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France got lucky again and scraped through. Brilliant side, world beaters according to the comms. Not in my book. Lazy and inconsistent. Would back England to beat them any day.

Italy not a bad side, imo. Won't be easy for Germany to beat them. Will have to play a lot better than against England, although it'll be a stronger eleven this time. 2-1 Germany would be my prediction, but Italy are a cohesive unit and won't be brushed aside.

Denmark got lazy not closing down Merlin just outside box and he finished well

Denmark still blaming each other when France notched again.

true, I think tiredness played a part

Group winners lost 3 from 3 so far

Yep tiredness kicks in but 3 of them looking at Merlin, possibly not expecting a shot

that's what Spain were lacking, someone to just hit the ball. Seems to be drilled out of a lot of these young teams especially Spain and Portugal.

There's very little between all the sides in the quarter finals bar Denmark imo.

Italy grew into it and were the better side, just

Italy controlling the tempo now, just lack a bit of strength up front.

Gnonto should've stayed on side

cracking goal, right decision to miss out Gnonto

Voltemade a bit overrated

just as I speak, unmarked though.

More stupidity by Gnonto, may have cost his team, there.

2-1. good finish by Viper.

another red forItaly

2-2, wow, great free kick

Wow

Just switched on with 2 mi s of injury time.

Where was German efficiency?

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I think Italy deserve that, they've been the better side. Can't see them getting through another 30 minutes with 9 men, though.

Italy not a bad side, imo. Won't be easy for Germany to beat them. Will have to play a lot better than against England, although it'll be a stronger eleven this time. 2-1 Germany would be my prediction, but Italy are a cohesive unit and won't be brushed aside.

Good call Des!

cheers WD, not quite 2-1, but Italy did play well, shame about the red cards.

Good work Des.

Entertaining game this.

hi slippy, how are you mate, recovering well, I hope.

never a pen that

Can Italy hold out for pens? Germans don't really look like breaking through, tbh.

ah, there it is, stricken German player got up quick enough there

great effort by Italy, but you can't afford 2 reds. Thought the ref was a bit hard on them, tbh.

I'm out of the woods now, thanks for asking, after being in quite serious trouble.

I won't elaborate as it's a bit gruesome t.b.h. but I'm in grand form now and enjoying the nice weather. Also I'm booked in for Glorious Goodwood and I absolutely love that meeting.
So back in the game!

good to hear,

Not been watching the CWC because of many reasons but been following this.  The quarter finals were all terrific.  All genuinely close, all had drama and flip flopping faves.  Any of them look realistic winners too, but do agree with the pundits that England are very marginally the best team.  Shame Wharton and Delap aren't playing.  Would've especially liked to see Wharton up close.  Looking forward to the semi finals.

Semi final 5pm.

Young lions!

England should win this clearly, if not comfortably. Holland will be exhausted after their exploits against Portugal and they are not that great anyway. England have better, more experienced players. And Holland are prone to picking up cards.

Hutchinson has been England's best player all tournament.

stupid elbow by Anderson goes unnoticed by ref

England well on top., just need to avoid making the mistake that Portugal made by being too intricate and trying to walk it in.

It's been a good watch so far. No goal has yet. I think it will come.

Dutch getting into the game now, look a lot better

Poku looks lively

Anderson booked, might have to be hooked if he carries on throwing his arm about. That's if he doesn't get sent off first.

Once too often. The 1st one looked a bit iffy (intentional) to me. He needs to knock this "habit" on the head immediately otherwise, England could be 1 player short before the end.

Yep, England started ever so well but Holland grew into it.

Could do with a striker..

yep, it's an even game now, the Dutch maybe look the better team if anything.

too many touches Livramento

great strike Elliott

that's what it takes sometimes, just leather it

great goal Holland. poor defending, keeper caught out.

more Cresswell's fault really

2-1, Elliott again

England: 1 player with 4 sot - Elliot --> 2 goals.
Netherlands: 3 players; 1 sot each --> 1 goal.

Anderson's had a good 2nd half, tbf.

England deserve to win. They were the better team; Elliot is special.

A final awaits, Saturday night.

Deserved win.

Well done young lions! It's refreshing England can get to a final for a change. The geriatric "lions" were pathetic at semis.

Gareth just received his knightHOOD

Looks like Lee should get wun as well!!!

Holland played better than I thought. England deserved it, but not as "dominant" as the pundits suggest.

England fully deserved the win, but Stansfield is a weak link.  Had they got Delap it would've made a big difference to this team imo

France too casual, Germany 1-0 up already.

I still think France have more a bit quality, tbh. but whether they will turn up is another matter.

2-0 very bad defending

Voldemort strikes

2 gifted goals really. France have looked quite good coming forward, but their lazy defending might have left them with too much to do. an uphill task now.

France play some nice stuff at times, but they're not getting back into this.

Germany looked the better team 2nd half for me.

Still 10 to go, so need to keep it going, or for France, find a bit of magic.

3-1, just behind the ball and no more

3-0 offside flag over ruled by var, nice goal

3-0 rather

final tonight and will watch it. what channel is covering it?

Channel 4 Dragon

thanks kings

Should be a tight game. Germany were favs yesterday at around 2.62. Money has come in since for England, as you would expect. Germany look the more cohesive and settled side, although England have some experienced players used to playing on the big stage. 1-1 would be my guess, with ET or a 2-1 either team late on.

shoved a few quid on england

might come down to a defensive or goalkeeping mistake at either end.

did the ref get a touch there?

Hutchinson looks very confident on the ball. Don't think he'll be at Ipswich for long.

Stansfield forgot to stick his foot out

the ball to him was hit far too hard and too far ahead of him. It was the pass that cost them a second goal.

2-0, Germany look in disarray.

was a bit hard, tbf, the pass

Germany will get hammered here ,they've been riding their luck in the tournament.Who is the co commentator?

Would have been offside anyway

But it's 2.0 anyway now

We want 3

Joe Hart co commentator

don't know if it's the loss of the centre half Rosenfelde, or just a game too far for the Germans, but England look like they can score almost when they want to.

Cheers ,kingscrewed .Knew the voice from somewhere.

corner surely ?

Big Nick is a good player, but not the superstar they've been making him out to be

good header

Engerland had enough chances to finish game it looks like german s going to beat them again.

they should've had 3 or 4 first half. Germany look a lot better now, but there's still a goal for England if they play it right.

oh, 2-2, good strike

left him unmarked

Neble hits the bar deflected by Norton coffee

Late drama, and another 30 to go
and maybe... Pelanties

wow 3-2

Great stuff

Champions of yewrup

Well done Gareth Southgate

Not completely useless!

Not sure this generation is as good as the previous one but they do know how to play tournament football, just will not get away with so many missed chances as grown ups