I'm proud of the boys.

They lost but played very well and dominated most of the game against a very good France team. It was one hell of a game but sadly not to be. France did what they needed to in big moments and they go through. I think they will win the World Cup now.

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MartinII · 70-79, M

They played pretty well but created few clear cut chances and the central defence always looked vulnerable. The substitutions destroyed England’s rhythm, and Sterling was worse than useless. I’m glad, of course, that the underrated Giroud scored the winning goal. To think that Arsenal preferred Lacazette!

The pundits were very critical of the referee, I think correctly. Strange, because the refereeing in all the other games I have seen has been excellent.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@MartinII We didn't create loads of chances but neither did they. You are never going to get than in big games.
We created enough though and Lloris had to be at his best. I think we also defended very well against Mbappe, who had his least effective game so far.

I think France will win the cup and that will be their toughest game.

BeefySenpie · M

@MartinII Taking Saka off was a brainless choice after he looked dangerous and won free kicks all game long

Refereeing in Dutch Argy game was dodgy too

MartinII · 70-79, M

@BeefySenpie Yes, it was a ridiculous decision unless he was feeling the effects of the many fouls, some not given, that he suffered. I didn’t see the Dutch game.