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w was a bit when I knew him. At Uni with his brother.

Bowlers had a decent (not spectacular) total to defend and generally bowled much better than at Trent Bridge. Also early wickets protected the spinners a bit - who both still bowled well. Having criticized the approach with batting bowlers today was one of the today's it did help. India's...

not that bothered by 3rd or 4th. semis was way better than most thought a month ago. a few obvious flaws in the side but plenty to work with. do need better passing up front. Pointless having Kane if we can't get him the ball. Not going to get the space some of these current mids like running...

It's why they want to try and fast track Archer for one. Also part of it is this mindset if our bowlers are taking to 2 for 50 or 4 for 70 then it's okay. Then coupled with the ridiculous "how fantastic it is that we bat so deep - Plunkett, Willey etc can come in and give it a whack" Find...

to me they're not one-day bowlers. don't have the discipline or variation. and as always the quicks don't seem to be able to adjust their plans to suit the match situations.

Once again England quicks looking a bit clueless A reason why we are better at chasing.

Can see the logic as was evidenced by today's performance - problem is Root doesn't play left-arm spin well. Root supposed to play the Stokes' innings. Morgan can bat both ways but is hit and miss. Problem with England's hitters they can deal with pace but can struggle with good spin - hence...

All in all a bit of a shambles the England innings. Embarrassed by left arm spin. This is a step up from Australia but international players shouldn't be panicking or throwing it away just because it's a new type of bowling for them. Poor effort 60/70 runs short. Bet our spinners get clobbered.

Turned 50 yesterday. Still get butterflies. My new most "favourite" daughter is a lawyer still works with my old production company. Got me tickets for the final for my birthday if we get through!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW Sterling doubters strange Croatian coach identifies him & Kane as main threats. Full of praise for his performances in the press conference.

Good game this. 100mph stuff.

Not that good a player. Club's had enough negative connections with the likes of Hughes & King. Would I let my teenage girls go to a club event involving Evans? No. Not all about legal issues but just decent behaviour, role models etc. Maybe a dated opinion but mine anyway.

Don't see the fuss. Someone comes and asks me the same question in the middle of Russia having followed England for this run of games l am giving the same answer as CJ. Ask me 5 minutes after final whistle at Wembley in 87 and I give you the opposite answer. Chances of seeing England win World...

same a lot of places. currently in year 4 of a case in Hungary. We've get 2 hour hearing every 3 months. Back in court on Wednesday then court closes for about 6/7 weeks so we'll get next installment around October and begin another 3 yr cycle. Really simple case being overcomplicated by their...

Dry pitches and England quicks are meat and drink to Indian batsmen. Threw away a good start today. Hope for rain before Tests start

Wikipedia getting humorous

Genuinely believe when the chips are down it's going to be Sterling who gets the goal. last night showed that Croatian defence is going to struggle with players running at them - struggled with slow Russians taking them on at times. Know from PL experience Lovren is a penalty waiting to happen...

same mistake too many made - confusing "team" with a side lacking star names. Argentina proved you can have a couple of star names but if the rest is poor and have no team style not going to do well most of the time.

Plenty of weak spots in both these sides. Crowd lifting Russia and maybe getting to Croatia.

Yep. Brazil & Japan both caused Belgian defence with pace & movement. Belgium goals against both Inc. Set piece and fast break. Get behind Belgium holding mids and they're vulnerable.