcarding?
                        I think it's well worth holding until the QFs. Prob just the two transfers here (-4) and hope for the best 🙂

                        1. Pierce34
                          • 10 Years
                          7 years, 5 months ago

                          I am sort of considering wildcarding just so can I take a few punts on teams with easy fixtures and to get a few players who are sure to rise in price after this round (Kane and Inui for instance). I'll probably hold off though as my team isn't in horrible shape. Although I do have doubts in Lukaku and Meunier, I'll likely just make 2 moves for Danilo and Meza out.

                          1. jia you
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 5 months ago

                            I think Lukaku will be rested for the England game. I sold him + Varela for Reus + Marcelo.
                            I'm not sure price rises will have much of an effect on this game?

                            1. Pierce34
                              • 10 Years
                              7 years, 5 months ago

                              Yeah probably not, I guess I'm against wildcarding although I have considered it as I said. I'll just risk leaving Lukaku and Meunier in, since Danilo and Meza are the only certain absentees (one through injury and the other if we're to believe Kuntheman's line-up leaks - which have been spot-on so far).

                              1. jia you
                                • 9 Years
                                7 years, 5 months ago

                                Yeah,think best to hold off on the WC in this format. QFs look a no-brainer time to use it on paper but who knows eh!
                                The Bel v Eng game could be hilarious btw if both teams fancy finishing second to avoid a tougher draw 😉

                                1. Pierce34
                                  • 10 Years
                                  7 years, 5 months ago

                                  Haha yeah - has there been a match in previous world cups with both teams trying to lose? Trying to think but I don't have anything off the top of my head.

                                  1. jia you
                                    • 9 Years
                                    7 years, 5 months ago

                                    Cant recall one mate. But it would be a bit silly anyway for those two to thinking that way anyway. THey will need to beat the likes of Brazil/Germany at some stage anyway so might aswell be in the QFs as SFs!