Today's Game

[bodge]

Walker clear MOTM for me, brilliant defensive display.

[1968claret]

Maguire and Sterling for me. Was an excellent team performance though. 75 minutes onwards there was only one team going to win it.

[Stalbansclaret]

Sam Matterface .....Sam Shutyerface more like. A horrendous display of pre-rehearsed cliches and not knowing when to shut the **** up.

[KRBFC]

I’ve never quite understood why he’s had so many critics on this board, people often saying Tarky is a better player, the reverse in my opinion and tonight he proved it. Him and Sterling were outstanding.

I never doubted, I just didn't see the price tag, this tournament he's been incredible and looks an absolute million miles better than Tarkowski. There's a world of difference between Maguire's ability on the ball and Tarkowski.

[ClaretTony]

So this is a new experience for most of us....anyone got any tips or hints on how we are meant to feel now that England have finally reached a final, apart from shock?

Last time we did I went to school the following day

[IanMcL]

Trips played well when he came on plus foden

He followed orders perfectly.

Wide, ran or was in space. Used overlap well with team mates and kept the ball every time.

[dansch]

Sterling reminds me of one of those dogs in a variety show that dives through hoops

Clearly not a fan??

[Elizabeth]

It’s either that or he needs a lifeguard .
You’re right though , I’m not a fan of players who cheat whether they put on the colours of England or any other nation. The same goes at club level.

[dansch]

Mom for me tonight. Seen a lot softer pens given, take a chill pill and enjoy yourself.

[Bin Ont Turf]

He followed orders perfectly.

Wide, ran or was in space. Used overlap well with team mates and kept the ball every time.

Yes, acres of space and absolutely dying to get that ball into the box but ran to the corner flag instead. 6 minutes to go. I really don't understand the mentality.

Yet Sterling seemed to have free rein to run and lose the ball.

[KRBFC]

Yes, acres of space and absolutely dying to get that ball into the box but ran to the corner flag instead. 6 minutes to go. I really don't understand the mentality.

Yet Sterling seemed to have free rein to run and lose the ball.

It's not difficult to understand if the Danes don't have the ball they can't score.

[Bin Ont Turf]

It's not difficult to understand if the Danes don't have the ball they can't score.

Well done on ignoring my last line.

Give yourself a fist pump.

[dansch]

Yes, acres of space and absolutely dying to get that ball into the box but ran to the corner flag instead. 6 minutes to go. I really don't understand the mentality.

Yet Sterling seemed to have free rein to run and lose the ball.

Are you referring to the time right at the death where sterling had a shot and it went out for a corner? Shame on him

[IanMcL]

Yes, acres of space and absolutely dying to get that ball into the box but ran to the corner flag instead. 6 minutes to go. I really don't understand the mentality.

Yet Sterling seemed to have free rein to run and lose the ball.

I agree B on T.
He had so many opportunities to cross and we know his crosses are the best. England could have buried them. They only had 10 men! Holes at the back.

Then, as you say, Sterling was ok to run them ragged but as a one man attack force.

I wouldn't play like that against Italy. Ladt thing is to let them at you.

[Steve1956]

Royal intervention last night

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[Steve1956]

Yes, acres of space and absolutely dying to get that ball into the box but ran to the corner flag instead. 6 minutes to go. I really don't understand the mentality.

Yet Sterling seemed to have free rein to run and lose the ball.

When they go to the corner flag,when they have chance to put in a cross it drives me mad,Brian Clough once said it only takes a second to score a goal,wasting time with 6 minutes to go was ridiculous,you sometimes wish the other team would take it straight up the other end and bang it in.

[RVclaret]

When they go to the corner flag,when they have chance to put in a cross it drives me mad,Brian Clough once said it only takes a second to score a goal,wasting time with 6 minutes to go was ridiculous,you sometimes wish the other team would take it straight up the other end and bang it in.

Haha - how ridiculous.

England killed around 5 minutes at the end and kept the ball through 54 passes! That was the kind of play you associate with the big Spain and Germany teams of the past! It’s called game management.

[Steve1956]

Haha - how ridiculous.

England killed around 5 minutes at the end and kept the ball through 54 passes! That was the kind of play you associate with the big Spain and Germany teams of the past! It’s called game management.

Righto..imagine being upset by this

[tim_noone]

I did say.....

25/ 1 get in...... good ol Luke who came in for stick on here.

[Burnley Ace]

38.05. Imagine if That was an Italian not Rice

[KRBFC]

Italians diving everywhere

[Burnley Ace]

4 minutes!!!

[taio]

Excellent first half. Some really good performances. Rice has been superb.

[HunterST_BFC]

Rice/Phillips combo has been great Shaw and Tripps superb

[expoultryboy]

Playing well . Mount looks a bit lost down the left .

[Murger]

I've just been bollocked by the missus for screaming up the street.

[kentonclaret]

38.05. Imagine if That was an Italian not Rice

Hmmm, a Risotto perhaps?

[expoultryboy]

I've never heard it being called a street before !

[leelad]

Tripps delivery to Shaw for that goal was stunning. Yes the finish was something else from Shaw. Brought back memories of when he delivered goal scoring crosses at Burnley. Once a Claret, always a Claret. Confident for the 2nd half. They are causing Italy all sorts of problems.

[superdimitri]

Italians diving everywhere

Ref is mostly not falling for it, but at the same time hasn't given us some legitimate free kicks. They do like a good roll though.

[HunterST_BFC]

Half time
Now for some twitter.....
https://twitter.com/i/status/1414311897504141318

[Elizabeth]

What a great first half from England. Brilliant move for the early goal we craved.
Looked solid and while Italy starting to get into a groove we’ve looked comfortable.
Same again England

[tiger76]

Solid 45 after the early goal, but it's not over yet by a long chalk, Shaw & Tripps both outstanding.

What a story it would be if Luke Shaw scored the winner after everything he's been through in the last couple of years.

[Lowbankclaret]

Interesting I had a long chat with an ex claret yesterday who said England were doing this the Sean Dyche way, and he is right.

[Buxtonclaret]

They'd one good effort past Pickford's left post he'd not have saved had been on target.
That's it, really.
Not bad against the most attacking Italian sides I've ever seen.

More of the same 2nd half please.

[tim_noone]

Half time
Now for some twitter.....
https://twitter.com/i/status/1414311897504141318

English scrum!

[bobinho]

Shaw been immense, absolutely immense. Id like us to press higher but we are doing really well. Burnley-esque.

[Buxtonclaret]

Anyone got a clip of the Shaw goal?
Twitter link or the like?

[Chester Perry]

Half time
Now for some twitter.....
https://twitter.com/i/status/1414311897504141318

That's people breaking into the ground and punters fighting them for doing so - officially only a few broke in - lots of journos posting about groups all over the place that have obviously gotten in without tickets - there have been repeated attempts for hours - disabled entrances being a particular focus apparently

[NewClaret]

That's people breaking into the ground and punters fighting them for doing so - officially only a few broke in - lots of journos posting about groups all over the place that have obviously gotten in without tickets - there have been repeated attempts for hours - disabled entrances being a particular focus apparently

Disgusting. Feel very sorry for the fans unable to sit in the seats they’ve paid for.

[Chester Perry]

Interesting I had a long chat with an ex claret yesterday who said England were doing this the Sean Dyche way, and he is right.

so much Burnley in Southgate's management, particularly on the offield team harmony/spirit front - even no headphones when they got off the bus tonight

[BurnleyFC]

England having to ride it out a bit here.

[KRBFC]

get up fking cheats

[HunterST_BFC]

Anyone got a clip of the Shaw goal?
Twitter link or the like?

here you go
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/57799631

[KRBFC]

Iv never seen Declan Rice play this positive, love it

[tim_noone]

Interesting I had a long chat with an ex claret yesterday who said England were doing this the Sean Dyche way, and he is right.

So you and wade Elliot are talking

[BurnleyFC]

Italy with a deserved equaliser.

Our centre midfield getting overrun again.

[KRBFC]

So unfortunate, Pickford with an outstanding save there just bounces off the post into a great area

[bfcjg]

FFS , you sit back this is what happens.

[ClaretTony]

FFS , you sit back this is what happens.

Exactly - we’ve just dropped back and let them back in