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Impressive showing by Havertz. Created two big chances, and was denied by a fantastic stop. One of the few - if not the only German player who perhaps didn't deserve to lose.

If Timo and Muller had converted their chances, maybe things would've been different.

I guess people will finally start taking England seriously. There's a very good chance they will make the finals this year.

Kane finally!!!!!

He keeps coming up with the goals.

Nice one sterling.

That goes in if it's either side of Pickford.

Good luck to Havertz and Werner jare. Would be nice to see them get involved in a goal or two.

Havertz10:
na counter attack football dem wan play using the pace of saka and sterling

Yup, that's pretty obvious. It was a very predictable move.

Also, he would definitely be wary of Gosens and Kimmich, hence the decision to match Germany's wingback formation.

Mbappe see your life outside? Na wa

Jesus oh

xG 0.09!!!

All this talk about Belgium defending a one goal lead against Brazil and now Portugal...no be wetin France do them for WC semifinals?

Once again, wingbacks prove to be the downfall of Portugal

Today sweet me

Nice one Belgium

Of course Pepe was at the heart of the vayolence

Maybe Patricio could've done better, but I won't blame him much cos of the power and the nasty swerve of the shot.

What a goal

Sanches has absolutely rediscovered himself.

donstan18:
Which club renato dey play now.

He’s good

Lille. Helped them win the Ligue 1.

Gentlemen Belgium, shall we?

Ibime:
Goal ball.

My dutch boys are out

E sweet me sha, I no know why

ShadowCracker:
Same way Chelsea let go of other talents De Bruyne, Lukaku.

It is a Chelsea thing.

No no, I don't think Chelsea just let him go like that. I think there's more to it. Maybe like the Lamptey situation.

ShadowCracker:
Don't sleep on him .

Shey dis guy dey Chelsea before? Why e comot?

James' case is a bit of a curious one. I remember last season, he was making waves mostly because of his attacking play, with his crossing ability in particular catching the eye. That was the period when the Beckham comparisons came up (comparisons strictly in terms of crossing). I remember how fans used to blast the attackers for failing to utilize the fantastic crosses/cutbacks James played into the box numerous times.

Then, what many people weren't convinced about was the defensive aspect of his game.

So what could've happened? The back passing is undeniably obvious, and a bit frustrating at times. But when he does attack, he is a joy to watch. And the defensive side of the game that used to generate doubts, is now one of his biggest strengths.

James has the tools to become one of the very best in the game. Forget hype. Last season, his attacking play made the headlines. This season, it's his defense. I think he needs to find a balance, as he's now proven that he can attack AND defend.

Again, some have highlighted his physique as a sort of an issue. First off, this dude is mad strong. But then again, it seems his size/mass makes it difficult for him to zip up and down he flanks. If that's the case, then it's definitely something he can work on.

Me I still maintain faith in James, though he needs to address some issues.

swiz123:
I don't want to stick around to find out. To win the league, we have to be consistent from start to the end. Nobody knows how competitive our rivals will be and any slow start could be catastrophic.

So my brother, oge adiro ichebe James.

You will stick around oh! We die here

Nice one Italy

Fair play to Austria.

Uh oh

Game on?

What a run by Di Lorenzo...would have been goal of the tournament

Leyqute:
Yyup. Berardi. Chiesa’s exploits for Juve are well known. Why is he on the bench?

Walahi. That immobile, I don’t know his job in the team.

Well I think Chic2pimp explained this before...Chiesa primarily operates on the right, so his main competition is actually Insigne and to bench that one dey unlikely. Berardi has also been good on the left.

Anyways me sef had said that Chiesa needs to start more.

Pesinnaaaaaa yasssss!

Leyqute:
Why is Immobile starting ahead of Chiesa?

You see why this Mancini head no correct?

Chiesa no be 9 nau...he should leave Immobile and Belotti and start Chiesa at 9?

Golazoooooooo!!!

Make una chill for Jorginho matter. He has had a pretty good game.