England v Spain - World cup final

[Clarets4me]

Never seen the ref speak to the stadium before, that's pretty cool.

They've been doing it throughout the Tournament, it's a great innovation ...

[claretburns]

They've been doing it throughout the Tournament, it's a great innovation ...

It would be a lot more interesting to hear the discussion between the ref and VAR when they are at the screen.

[davideyresleftear]

You wouldn’t have thought so with some of the hype in the English media before this game.

“Everything stops at 11am on Sunday as nation hopes Lionesses can Bring It Home”

was the front page headline in Friday’s Evening Standard.

When you see an advert for a movie that says, ‘Coming to theatres near you, not to be missed…’ do you think that means you literally have to buy a ticket? It’s just marketing hyperbole. I saw more hype for the Man Utd - Spurs game than the World Cup final.

[davideyresleftear]

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Maybe I’m being dopey but I don’t get what this means?

[Rick_Muller]

For me that’s a red. Similar to the penalty I personally don’t agree but an elbow is always a red these days - why isn’t it going to VAR?

[Rick_Muller]

I take it back, as it was a knee.

[taio]

For me that’s a red. Similar to the penalty I personally don’t agree but an elbow is always a red these days - why isn’t it going to VAR?

It wasn't an elbow

[Rick_Muller]

My money’s on 13 minutes injury time

[claretburns]

12+ minutes of added time coming?

[Burnley Ace]

No free kick for the foul on the edge of the box, no yellow for the pull back on James and no second yellow for kicking the ball away? Is it different rules?

[Ric_C]

I've watched the last 15 mins and seen about 2 minutes of actual football

[ksrclaret]

Maybe I’m being dopey but I don’t get what this means?

It means he’s a

[BleedingClaret]

Put James up front

[CaptainKirk]

Heard we were doing ok so thought I would watch this one.
Ultimately, just as frustrating as watching the men, with the same ending.

[BleedingClaret]

I’d have kept Russo on too

[RVclaret]

Ref bottled a second yellow there

[HahaYeah]

Yes, Russo!

[Newcastleclaret93]

Referee is having a truly shocking game

[Rick_Muller]

My money’s on 13 minutes injury time

Now I see us getting a late equaliser

[Croydon Claret]

My money’s on 13 minutes injury time

And the prize is that you have to get the drinks in

[RVclaret]

Earps has been excellent.

[Conroysleftfoot]

Earps has been excellent.

Our best player by far.

[4midable]

Least its done

[IanMcL]

James is very good.

[IanMcL]

Goal saver from Bronze.

[HahaYeah]

Bobby Mooresque tackle.

[RVclaret]

England’s decision making has been woeful today.

[Rick_Muller]

Spain have been the better team but I don’t know why they have to cheat like they are.

[ElectroClaret]

All over.

[taio]

The men have something to learn from the women's game when it comes to play-acting...apparently.

That said Spain by far the better side today.

[Rick_Muller]

Just hate cheats. First time I’ve seen it so obvious in the women’s game. Spain learning from the men’s team and faking injuries and time wasting all over the pitch for the last 30 minutes.

[Bosscat]

Congratulations Spain

[Croydon Claret]

Spain deserved it. Aside from the hitting the bar we didn't really create much.

Sad that the play acting is creeping its way into the women's game though.

[Spijed]

Unfortunately England were completely outclassed. Spain should have won by quite a few.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Best team won, congratulations to Spain

[DCWat]

Best team won to be fair, despite the feigning injury and time wasting.

[HahaYeah]

Great first half from Spain, deserved winners.

[ElectroClaret]

Very disappointing performance.

[kentonclaret]

Spain far more technically gifted for a team portrayed by the British media as “divided”.

Best team one.

[Rileybobs]

On a train so just caught the last bit on my phone with a poor quality stream, but did the Spanish player who went down with a head injury not handle the ball when she went up for the header from the throw-in in the final seconds?

[FCBurnley]

Beaten by a fitter faster and tactically superior team. Did their best but not quite good enough

[Lip]

Bien hecho España, el mejor equipo.

[No Ney Never]

Spain by far the better team today, the women's equivalent of Burnley in the Championship.

[Vino blanco]

Beaten by a technically better, more skillfull team with better tactics. Reminded me of watching the mens’ team so many times over the last 50 years.

[Rileybobs]

It would be good if Southgate took over the women’s team when he’s finished with the men’s just to take them to the next level.

[Ampth7]

Thought England huffed and puffed but ultimately lacked quality on the ball, especially in the final third. They should be proud of their tournament overall though especially considering the injuries they had to deal with pre-tournament.

[Rick_Muller]

On a train so just caught the last bit on my phone with a poor quality stream, but did the Spanish player who went down with a head injury not handle the ball when she went up for the header from the throw-in in the final seconds?

I thought that too, will rewind and watch the replay

[Clarets4me]

A nothing Yellow for Hemp, a bottled 2nd Yellow for Spain, not giving the foul on James on the edge of the box and played like a fiddle by the Spanish ... I'm sorry but the Referee had a shocker !

[AGENT_CLARET]

Pic removed who snowflake is this board

[Vino blanco]

Bien hecho España, el mejor equipo.
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Tienes razon, Espana a merecido ganar la copa mondial. Technicamente han jugado mejor que Inglaterra.