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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. Old Man
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    What an absolutely awful England performance. Dreadful. Iceland were the better team - yes really!

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

      It ain't over yet.

  2. Hamstergod
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    Iceland, you can do it!

  3. Camp No No
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    I have to give it to Vardy that at least he presses like a maniac.

  4. jpdyolf
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Roy Hodgson/Jermey Corbyn

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

    Imagine if he had come on at 75'.

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

      Same result.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
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        If you give him 10 of those dribbles down the flank, he has a decent chance of turning one into a goal.

  6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    how bad is Ross Barkley to not get in this team?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      He's pretty bloody awful tbf.

  7. AverageJoe
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hodgson out?

    1. The 12th Man
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      Martinez in?

    2. Epic Fail
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      England*

    3. KingNidge
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      Will need round the clock protection after this

    4. Jack Frost
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      before midnight, he's gone.

      1. Jack Frost
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        gone from this job... new interim manager.

  8. Camp No No
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    I love it that Iceland hasn't changed the plan, but keeps two guys up harassing the England defence and keeping the goal threat up.

  9. M.A.G
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fifa 17
    Rashford 5 star skills confirmed

  10. Nomar
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    Two ignominious exits from Europe in 4 days.

  11. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    kane corner.
    hart in the way

  12. Jafooli
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    Lemon partysson.....

  13. VS10_
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    ÍSLAND!!!

  14. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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    Lagerbäck stille never lost against England now!!!

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    1. Camp No No
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      Go the whipping boys!

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Very much so!!!

  15. Camp No No
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    Oh my fudging God!!!! 😀

  16. TorresMagic™
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    Oh dear 😆

  17. Crazy Joe
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    Oh well, here come the riots, RIP Nice.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
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      This is the sheet of this result.

  18. jpdyolf
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    lol

  19. Somalion
    • 16 Years
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    Jaysis.

  20. KingNidge
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Brilliant stuff from Iceland congrats

  21. La Roja
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    Astonishing

  22. jpdyolf
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    lol lol lo lol lol lol lol

  23. Hamstergod
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    Congratulations Iceland, great game and great win!

  24. Nomar
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    Well, thank goodness they avoided Portugal!

  25. Zombie
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    Juuuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

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    1. KingNidge
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      looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

  27. tm245
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    Well done, Iceland.

  28. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    As much as England suck, you gotta feel for Vardy and Rashford.

  29. Spencer
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    Thought a Kane and Hart combo there was going to silence all the critics there.

    I was wrong.

  30. bodgejob
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    Article 50 to be invoked by Hodgson in 3, 2, 1...