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England v Croatia Prediction

DB9

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So here we are after 28 years in a semi-final of a World Cup, How's this one going to go?
 

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Ooh, their midfield frightens the hell out of me, and when demolishing Argentina looked to be a very well-oiled machine. An excellent in-form keeper too (as we do). A fighting nation, Croatia should be the biggest test yet for these young Lions. Heart v head, but head is telling me Croatia to win narrowly, 2-1 in ET.
 

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Nothing to fear but they have real quality. On we go. Croatia have superb footballers with wonderful technique but their defence is vulnerable. We should create chances. Argentina were a shambles this world cup so hard to judge just how great Croatia were.

Rebic looks quality as well as Modric, Rakitic (obviously).

Anyway, who needs Modric when you have Henderson? ;)
 

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Chris Waddle reckons that they haven't rotated players much so might be getting tired. Also had a liong night yesterday. Our team is younger. If Waddle is right, think we'll win. If he isn't right, I still think we'll win. It just seems like our destiny now.
 

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You always have hope when you’re playing against a side that contains Dejan Lovren.
 

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Anyway, who needs Modric when you have Henderson? ;)
Everybody. As for my prediction, it's coming home. We'll beat Croatia 3-1, Belgium will beat France 3-2 aet to set up an FA Cup Final to all intents and purposes (9 out of the 11 starters in the Belgium side are or have played in the Premier League) and then we'll beat Belgium 2-0 and get the party started.
 
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A tight game, we have a good chance if we score first. Not sure how we would fare chasing the game.
 

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A comfy 2-0 win against a tired team carrying knocks....
 

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Going to be a tight nervy game with perhaps just a single goal and it might just be the time Sterling strikes.
 

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2 back to back penalty shoot out wins - it’s time there luck ran out.....

If Henderson can Continue to dominate in midfield like he has than we have a chance

1-0 England and Kane from the spot
 
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