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Yep. That's exactly what Mark Clattenburg has just said. He said no pen. Ramos holding the Russian player too. Both had a hold of each other. He dismissed the Pique one.

I said we could play Spain the semis. Yes, we should have sent out a stronger side I felt. I'm sure I didn't say we've lost momentum either. I believe I said you can lose momentum after over a year without defeat.

But he had thousands of followers on Twitter.

Spain are their own worst enemies. They could have easily won that game today. However, they went one up and started strolling about, merely retaining possession. They could have killed the game off with a second goal, but seemingly weren't busting a gut to do so.

Ah, but you have to understand my stance. :) 1. I find it entirely more satisfying when we beat the best teams. Greatest feeling ever when we beat Germany 5-1. 2. I want us to meet the best teams to show we can compete with them (did Iceland fear anyone they came up against?). 3. I have had...

The BBC?

Yep.

Not backtracking one jot. Nowt to backtrack on. Let's all hope England now perform on Tuesday. We've all been here before haven't we and they have let us down so many times. Hopefully this time will be different and we can win the game and look a very good side in the process.

Not on the bookie front. Had Russia to win, but that was within 90 mins. As for anything else, I might get a bowl of cold Borsch if I am lucky.

Would be nice to see Spain go out. They are their own worst enemies at times, thinking they can just stroll on through. Would love it if the Russians went through. Putin might even stop poisoning people!

Don't think so. Think it is 90 mins. Maybe Nick can confirm that, but if we had an overall winner we could not have a draw really could we?

Not too worried if the defence is a bit leaky, we have more than enough ballers in our squad to do well.

I see on the SBT Bookies no-one at all had the draw. A few pennies lost there for everyone.

Is he playing then today?

Yeah, exactly. I wasn't moaning, I was just advocating taking one game at a time and on paper, Japan look the easier opposition.

They don't half pee about with it, especially when they are in front. They should do a City and attack, attack, attack and go to kill the game off!

I think you will find I have always maintained that we have a decent chance of winning the whole thing. And at no point have I ever said we would be going out. Never, ever said it.

I have to say I do like this ref. Takes no nonsense and seems to be able to maintain control at all times.

It is. I think if Spain score again first now it will be all over. While it stays at 1-1 Russia have a chance of nicking it. You have to think that if Russia score, Spain can still come back from that, but I can't see the Russians doing so again if they go behind once more.

Or at least give you their very finest biscuits and bring out the Lapsang Souchong.