Round of 16 thoughts

[Chuck_D]

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what are people's thoughts on the england/ecuador game tomorrow? i, for one, am not convinced that the game is the mortal lock for england that some have made it out to be...

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I'm English, I think we'll just edge the game but as to whether this is a lock...questionable.

We are playing a new formation (4-5-1), Rooney as a lone striker (not match fit for 90min IMO), and apparently its searing 30degrees+ in Stuttgart today. Add to that England havent really overly convinced anyone yet of their quality.

I'm hopeful of us getting the victory but I see more value in the England HT/FT as I think with the heat and fitness we'll go for a quick start and hope to get a goal to defend. Ecuador dont keep possession well and we can use that to our advantage if we get the early goal to see us through.