European u21 Championships

[LDN Blue 7,903]

[Name - Played - Points]

Group A

Switzerland | 3 | 9

Belarus | 3 | 3

Iceland | 3 | 3

Denmark | 3 | 3

Group B

Spain | 3 | 7

Czech Republic | 3 | 5

England | 3 | 3

Ukraine | 3 | 1

Semi Final

Spain 3-1 Belarus

Switzerland 1-0 Czech Republic

Final

Spain vs Switzerland

Edited June 22, 2011 by LDN Blue

[termninja 5,290]

Can't wait for England vs Spain

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Every player in England U21 is great on paper, also Wilshere and Carroll were withdrawn, right? Spain has Mata and Javi Martinez in their squad, what a match it will be

[termninja 5,290]

What is Josh's position in England? Is he a 1st team regular or a benchwarmer?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Thiago Alacantara pissed off England though with his comments

The only ones we really know are Jack Wilshere and Micah Richards, but they are not here.

That is good news for us because they are good players. Richards is a very good defender, while Wilshere is probably the best footballer in the whole team. The fact they will not be playing against us is a positive thing for us. We've not really heard of any of the other players.

It'll make beating those c*nts even better

What is Josh's position in England? Is he a 1st team regular or a benchwarmer?

He didn't make the final cut for the u21's unfortunately. He's a regular in the u18's though.

[termninja 5,290]

He didn't make the final cut for the u21's unfortunately. He's a regular in the u18's though.

Shame...I was hoping to see him play. Bertrand and Cork?

Oh and I'll be following Mata closely

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Shame...I was hoping to see him play. Bertrand and Cork?

Oh and I'll be following Mata closely

Yeah, Bertrand, Cork & Sturridge are there. With Gibbs pulling out Bertrand will certainly be the first choice left-back & could even be given the captain's armband.

How comes, you scouting for Liverpool now?

[bababoom 4,478]

What a goal by Shaqiri.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

That Shaqiri is going to be a class act.

[termninja 5,290]

Yeah, Bertrand, Cork & Sturridge are there. With Gibbs pulling out Bertrand will certainly be the first choice left-back & could even be given the captain's armband.

How comes, you scouting for Liverpool now?

I love Liverpool...

Nothing ain't over yet

[LDN Blue 7,903]

That Shaqiri is going to be a class act.

Definitely. Saw him play England on Saturday and his movement was great! He's only 19, definitely one for the future.

[Tomo 21,733]

Where im staying ive got no signal had to walk half an hour to find a 24 hour internet cafe (god knows how i found one) so i wont be able to watch tonight, got no tele's nothing and really wanna watch this one

[Ollie 4,400]

Ah something worth posting about....

Looking forward to the game later, i remember 2 years ago we beat them 2-0 but i have a bad feeling about it this year if i'm honest. A few of ours have pulled out which i can't believe to be honest, it sickens me that some players use the "i'm tired" bullshit and would turn down the opportunity to play for their country in an international tournament. Spain have a very strong squad, no pulling out from them as far as i hear so we could get the run around later on. Just hope we play well, show commitment and at least give them a game. Those drop outs should be ashamed of themselves and should never play for the U21's again imo.

I watched the Iceland - Belarus game yesterday and it was crazy in truth. Iceland completely dominated the 2nd half after an awful first half finished 0-0 but they just couldn't score. Then Belarus caught them out, won a pen, scored and then sealed it late on 2-0. Iceland played some really good football but were so unlucky. Felt sorry for them.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Looking forward to the game later, i remember 2 years ago we beat them 2-0 but i have a bad feeling about it this year if i'm honest. A few of ours have pulled out which i can't believe to be honest, it sickens me that some players use the "i'm tired" bullshit and would turn down the opportunity to play for their country in an international tournament. Spain have a very strong squad, no pulling out from them as far as i hear so we could get the run around later on. Just hope we play well, show commitment and at least give them a game. Those drop outs should be ashamed of themselves and should never play for the U21's again imo.

I remember that!

I actually think we've got a better chance strangely. This Spain side still looks strong, but I think the one 2 years ago was stronger.. Maybe by senses are just off. I'm laughing at Liverpool fans though, they've hyped Dani Pacheco for years about how he's the next David Villa or something & now he's not even made the cut.

There's got to be more emphasis on the u21 set up I think. It's a great chance for the future England squad to show if they're capable or not.

[Styles 9,790]

Let's hope Sturridge scores a couple.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I think England will play 4-3-3.. The frontline would be

Welbeck - Sturridge - Rose

This will give us a good indication of how he should be played at Chelsea.

[bababoom 4,478]

I'm hoping England thrash Spain. Too bad Josh isn't in the squad.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Wilkins' disappointed Josh wasn't selected