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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. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    When was the last time England were actually good at football?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1966

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

      They are good. They're better than most countries.

  2. Big Sum
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    The team needs Andy Carroll

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      And Troy Deeney

      1. Hank10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        And Theo Walcott

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

    What a team Iceland

  4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    At least England won their personal cup final vs Wales anyway...

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      😎

  5. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Finally Hart made a save

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Finally a ball hit him.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        They all count.

  6. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Christ almighty...

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

    Sigtharson essential?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      got him to score twice at 80/1..

      1. Jack Frost
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good luck.....

  8. GreenWindmill
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hart world class

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Joe Fart, nothing more than hot air comes out.

  9. Hamstergod
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who do you think will Iceland play in the final?

  10. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The 2 Irish sides , Wales & Iceland. Good management , cohesion and team spirit. England none of these.

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      but..but..but..Eng-er-land
      *swings chair

    2. HVT
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Agree, such a pity for a nation really-I think Brexit has had more of an effect than we will ever know.

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
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        11 men in white shirts on the pitch think Brexit is some kind of breakfast cereal.

  11. tm245
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    Who was that guy in the PL with the super long throw ins, played maybe 3 years ago, for stoke?

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

      delap

    2. HVT
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      • 15 Years
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      Rory Delap.

    3. Freshy
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rory DeLap

    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, that's the guy. Cheers.

  12. Wilshere Knowledge
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hopefully Kane carries this form into the next season.

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

      It's not his fault. He's "tired".

  13. Count of Monte Hristo
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    England heading out of Europe again?

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

    Starting Sterling again went well

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      They were leading partly due to him.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      Started well at least.

  15. HVT
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    With 3 England it looks like I may have to WC.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
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      How many are out for you besides England players?

      1. HVT
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        Rami/Perisic/Morata-so I will as it stands I reckon

  16. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    What do we think of England?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      diving cheats this half, mostly

    2. George Sillett
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Would be moderated.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Just got moderated...

    1. Epic Fail
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      😀

    2. Jafooli
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Baggies fans?

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well they are some real plastic fans

  17. La Roja
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Get Clyne on Woy

  18. tm245
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Walker, subtle player.

  19. Jafooli
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    😆

    1. Jafooli
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Get Horsemeatsson on now.....

  20. La Roja
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney having a shocker

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

      Absolute trash

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

      At least he looks like he wants it, probably been Englands best player this tournament. And I really do not rate Rooney.

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

        Last 2 games been excellent tbf to him but tonight woeful

  21. Sif
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    England heading out of Europe, Sterling falling in value. It's uncanny!

  22. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney is hilarious.

  23. George Sillett
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hoddle is to summarising what England are to football.

  24. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Woy is waaaaank.

  25. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36457109

    bet they do to try and draw though...

  26. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months ago

      11.6 to replace Dier and Alli will be fun

    • Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It's Hodor with a YC

    • HVT
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kane world class at FK.

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

        Should stick to corners.

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Good to see Kane has been practicing them fks.