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Here’s how PASSIVE England ‘must improve’ v Norway

Lionel Messi produces another World Cup rescue act as Argentina survive a thriller against Egypt, while Premier League icon Troy Deeney joins Proper Football Daily to preview England’s quarter-final a

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England dont control games in midfield they dont have a odegaard type playyer that can slow the tempo down and speed ut up also
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Argentina are 3 in a row international champs 4 a reason. BEST WINNERS MENTALITY 🏆

It's Destiny & Good Karma luck. Greatest current player does greatest comeback in greatest game to avert greatest shock in greatest world cup.

Messi overcame a bad pen miss, & hitting the post & bad misses by his mates.

3 goals in 13 minutes, at the end, when lungs were gasping & legs heavy showed bravery & great skill by the 3 in a row Champs.

Its going to be a great Semi when the Albi Celeste face the brave 3 🦁

Bravery maybe the only way to stop Keano's favourite street fighters.

Wrighty is right to be afraid of the unbelievable winners mentality of the Albi Celeste, but we got brave Lions & two top finishes in King Kane & the Brown Prince Jude.

The fast White Knight, Gordon has also caught 🔥 fire with lovely assists.

Will Messi & Harry both score. It cud be the greatest Semi. Dont miss Argentina vs England.

BTW did you see that electric dribbling at the end of the game, past defenders who are young enough to be Messi's sons.

T.Henry & Zlatan & W.Rooney were amazed by the magical abilities of magic Messi.

But Keano & Troy said it best "That is not just luck"

"Its also great fight.

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Not a single long throw by England in the competition so far. This is stupid. Saka cannot penetrate three defenders. But he could easily kick the ball off them and get a throw in. Then a cross goes in. Or get a corner. You dont have to beat the defenders to get a ball in. This would double the number of balls into the box in the average game.
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How many teams in this world cup would Troy get in?
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Much like John Cleese’s Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, we remained certain of victory even after having our limbs 'chopped off' by Mexico. Our resilience mirrored the Black Knight’s reaction after losing our 'arms' in the second half; despite our state, Mexico still could not put an England team—fighting with no arms or legs—on the floor. So, how good was that Mexico team, really? I would argue they were worse than the Black Knight.
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Norway dominated Brazil. Controlled Senegal. This is a real team. Tactics have been spot on. It's a big game for England.
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Is Troy having an individual comp with Lalas to see who speaks the most nonsense in one summer?Maybe he should look at Argentina and their route/struggles. What is he banging on about?
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Just seen Rooney doc. I ❤ his humble attempt to be better.

An Argentine soul who was born in the UK.

If only FA had kept Hoddle as boss after Lab Gov slandered him.

Hoddle wuda won 2004 Euros in a 5 3 2 shape. Wuda turned Rio into a Libero & built an Argentine type street fighters brotherhood.

Wayne wuda been 3 Lions Messi. The focal point of the team.

Hoddle wuda turned Gerrard Scholes Lampard into the best midfield trio.

Glenn wuda taught Owen & Wayne how to avoid big injuries.

Beckham & ACole wuda been turned into wingbacks

Carra Rio JT wuda been a great back 3.

JCole & Neville into v good impact subs.
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Norway aren’t a low block team they’ve giving up the most big chances in the tournament.
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"Is their midfield better than ours"

Hell yeah it is. Berg/Aursnes, Berge, Ødegaard is THE best midfield left at the world cup and that's not up for debate
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Was Troy dropped on his head, either as a child or sometime recently? I've never heard so many wrong takes in a video.
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The way you talk about the clubs some of the norwegian players plays at is why England will lose this game. Classic underestimation.
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Egypt were robbed pure corruption
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Big Dan Burn.
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What game was troy watching? 😮
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watch out for Nusa and Schjelderup two quick left wingers on Norway
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If you listen to Troy you will think he has won 2 World Cups, 2 Euros, 6 champions leagues and 9 league titles . Omg
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Going to be fun to see a England side with 2240 meters in their legs and 5 matches, vs a Norway team with basicly 4 games in their legs.
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Troy mentions we havent dominated which is true. The plan of course is to dominate and go front foot, but that hasnt happened partly due to solid opponents.
But the encouraging thing is despite the plan not working out, England are finding solutions and getting wins.
Sure they need to step up, but im beginning to see signs thats happening.
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Can England stop Erling Haaland and beat Norway?