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Yes bud. Was stupidly thinking I'd do it last night! I have the scores before the England game so if I can't get an update, I'll do what i have

At this stage England have achieved the target Southgate was set by the FA on appointment: get out of the group and win a knockout game. This was set before the WC draw, you can only beat the opposition your drawn against and that has been done. Having said that, as James pointed out, this is a golden opportunity to go as far as possible in the knowledge that in 2020 we will have to show a quantum level improvement with this squad as Germany, Spain and a few others will be back with a vengence. The Germans have been humilated and that’s when they are at their most dangerous. Italy and the Netherlands will definitely be looking to improve having not even qualified. I’m looking forward to seeing how far we can get, but also I’m excited about how much potential this group has, as well as the lower age squads. I’m also very happy about the lack of big time Charlies in the squad!

Ive only play for a little bit but have really enjoyed it so far. I'm surprised at how difficult it actually is to stay alive, you've constantly got to be doing things. It's still very early access at the moment, so there's no challenges or goals.....yet. I'm happy with the £15 it cost me, it's already better than the new cod, that's for sure. Am going to make a thread about it at some point this week.

I actually thought we played really well at times (first half and second part of extra time we were way better than Columbia). Only real downside was certain players let the antics get to them, and they just need to calm down and not rise to it. Im still worried we arse about with it at the back too much for my liking but that was the best performance I’ve seen from England in ages as Columbia are credible opposition and I was delighted with how we bossed them for large parts of the game.

I was the same when England won the World Cup in 1966...but I was 10...and it was in black and white

Now that the dust has settled on last nights heroics; I'm so happy we beat those dirty cheats but I don't think our performance was all that great despite the difficult circumstances. Even though we're in the quarters, it's still very hard to gauge how good we really are but we've certainly gone further than many would've expected and still have a clear route through to the final. Ironically, if Columbia weren't cheating and playing so much anti-football, I think they may have won the game because we looked very flat at times and they grew into the contest as time wore on. They pressed us well throughout and we played some risky football and struggled to get out of our half with the ball under control. We gave them too much space and didn't press enough which was why they scored in the last minute - our game management in the final 10 minutes certainly declined and the gaps began to appear. Thankfully we weathered the storm and actually got a greater foothold in the match in the second half of ET and could've won ourselves in normal time. I think Sweden will pose far less of a threat but I hope we aren't too tired physically and mentally. We may even need to rotate or plan to rest a couple of players because of the extra time we played on top of what was already an exhausting match. Ali still doesn't look 100%, Sterling tries too hard and his feet aren't in sync with his brain and Lingaard was a bit anonymous last night - changes may not be a bad idea even at this stage of the tournament afterall. I am a bit worried about Southgate's lack of tactical flexibility and our persistent shape though - it's great we stick to our guns regardless of the score but I'd like reassurance that we have a plan B or C too. We could've done with that in the final 10 minutes yesterday but we stuck it out and paid the price and it could've been worse. Regardless, it's been an incredible World Cup so far and we've done well to reach the quarters and I hope we can continue on what we've achieved so far. I feel more confident about the Sweden game than last night that's for sure!

Could we get an update please before the next ? Be good to know the standings xx

Nice to win a penalty shootout at last!!! my overall motm was Gavison Sanchez with Harry Maguire for England

I'm excited too but you've partly hit the nail on the head. You expect more already from them in 2020. By then it could be another 4 years that we haven't won a world cup (i said could 😛). I just hope for positive realism - do their best and be happy with them giving it their all. We all want them to win every year but it is unrealistic and consequently unfair to hammer them if they don't win it. Ultimately, I'd vote to follow how Germany look after their managers. Southgate should be manager for a decade imo. I don't like the naive attitude that says you're only good as your last game.

Should I be installing all of these games just in case? Rainbow 6 is my obvious preference but I’m okay with League of Legends, HoTs, Overwatch, L4D2 (despite it being shite). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have to view it as balanced as possible because although we are a young and inexperienced side at international level; these are still footballers who take home over £100,000 a week each and they all play for top Premier League sides. They are open to the same level of scrutiny as any other team I feel and going over the negatives and keeping our feet on the ground is important and that doesn't take away anything that we've achieved. The tables have now turned - we went into this tournament with minimum expectations and have already exceeded them but with the fortunate circumstances that have arisen from big teams going out and favorable draws; we now have a once in a generation opportunity of reaching the final and that has to be the focus now. We definitely need to turn in a better display against Sweden and not reaching the semi-finals at the very least would be a huge disappointment now. This could be the one and only chance of us winning the World Cup in my lifetime and I'd hate to see us bow out to complacency or something basic because we were still too gobsmacked about progressing to the Quarters that we lost focus. I'm certainly in the England expects camp more than the England accepts now🙂

Mostly 4 player games these, though DayZ is unlimited. I think Rainbow 6 is on sale if anyone fancies getting it, it'd mean we'd have the option of more players. L4D2 seems to be the common game so far but if we get more than 4 that could be an issue. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Been playing back to back 3lions and 3lions98 all the way into work. The start of 3lions98 is the commentary from 96 when Southgate missed his penalty ....’Gareth Southgate the whole of England is with you’, how apt!

I told you I cried. Always, ALWAYS #Believe

Probably on Columbian coke - how ironic😎

By the sounds of outside, Hackney is partying tonight [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

I'm Crying.

Columbia 1-1 England *Tottenham win 4-3 on penalties😎

I do believe I shall be free this Thursday 😁 These would be my preferred games, in no particular order....or maybe they are 😄 - Raft - L4D2 - Boarderlands 2 - DayZ - Payday2

I've clicked to say I'll be there. I need to buy Left 4 Dead 2 as i think most have that. I do have Rainbow 6 too. How many of those games are 4,5,6+ players?