Our EURO 2024 Semi-Final Predictions

What starting XI should England pick for the match against the Netherlands? What are the big threats the Dutch can pose England? Is Lamine Yamal v Theo Hernández the key battle in the Spain v France game?
Gary, Alan and Micah make their predictions for the Euro 2024 semi-finals and Micah gives the boys all the gossip from the BBC v ITV ‘friendly’ match in Berlin.
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00:00 - Intro
05:00 - Our Semi-Final Predictions
06:51 - Spain v France
16:30 - Netherlands v England

[@stefansibbes2440]

Micah bursting onto the scene as if he's about to play in a poker tournament.

[@robpayne2918]

Haha

[@eleanorzissou]

His name is Micah

[@kenziemcneil7179]

Hahahaha

[@Anditspee]

Hungover lol

[@WorkingOnTheMistry]

So glad about this comment, all i can see is poker tournament!

[@dazred1]

Virgil Van Dijk running for his life to block Saka’s cross 🏃💨 Only to turn around and see Kane still at the halfway line 🐌

[@ftclips-qu8sh]

VVD running for his life? You must watch cricket 😂

[@FastCheetah-oq6kj]

Van Dijk has lost about 3 yards of pace.

[@Harde4172]

@@ftclips-qu8shlol…you’re the one watching hockey mate…VVD has lost pace significantly

[@ezekielthemack]

LOL

[@vexed_v]

That run from Saka from the Foden pass should have ended in a goal. My days Kane’s positioning is awful. Saka and Kane started in the same position but Kane was still outside the box when Saka had crossed the ball in😂

[@michaelhadley7855]

10:00 shearer's comeback about him still being 17 was great

[@Dripperharry.ell123]

Great vid

[@mazamonx]

I was listening on Spotify and had to go watch this for Linekar's reaction. So funny.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

He’s sharp Shearer, always thought he was boring based off MOTD

[@MoonwalkerNow]

That was beautiful.

[@grantlaurence2060]

Quality! :)

[@Gypsy_Danger_TMC]

Alan cracks me up... "How can you get fucking lucky in a prediction?" LOL

[@XQRobertz]

Awesome, he's absolutely right ✅️

[@The_Rizz_Lord_]

He will do more than crack you up buddy, when his demonic vibe goes inside you and grabs you by the throat and heart. 😢

[@Gypsy_Danger_TMC]

@@The_Rizz_Lord_ sounds like a good time

[@The_Rizz_Lord_]

@@Gypsy_Danger_TMC 😂😂😂😂

[@ASOXO]

Kane is really revolutionizing the Central Defensive Striker role.

[@MJR1117]

He'll finish his career in the Sweeper role

[@ASOXO]

@@MJR1117 Catennacio is back babayyy

[@JasonBrewster90210]

That's pretty cool that the podcast features ex-football players from three different generations. We've got Gary Lineker repping the boomers, Alan Shearer for Gen X, and Micah Richards for the millennials. It definitely brings a mix of viewpoints to their discussions. It gives a rich and deep look at how football has evolved over the years.

[@Gma2021]

Lineker ain’t a boomer 😂

[@richardburns3090]

Gosh I hadn't noticed they were different ages

[@Robert.Sheard]

@@Gma2021he was born in 1960… the end of the boomers, but not yet gen-x

[@daviebananas1735]

@@Gma2021 He most definitely is.

[@bonglesnodkins329]

⁠@@Gma2021Lineker is absolutely a Boomer. 1946-1964, and he’s 1960.

[@GuitarHero-te9db]

That with the ref shows just how incompetent they are as an organisation how is he able to referee any major competition after something like that 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@JamieNorrish]

Exactly, how can you be allowed to ref any game at all after something like that, he violated his SINGLE job he should never ref ever again.

[@sesh1255]

Who

[@thlee3]

@@sesh1255the ref for lat netherlands match got caught taking bribe. it was like 5-6 yrs ago or something. and the best thing is that the bribe was €300.

[@kd5973]

It was almost 20 years ago. It was one game. Stop whining. People can’t change? And btw, if anything, the ref (a German) will favour England because they hate the Netherlands and that’s who they don’t want to win the euros.

[@daviebananas1735]

@@kd5973 People can change, but for someone who admitted to taking bribes to later go on to referee one of the biggest games in world football is bizarre.

[@haychm1288]

this podcast is making the Euros what it is!! Keep up the good work 😀

[@jasoncallow860]

Kane looks like the sort of person who'll run through fire for you, but is tired. I would not start with Kane, but bring him on for the last 30min as an impact sub.

[@mickbanner]

When Toney is alienated upfront alone then it'll click. Our midfield don't create ANYTHING. The penny will drop further when Toney is a tad wasteful and you'll realise Kane would have buried em all.

[@dylanhudson4665]

I agree, we have a bad defensive coach unfortunately

[@PazLeBon]

@@dylanhudson4665 ehhhh? its the opposite, he a bad offensive coach, england have the best defensive record for like 6 years lol

[@TheSenpai14]

Robin Le Normand is French indeed, born in Pabu., France. He used to play for ligue 1 french team Stade Brestois. Both center backs of spanish team are french :)

[@petesmart1983]

Born closer to London than Spain

[@lachlantwycross3981]

@@petesmart1983but are more Spanish than English

[@crusader77_retro]

Well, the Hernandez brothers are Spanish... one for another

[@TheSenpai14]

@@crusader77_retro Griezmann is Portuguese too, his mother his portuguese and his grand father was a footballer playing for Paços ferreira ( now in Primeira Liga) here in Portugal :)

[@uncle7215]

@@crusader77_retro the Hernandez brothers are 3/4 French. Only their paternal grandfather was Spanish.

[@ftw1540]

Let's get Toney on instead of Kane. He's the coolest cat ever, but also a deadly striker. Stop protecting Harry ,Gareth.

[@user-rq8si4eu1s]

Harry is looking like he has aged on the pitch. Think it’s time for him to come on as an impact sub because he hasn’t got 90 minutes in him

[@32446]

If he starts then he needs to be brought off quickly.

[@AZhangETH]

Earlier in the tournament people was saying drop Bellingham, then he saved us. People have been saying drop Saka for Palmer, then he saved us. Now everyone is saying drop Kane… let’s see what happens next 😂

[@petesmart1983]

Toney is good as holding the ball up but has had a terrible season, Dutch defence is slow rather see Watkins players

[@jonsnow7586]

@@AZhangETH I've been saying drop Kane from the first match of the group stages though, so have many others, all he's done so far is score an easy tap in that Toney set up! Oh and that crappy fumbled one against Denmark xD any other striker on our bench could have put those in and done much more given the chance IMO

[@livinginafantasyworld5164]

I’m totally against cheating in football but it’s a bit rich calling a referee out for something that happened nearly 20 years ago for which he was punished and served his time for when Toney has only just returned from a ban which included bets on games he played in. We either accept people make mistakes, serve a punishment and give them a second chance or ban them for life.

[@binbag5238]

The difference is that Toney isn’t required to display objective integrity on the pitch. He doesn’t have the power to influence the decisions in a game. The referee obviously does, has failed to act with integrity before, and should be banned.

[@livinginafantasyworld5164]

@@binbag5238 so if he’s bet on his team to lose he doesn’t have the ability to miss a 1 on 1 chance on purpose? I guess my view is the person the ref was 20 years ago might not be who he is now so he’s served his punishment and I’m assuming no other issues since it’s hard to suggest now he shouldn’t be fit to referee a game

[@ninjaflamemonkey]

@@livinginafantasyworld5164Toney was betting on himself to score first.. as a striker

[@Gma2021]

Got no problem giving the ref a second chance but not for my country’s game. Let him ref Spain France

[@1garybrewer]

It's ok giving him a 2nd chance but to reward him with a semi final in the Euro is crazy surely there are other referees who deserve that game 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kieranbridge]

A young shaka hislop 😂😂😂

[@MH-vp7lf]

We need Keane and Shearer on one podcast😂, maybe do a collab with the overlap?

[@theoneyennah5950]

Overlap collab would be top tier!

[@djredlineluton]

The Rest Is Overlap

[@rmplastering1136]

​@@theoneyennah5950😅

[@willowilson5753]

Shearer and Keane don't like each other

[@silverheart7964]

​@@willowilson5753That's why he's saying it

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Walker - 'best in the business, defensively solid'... have i been watching the same games?

[@lepari9986]

He's been so unreliable defensively lately. Bad positioning especially when there's cross from other flank. He messed up vs Real Madrid too in UCL. Carvajal is different class.

[@mattmid7012]

Yeah! He's always out of position. It's only his pace that usually gets him out of trouble.

[@jamesgunn7]

He's been woeful this tournament. Not great all season

[@cedarstuff]

I know, it's a joke. Lost the attacker for the Switzerland goal, poor in the attack, and his (fading) pace gets is the only thing allowing his brainless positioning to be tolerated.

[@andysing72]

Maybe Gary thought he was talking about Des Walker circa 1990

[@shealey9763]

I can remember Shagga Hislop playing! 😂😂😂

[@mashdimcfly90210]

The street won't forget him ⚒🇹🇹😍

[@ArrKayLondon]

Shaka was my next door neighbour during this West Ham days. He was perfectly lovely and I only ever saw him drunk once when Newcastle were away at West Ham.

[@yahyamansour3343]

He at espn as a pundit

[@bobbastian760]

He was a yuge playa

[@PazLeBon]

@@bobbastian760 is that like a flute?

[@tomlancaster5145]

All this talk about Gareth’s tactics. “Well he could do this and sub him off at 60 mins”. Are we not past this yet? We’ve seen in all 5 of our games how bad some of the players play and he refuses to sub them. I honestly cannot stand this manager. Wouldn’t get a job in the championship

[@mattdone8162]

Bit harsh I think. He's taken us further than any other manager in recent history and made us consistent contenders, which we never were, even when we had other 'golden generations'. He deserves huge credit for that.

[@nickwoodward819]

Against who?

[@anotheruser8423]

@@mattdone8162Colombia(penalties), Sweden, Ukraine, Denmark, Senegal, Slovakia, Switzerland(penalties) and a Germany team in transition coming off the back of a group stage exit at the World Cup previously. Southgate’s a lovely bloke, great man manager and nobody can take away the fact he’s made playing for England enjoyable again, but he’s been incredibly lucky with how the draws panned out.

[@mattdone8162]

@@anotheruser8423 I agree that he's had a favourable run of fixtures, but he still got us through them. Do you think we would have got through those games under Sven, Capello, Hodgson, etc? I personally doubt it.

[@daleboyers7486]

You cant stand the manager but moan about the pundits making suggestions 🤷 what is it you're trying to achieve 🥴😅

[@NeilGamble-ij9pu]

Love these podcasts, they are brilliant. Good job lads!

[@josephmckeogh296]

Shaw and Watkins to start. Let's get Bellingham and Foden playing with options left, right and through the middle!

[@rickypanini9200]

Pickford Taa. stones. shaw Rice. mainoo Saka Bellingham foden gordon Kane Watkins Let's go for the win..play down the wing have Watkins stretch the defense and let kane mop up the keepers fumbles

[@josephmckeogh296]

Aged well.

[@SujoyChakravarthi93]

4:09 - "My Neck, My Back..." - Big Meeks iykyk 😏

[@bobbytoe1]

haha was wondering if anyone else caught this reference!

[@Pdouble88..]

Friday 😂 “I want a hundred and fifty THOUSAND”

[@mopanesar840]

Love Meeks for this!

[@dh7493]

Miss Parker! Miss Parker!

[@dh7493]

That's my bike punk

[@dawnking5318]

Get gordon on to run them ragged hes fast scores goals and the 5 mins he played made more impact than the whole team

[@bigboydownstairs9651]

Toney 100% needs to start! Kane's been hurting this team wayy more than he's helping it!

[@tobycroxford6100]

Surely Watkins starts over toney

[@mickbanner]

Toney will be alienated up top alone, and you'll realise our midfield creates NOTHING, and then Toney will miss his half chances and we'll realise Kane would have buried it.

[@mandycoleman3206]

Gary saying Spain with a geordie accent....priceless😂😂😂

[@Jackahuahua]

Another brilliant episode. Thanks lads. 😂

[@hexproxima671]

I see big meaks with that Friday quote! My neck and my back! 😂

[@DogWalksUK]

Great podcast 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@StevoMusicManUK]

Brilliant podcast episode. Best of all watching the couple in the background, wetting themselves at the show being recorded 🤣

[@garethrevell5873]

I was like a young... Shaka Hislop 😂

[@PazLeBon]

more like ian hislop

[@CommonAlf]

Top Podcasting guys, I fancy an England France final too. England to beat Netherlands in a goalfest 3-2 after extra time. However, the bigger question over goal of the tournament has to be “What has been Micah’s shirt of the tournament?” There’s clearly been a few looking like they probably came from the Turkish Gucci factory rather than their main one, but Micah carries them off like nobody else could to be fair. My winner is the one from the other day with the Volcano on the front. Keep it up guys, and Al, come to a Boro home game and I’ll buy you a pint and a Parmo 😜

[@jonsnow7586]

From an England fans perspective I want an England France final of course. If I was a neutral however I'd be screaming for a Spain Netherlands final as the way England and France have been playing this tournament they're cooking up what will be the most boring match of all time! England to scrape a win on penalties.

[@PazLeBon]

lol france

[@Freddewilhelm]

Great work and keep it up! Please include Micah in the thumbnails though, he’s cooler😄 greetings from Stockholm

[@gruffalobill4812]

Brilliant podcast. A legend I was name after in Gary, a legend I worshipped as a boy for Blackburn Rovers, and Micah..... 😂

[@andypalin3287]

Start with Toney up top then assess after 60 mins

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Bring Kane on last 15, if needed. Start with Toney , cant ignore him

[@relax9674]

Foden wasnt good at all, he lost the ball 16 times, didnt beat a man. Create any clear cut chances. He was shocking.

[@green123o4]

Even worse mate, he lost it 19 times according to the game stats.

[@ryanball576]

Great work lads. 💯💯❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@westy1479]

Fantastic banter and the best euros show to listen to. Nice to hear what they get up to as well, 😀.Keep it going boys. Come on England.

[@MrMikejhowe]

Micah with the shades all the time 😎😎

[@lloydburley]

Enjoying the "Friday" reference from Big Meeks!

[@hexproxima671]

My neck and my back! 🤣

[@jfedererj]

Can you imagine an England - France final? It would almost be a crime against football, given how defensive and boring both those teams have been. Listen, I hope England win it but I gotta recognise that from a neutral perspective, you'd wanna see a Spain - Netherlands final all day long.

[@mashdimcfly90210]

France x England.

[@mattmid7012]

We'll all be asleep by half time.

[@roro-op1ks]

France actually shot many times. They were just unusually inaccurate and unlucky.

[@thebagelsproductions]

Deschamps has spent years draining any entertainment value from a succession of talented French squads. No wonder Americans think football is boring, they mainly seem to watch World Cups and international tournaments produce a lot of negative, cagey football. Boring AF - hopefully Spain knock France out, it's gonna be boring either way if Didier has anything to do with it 😴

[@issyjas3309]

France have been woeful, cheering Spanish on tonight

[@SimbaUK2018]

I really can't understand playing trippier on the left every game when we have someone as good as Gordon sitting on the bench and hasn't played 1 second

[@Nikos169]

One is a full-back ……

[@Doctorjesus1982]

He played on the right in the last game

[@nathanrobertson819]

@@Doctorjesus1982no he didn’t. The broadcast lineup was incorrect. Trippier started at LWB

[@firsthedonist]

He played 5 minutes (ish) against Slovenia in the group stages. Was very good too.

[@saqib7965]

Southgate should of tried it he could play LWB

[@saqib7965]

Start Toney 9 Jude 10 Palmer 10 Rice 6 Mainoo 8 LWB Shaw Saka RWB Konsa Stones Walker Pickford

[@UIMGodzilla]

Guehi over Konsa and I'd agree

[@DavyRo]

The Elephant in the room about England dropping to deep at times us, it comes from the ornament who is our captain. Why he keeps giving centre half's a free ride wandering deep forces the midfield deeper. Then the defense drops deeper again. It all comes from him. There isn't anyone who is watching him knows why he won't stay up front. He just gets in the way & doesn't give us a target to hit.

[@edford3354]

I do think hes not at top form, definitely feel like he hasnt recovered from the season fully, whether it was that late injury or just general fatigue hes not at 100% for sure

[@anthonyroe1966]

it is necause he does not have to sprint he can get away with walking he does not even press he is knackered and not fit but its harry kane and he cant be dropped but it will cost us the tournamount how selfish and disrespecfull to the fans and other players who want to win more thaN the fans do

[@Craig-e9m]

You chaps planning on keeping this podcast during the Prem season? Keep the fire burning guys.

[@michaeldavis2727]

Unlike many of the top teams, the balance of your dynamic is pure gold. I’ve really enjoyed listening to your show. Micah, what a loveable chap you are. So refreshing and a real pleasure to listen to. Keep it up lads.

[@napalmfc]

Great episode as usuall, guys!

[@Simon-dx7jv]

Big Meeks cheeky Friday reference 😂😂😂 hero

[@SH7SH7SH7]

Timestamp? 😂

[@TooDarnSoulful]

I just watched the Euro 96 game 4-1 and probably the best side since 1990, they should all watch the game before they play again !

[@michaelbell6916]

I have been loving this podcast showing a different side to the guys than what you get on match of the day

[@Milkydrummer]

Micha blatantly wanted to switch back to Spain when Gary chose them 😂

[@El-hefe_]

''I said they would win and theyve won, how can that be f*cking lucky''.. Alan Shearer 2024 5:30

[@leeharvey1892]

The first 6 n half mins so funny nearly dropped me cup t Alan spin 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nitraM321]

just a perfect vlog, the comedy is outstanding !

[@albearob]

lads, Micha is clearly struggling with the booze so please hide those bottles behind Alan

[@thomaskemp904]

I think you should judge Kane on his last 3 performances, he looks knackered & hasn't affected the game, get Watkins or Toney in & Super Sub Kane around 70 mark

[@khalifamitchell]

I love the way Micah subtly brings IC3 lingo to two middle aged IC1s’.. and then remembers who he’s talking with. Only the real ones know what he wanted to say after “my neck, my back….” 😂

[@ChrisFrosin]

Going right through Pougash has made my day lol. Might make me a bad person but hahaha

[@leeturton9254]

Yeah I'm worried about that ref.. how the hell has he got a game as big as this especially with Bellingham involved

[@MrMongoose221]

Does seem like an obvious conflict of interest

[@jasoncallow860]

That's fine, when we get knocked out we can use the biased ref excuse...

[@leeturton9254]

@@jasoncallow860 how about we don't use such a referee for such a big game especially when Bellingham basically called him corrupt... it's ridiculous...we could've avoided all this!

[@abo7628]

Bellingham is using his free role to play up front Watching every game, 10 mins in he wanders up front, kane then ends up doing his work, or it just exposes the midfield Foden and Bellingham as 10s didn't work either, they have no intention of going deep to help or pick up the ball

[@yingyang1008]

Kane could play the Sheringham role against Netherlands at Euro 96 But that would involve the manager realizing that Kane is a 10 and likes to drop deep and play off a faster and higher partner - and apparently after 8 years he hasn't noticed that yet

[@Mulabita]

Gary Lineker’s, Watkins suggestion and prediction on point

[@mikepotter2561]

I think Netherlands are a better side than the lads make out. The teams they've played have been stronger than the teams England have played, and they've created more chances, while conceding a similar amount of chances. I see them as a threat. England have been defensively sound but we haven't played a team with the quality the Dutch have up top yet. I see this as a very tough test for England. If we get through it then I'll start to believe!

[@mattmid7012]

Also we usually look defensively sound right up until we play a top team.

[@TheSpoovy]

"I see them as a threat"?? Of course they are. Everyone is. We're creating one shot on target per match aren't we? 😂

[@mikepotter2561]

​@@TheSpoovyAgreed! The way we've been playing, nothing is a foregone conclusion. I just feel some pundits have underestimated the Dutch quality and threat. They're only ranked 2 places below England in the FIFA rankings and England have struggled against far worse opponents. I expect neutrals would be making this one too close to call - possibly the Dutch being marginal favourites.

[@banehd3255]

Didn't Dutch finish 3rd in group stage 🤣 making out there world class..

[@mikepotter2561]

@@banehd3255 I think they've been better than England, while generally playing slightly tougher opponents. Not saying they're world class - I just fear we're underestimating them! And yes they finished 3rd in a tough group, after losing a v close game to Austria - not exactly a shameful outcome. They scored 4pts - only 1 less than England who had an easy group.

[@DannyBoycustom]

Anyone else save these videos for when they sit on the toilet ?

[@backstage21]

Hi gang. Not sure if you read these comments but hopefully someone who moderates just might and could forward this question for you to touch upon in conversation at some point (soon if possible) "Having been part of international squads for tournaments, is there really such a blank out of outside media that management and players don't hear that could influence performances?. With all of the English nation discussing everything from formations to lineups and reviews of performances, is it really realistic to think that there isn't someone in the England camp that isn't taking notice of the outside critics and praises that might make their way back to management?" Great podcast. It really has been a highlight of the in between bits of our matches. You are all so great to watch and listen to. Many thanks !!

[@jamesjoslin1244]

Nice reference from Micah to ‘Friday’ - my neck, my back. My neck and my back

[@chrisnewell1065]

Kane has obviously been a brilliant player and still is, but he does not suit this setup and deserves to be dropped,.

[@cedarstuff]

Southgate will start and keep Kane on unless he gets "injured". VVD will have a field day against that statue.

[@AshleyWhatley-mh1yl]

Alan's changed his tune on penalties, he was the main proponent of the well trawled out phrase "penalties's are a lottery". Although it would be better if Alan could have said with a Brummie accent. :)

[@Tomtomjameson]

Whos matey with his feet up and his misses just chilling behind micah the entire pod?😂

[@rochstan123]

I'm getting tired of this "You can't leave Kane out ". He's been pretty poor throughout the whole tournament. No player should be bigger than the team, but Kane clearly is. Bring on Toney from the start , rather than bringing him on with 10 mins to go when they're struggling.

[@daedralord1]

Keane showed up for the match but shearer was elsewhere lol

[@metalheadcol]

I fucking love these guys, absolute class and funny AF "what's pressure for? Tyres 😂😂😂😂

[@amaramdan]

4:02 should have asked "why did you sign for villa?" 😂 missed a sitter there

[@cian69]

Nothing wrong with Kane, yet literally it was like having a back 4 for most of the game. English media are a joke they slate Ronaldo but Kane is contributing nothing to games. Wake up and see it or get battered by the Dutch.

[@markgreen5153]

If you hate English media then stop watching English media.

[@lucasw3248]

Garys geordie accent is golden!

[@andrewbarnes5802]

Micah with the sunglasses and a peak cap..... indoors, are the lights that bright or is Micah completely hung over?

[@tacoviral6419]

loving micah’s watch collection through out the euros

[@ni3467]

Tony needs to come in atleast straight after half. Kane seems burnt out.

[@bioden2]

Gordon can get past defenders, why has he had only 4 minutes of play the whole tournament

[@mattybob12310]

"i said they'd win, and they won, how can that be fuckin' lucky?!" This is why we love you Alan 😂

[@Ripstar1971]

I love this channel folks….❤

[@hungo7720]

England have ploughed out and pulled through nerve-racking moments to be qualified for the Semifinals. However, my speculation is England will eliminated by the Netherlands.

[@graeme7twice]

England lost control when mainoo went off.

[@ZORGtheALIEN]

That was the best Bruce Forsyth impression I've ever heard

[@icikle]

I fucking love Micah's energy. Man it would be a blast to have a drink with him.

[@josephjoestar995]

Netherlands and Uruguay to win it

[@richardbrown-gt3dq]

Brave. Hope this happens too.

[@williamhargrave9202]

Brilliant podcast guys😎

[@TheFringeOfKuryakin]

Love Gary's Brucie impression.

[@erroreliminator2.076]

Its s longt tournament, you can rotate your squad. Dropping us a word that has a negative connotation; whereas rotation meant you are just have a rest and will be back in the team soon

[@fortheloveofmusic860]

Kane would be a great "plan B striker". Bring him on with 20 minutes to go when England need a goal and they need a man in the box.

[@gustoaudio8711]

Yes… as long as he is in the box and not on the half way line

[@lukemclellan2141]

His own box?

[@fortheloveofmusic860]

@@lukemclellan2141 Southgate shouldn't allow him to set foot on England's own half...

[@mattinterweb]

How UEFA are letting that referee anywhere near this tournament let alone this match, just tells you all you need to know about UEFA.

[@frankieeefinn8798]

Anyone know where to find this bbc vs itv football match ?

[@Yunghamz]

One thing overlooked about france is they have been creating the chances but the attackers have been crap at finishing them. Mbappe, griezmann, rabiot, kolo muani, thuram have all missed sitters. It's not like the ronaldo situation

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

Kane looks slow and tired.

[@Piqueblinders11]

He’s got a back injury

[@deea6189]

Have I missed something. What has Foden done to get these plaudits for his performance against Switzerland. I was baffled by the HT analysis and I still am. He has been extremely average all tournament. If any other player played the way Foden did this tournament they'd be clamour to get him replaced

[@Piqueblinders11]

You clearly don’t understand football then. Do you not know what a metronome is?

[@coleedwards7156]

Exactly he's been shit media bang on about him like he's messi it's a joke aha

[@daviebananas1735]

@@Piqueblinders11Metronome? Lol he’s playing number 10, he’s not Xavi. And he created zero chances in the game and was dispossessed NINETEEN times. He had an absolute nightmare.

[@saqib7965]

Zirkzee could be the surprise for everyone the dutch fans want him starting

[@jorgenwestin7837]

I'm guessing it will be Gareth Southgate v Didier Deschamps in the final. A European Cup trophy awarded without either team doing something as foolhardy as firing a shot on target in a 0-0 game.

[@jacobbartram5202]

These guys have always had a nice lunch in an Italian restaurant

[@Ctg96]

“The French have been too lucky to get this far I can’t see their luck sustaining I’m going Spain” proceeds to pick England

[@user-bp1be1yg2h]

France have scored zero open play goals, Pierre

[@Ctg96]

@@user-bp1be1yg2h cool but that wasn’t the point

[@robpayne2918]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Ctg96 Oh Claude

[@lepari9986]

​@user-bp1be1yg2h am I the only one who is of opinion that an own goal is still an open play goal for France. Not just scored directly by French player.

[@mcasey1]

​@@lepari9986Yeah this is winding me up, too!

[@joelbeardsmore]

Questions for Gary, Alan & Micah. "Would England players discuss their club team mates weaknesses when playing against them at international level, even though this would give his England team mates an advantage in the coming Premier season?" eg Trent discussing VVD or Gakpo...

[@Giantdaz72]

Alan saying The Dutch only came 3rd in their group, they beat Poland, should've beaten France, unlucky with that goal disallowed, and the Austria game was just a great game, could've went either way they battered Romania, beat a good Turkish team, saying they haven't played a "big gun", England have played Serbia, Denmark, Slovenia,Slovakia, Switzerland hardly world powerhouses Netherlands have scored 9 goals to England's 5, The Dutch should be favourites on that form

[@lws7394]

Gotta take in account that the Dutch had to leave 5 (potential) midfielders home with injuries : Frenkie de Jong, Atalanta's Teun Koopmeiners and Marten de Roon. and 2 Feyenoord players Quinten Timber and Mats Wiefer (now Brighton) are all injured ! With the midfielders Reijnders, Schouten and Veerman, they have just 24 caps between them ( with many as subs..) ! There are a lot of 'new' players that still needed to fit in like Xavi Simons (had to play wing in stead of '10' ) , Jeremie Frimpong ( a revelation at Bayer Leverkusen, but Dumfries has always been great in the NL team) , Micky van der Ven, Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee , Ajax Bryan Brobby ... There was a lot of puzzling what works best for the team ... Koeman still relies a lot on Memphis Depay , who was often injured the past 2 seasons ..

[@dannyboyboar6320]

You lot especially Gary have become scared of criticising this England dross,Kane looks fat and unfit and Shaw looks like the Michelin man can't see us beating the Dutch

[@andysing72]

I guess you havent watched any of the podcats , but each to their own.