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fancythat Fri 12-Jun-26 14:41:40

A thread for those who are watching it.

Not sure how interested in it I will be.
Like I said on the not watching thread, it may depend how far some Countires I am interested in, get to, in the competition.

Rosie51 Thu 18-Jun-26 09:33:57

Sarnia are you aware that Emma Hayes is British and umm had a fair bit of success as Chelsea women's manager? That's why the USA women's team 'poached' her away to coach their national team.

tanith Thu 18-Jun-26 09:26:37

Well what a brilliant match well done England and Croatia played well too. Thoroughly enjoyable, did anyone else stay awake to hear the fans sing Wonderwall to the team it was moving if you can say that about an Oasis song 😂 Bring it on!!

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Jun-26 09:12:48

Well done England ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Fingers crossed Harry Kane is ok 🤞🏻

Sarnia Thu 18-Jun-26 09:09:19

seasider

I found the tactics woman really annoying . She looked like she was stood in her kitchen !

As a football fan I am a member of my team's forum. The kitchen set up she is standing in has resulted in lots of remarks from the dinosaurs who consider it to be a men only game.

Sarnia Thu 18-Jun-26 09:05:43

fancythat

REKA

Who is the lady with the blackboard? And why is she there?

Sorry, I dont know.

She is the US women's football coach. I can answer that question. As to why is she there is a mystery to me too. Women have had to work hard to infiltrate British football and this woman has set them back several years. We have some very good homegrown female football presenters of our own.

fancythat Thu 18-Jun-26 08:54:29

REKA

Did one of the commentators just say that it wasn't 'quite the dream start' for England? Surely not!

There is a little concern that two goals were scored against England.

And I heard a commentator saying he was concerned a bit about the England defence.

Personally, I was a little concerned about Kane. He seemed to indicate he was a bit injured a couple of times.

seasider Thu 18-Jun-26 00:11:08

I found the tactics woman really annoying . She looked like she was stood in her kitchen !

REKA Wed 17-Jun-26 23:55:17

rafichagran

I think he meant the first half.

Ah, maybe. Thank you 😊

Bellanonna Wed 17-Jun-26 23:46:17

Well done England

Charleygirl5 Wed 17-Jun-26 23:27:37

That match was worth watching in my opinion and I enjoyed every minute of it. Even I noticed a couple of fouls which went unnoticed. I only watch when one of our four countries is playing.

Usedtobeblonde Wed 17-Jun-26 23:08:53

Thomas Tuchel(sp) certainly gave a much needed half time pep talk.A game of two halves.
Keep it up England.
I also enjoyed the earlier game, Portugal had a lesson I felt.
I love to see the less favourable team win except of course when England are playing.

Mollygo Wed 17-Jun-26 23:08:16

Well done England
But this just made me laugh.
If I hadn’t watched the match I’d never have known that the England win in a 6 goal match meant they’d won 4-2.

rafichagran Wed 17-Jun-26 23:05:36

I think he meant the first half.

REKA Wed 17-Jun-26 23:04:55

Did one of the commentators just say that it wasn't 'quite the dream start' for England? Surely not!

Rosie51 Wed 17-Jun-26 23:04:38

And well done England, you played much better in the second half.

rafichagran Wed 17-Jun-26 23:04:13

Good start England.

Rosie51 Wed 17-Jun-26 23:03:05

REKA

Who is the lady with the blackboard? And why is she there?

That's Emma Hayes who was the manager of Chelsea women's team, but now manages the USA women's team. She's there to explain formations and tactics.

Jaxjacky Wed 17-Jun-26 23:03:04

That’ll do England.
Didn’t see it REKA

fancythat Wed 17-Jun-26 23:01:32

Well done England!

REKA Wed 17-Jun-26 23:01:03

She's in the studio, Jaxjacky. Discussing and drawing order of play. Seems rather odd!

Jaxjacky Wed 17-Jun-26 22:58:22

Where relative to the pitch REKA?

fancythat Wed 17-Jun-26 22:49:18

Both goalkeepers are very busy tonight.

fancythat Wed 17-Jun-26 22:49:00

REKA

Who is the lady with the blackboard? And why is she there?

Sorry, I dont know.

Millie22 Wed 17-Jun-26 22:42:10

She looks like she is standing in front of some kitchen units.

MayBee70 Wed 17-Jun-26 22:38:09

Pleasantly surprised by the England team. Playing at double the speed they usually play at..