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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
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Brexit indeed.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Wales are in the 1/4s

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Engxit doesn't have the same ring to it

  2. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    And so Brexit reaches a new level...

  3. Slam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Iceland vs Wales final?

    1. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😀

  4. Thomas M.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    20 mins played and the crowd's booooing already

  5. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Eddie Howe for England

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He already is

    2. Desperate Dan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      In the future.
      Bilic/Ranieri

  6. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    *Something original about Brexit*

    1. Jay_
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Wales are still in anyway 🙂

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      *Something unoriginal about Brexit*

    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Forgot all about the match

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

      1. TJ_777
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *can

        1. JJO
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          He meant his cat believe him

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Do English posters on here really want their team out?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Of course not haha

      2. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

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

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months 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
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        9 years, 7 months ago

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

      4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months 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
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

          1. HVT
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            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months 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.

    5. TJ_777
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
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        Walker

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 11 Years
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          & Rooney

    6. Zasa
      • 11 Years
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      *Something, something Breadsticks*

    7. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      *Something funny about Brexit*

    8. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      9 years, 7 months ago

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

      joe hart's England training video

    9. Davido989
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      *Something about weetabix*

    10. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      *something original about originality*

    11. Jay_
        9 years, 7 months ago

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

        1. KingNidge
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          9 years, 7 months ago

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

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 7 months ago

              True that

          2. Ginkapo FPL
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            9 years, 7 months ago

            Not Dier, i have him captaiN>

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

          3. Davido989
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            9 years, 7 months ago

            Get Wilshere on. He can control games well

          4. Odikostar
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Rooney out for drinkwater

          5. Freshy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            9 years, 7 months ago

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

        2. Jazz!
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          This game needs Marcus Rashford 😉 😉

        3. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          *something about mary*

        4. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Dier captain fail. 🙁

          #JeSuisBemba

        5. Odikostar
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          *not something about anything*

        6. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          * something Dier about England's Hart *

        7. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          *something in the way you move*

        8. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Good football all around

          • TorresMagic™
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            9 years, 7 months ago

            Good save

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months 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.

          • Every Dog Has Its Day
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            9 years, 7 months ago

            if we lose i'll stop posting

            1. Camp No No
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              9 years, 7 months ago

              Don't do this. 🙁

            2. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

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

              1. Every Dog Has Its Day
                • 11 Years
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                the almighty england 🙁

            3. ★Kuntheman★
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              9 years, 7 months ago

              Triggered

          • ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            *something under the bed*

          • Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            *something about a really bad football team with Roonpig as captain*

          • Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
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            *Something about Mary*

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
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              Copyright La Roja

            2. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Dial up?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                2 cups on a string.

          • Total Foot 5
            • 12 Years
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            Vardy needs to go in at 35 min imo. why wait for 2nd half 20 min to go...