Round of 16: Colombia v England, 3rd July 7pm(GMT)

[Gassy]

James Rodriguez not even on the bench!

 

[SALTIRE]

#hopehopehopinglikefuck..............

Yup, hopefully ITV will be spewing after the match. Fingers crossed.

 

[Stevencc]

Rodríguez not being available in any capacity is a big boost for us, here's hoping we take advantage.

 

[G.B]

Indeed. Time to revise my prediction based on that news. 8-0 England imo.

 

[Abertawe]

No Rodriguez - so much for the it's only an impact injury line. The it's coming home swingometer has edged up.

 

[SALTIRE]

The crowd will be the Colombian's 12th man even without James. They'll still cause a lot of havoc against your defense and tiny hands Pickford.

 

[Bilo]

Special shoutout to my good friends and loyal England comrades G.B and Stevencc . I know what you’re going through, it’s not so bad.

Everyone here want to face you. Make us proud!

 

[Chris FGR]

Get into em lads no regrets it's coming home!!!!!!

 

[epic73]

Indeed. Time to revise my prediction based on that news. 8-0 England imo.

Currently on course for 0-0.

 

[JJ1532]

Strong start. Causing some problems going forward.

 

[JJ1532]

Is it me, or has Sterling been pish? Seems every time the ball comes to him, things break down.

 

[Jamie_SFC]

Awful game so far.

 

[Stevencc]

How is that a yellow card?

 

[JJ1532]

Yellow card?! For a clear headbutt?! Good to see we've got some unbiased officials yet again. Lovely.

 

[epic73]

It was more of a nuzzle imo.

 

[WilsdenBantam]

Been slightly the better team without really creating anything, crap game though.

Definite red.

 

[Super_horns]

Not a red card ?

That is our excuse if we lose !!

 

[GTFCfish]

Wonderful exhibition of free flowing football in the first 45 mins from both teams.

 

[Stevencc]

We've been the better side but Sterling has been the weak link - so many attacking moves have died once he had a decision to make.

I'd get Rashford on in his place for the start of the second half.

Colombia haven poor in pretty much every regard and should be down to ten men.

 

[Bilo]

Well this doesn’t strike me with fear.

 

[JJ1532]

Been comfortably the better team, but need to step up the tempo. The 3 lads supporting Kane need to be way better, Sterling especially. Game is there for us, just need to attack with a bit more pace and confidence.

 

[valefan16]

Kane’s a bit too deep for me. Look comfortable and far better on the ball than Colombia but not created enough for our play.

Should be a red card though!

 

[GodsGift]

Not a red for me. More of a nuzzle than a headbutt so can't complain with the yellow.

I'm pretty happy with how we're playing. We've looked the more likely but we do need more of a cutting edge in the final third. Kane has been superb with his hold-up play but we need him on the end of things. Alli has been a passenger. Sterling dangerous but giving the ball away cheaply. Colombia look a threat on the counter but I'd say we've done a pretty good job of keeping them quiet thus far.

 

[Jockney]

Been very impressed with the way we’ve completely contained Colombia, but that final pass isn’t happening for us. I think Sterling has played well. He’s probably been our most positive player. In fact I don’t think anyone has been a weak link. Very harsh imo.

 

[Predator373]

Well this doesn’t strike me with fear.

I feel the same with Croatia, if we get past Colombia we can beat anyone on our side of the table as I honestly believe England and Colombia are the strongest teams on this side.

 

[G.B]

Indeed. Time to revise my prediction based on that news. 8-0 England imo.

Revision based on goalless first half. 10-0 England.

 

[Jamie_SFC]

Clear red card on Henderson but fuck me has Henderson been taking acting lessons from Neymar with that reaction? Embarrassing.

 

[Predator373]

We’ve been the better side first half but not created enough. Very tight game. We need a goal because Colombia could just get a lucky break while it’s level. Also Colombia should be down to 10 men 100%.

 

[Renegade]

Colombia desperate to get Sterling sent off, they have been planning this all week. Hope he doesn't rise to the tactics, don't think I could bear more racially tinged scapegoating of him tbh.

 

[Renegade]

Also, wasn't a red.