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Rumours have it Hulk starts for Brazil - Rafael; Danilo, Thiago Silva ©, Juan, Marcelo; Sandro, Rômulo, Oscar; Hulk, Leandro Damião, Neymar.

Thought - As West Ham United have released Rob Green and don't have a huge transfer budget, perhaps this could be the perfect loan move for Thibaut. West Ham will enter at the bottom of the table, clawing as hard as they can to stay in the Premier League. That's a similar pressure on the players as the guys at the top end of the table trying to win the thing! I think he needs to experience true gritty football soon. Atletico Madrid have done him good, but if he goes back again, I doubt he'll learn anything further.

As much as I hate many of the current Barcelona team and what they've done to us a few times over the years, It is a bit of an honour to be a great rival of theirs considering they're apparently the 'poster boys of football' etc. Thinking of it, the only players I like in that team are Valdes (Only because he's a spitting image of my cousin lol), Puyol and Xavi.

Anyone got any idea if Hulk will be starting for Brazil tonight vs. Mexico? Or is the manager likely to rotate?

He confirmed to Sky last night that he wouldn't mind a move here, but insisted there had been no contact between us and his agent (although when saying that, he stopped making eye-contact, began to scratch his head, and looked a little awkward.)

Guys - We were linked with him because AVB was our manager. There's really nothing more to it. I highly doubt a move will be made, but I'd be happy to be proved wrong. He's a fine player.

I was impressed by Lukaku today. His touch is less subtle than that of a pedophiles, so that needs working on, but aside from that, great few minutes, or however long he was on the pitch for. I really liked it when he ran into Hart Best part of the game. Back to seriousness - This boy needs playing time. I personally believe he should go on loan to Lille along with De Bruyne. Hopefully the management don't put him out to Vitesse.

Eden Hazard created six goalscoring chances today, twice as many as any England player. Good stat.

THIS is what separates us from other fans - WE are smart. WE see the quality in him, even if his team lost. He was played out of position. Simple. Still oozed quality in almost every touch, pass, flick and cross (apart from 1 early one). All other fans will be going " HAHAHA HE'S SHIT, HE DIDN'T SCORE 50 GOALS. KAGAWA >>> HAZARD " and blah blah.

I'm certain that if Hazard was used properly this game and Lukaku started, or at least an actual striker started, the scoreline would have been a whole lot different.

Something I always say ^^^

Welbeck stole Drogba's celebration. That is all.

Why must the commentators and pundits call Eden Hazard - Aiden Azar? :')

A 4-2-3-1 would suit Belgium much more in my opinion. Hazard down the centre, pretty much the rest of the team the same, but Lukaku up top.

I absolutely love this Belgium team. Very composed, good balance of flair, attack and defence, just...lovely.

Hazard is impressing me already. He's won the ball back a few times now. Wish he was starting on the wing today though.

Roy Keane is so ignorant, implying that Hazard won't live up to the hype because he's from Ligue 1. Someone give him a smack in the mouth and remind him where Zidane came from.

Roy Hodgson's lips are awfully moist. Looks scary on HD.

I've no idea here, so someone help me out - Who's owner(s) invest in transfers more out of - Southampton, Reading and West Ham United? I'm just curious as I've not heard many (if any) transfer rumours at all regarding any of the clubs. Surely their current squads aren't good enough to keep them in the Prem!

Essien's agent has said to France Football that he's staying at Chelsea. Got another 3 years on his contract. ffs. We weren't all sentimental with Drogba and allowed him to leave, so why are we keeping Essien? I can't remember any notable pass, tackle or interception from him this season. This is what separates Champions from pretenders - they cut their losses when they need to, shift old wood when they need to, and don't keep someone around just because they have a nice smile.

I can't see Bruma ever making it here. The amount of mistakes he's made in games for Hamburg is terrifying. Odd though, as he was superb when out on loan at Leicester City. Chalobah is young, very young, so I can't see anything new from him any time too soon. So - Hopefully if he does get a permit at some point, Kalas should definitely return. He is at times a little mistake-prone, but often makes up for it with great acceleration and then nicking the ball out from behind the attackers legs. (I assume the mistakes will go with age.) No one in Holland, as I understand, expected Vitesse to qualify for the Europa League (they finished 15th last season), but our 19 year old Kalas (29 league appearances) was a driving force behind them achieving the feat. HOWEVER - I hope we stop loaning players to Vitesse. This is possibly the only player who's ever developed at least a little bit well from our academy over there.

LOL. Ok, I'll give you that - That looks absolutely dreadful.

What on earth is this in his hand? Pubes?

You know what? David Luiz just isn't David Luiz without the epic hair. Sell him, and then buy him back when his hair grows back please.

Our beautiful boy Hazard is getting abuse on Twitter from rival fans (since he didn't sign for their team), and all he did was talk about the tennis </3. If any of you are on Twitter, try and send over some encouraging words. Footballers are human too, remember.