Month: June 2016

As you guys know Euro 2016 started a week ago with France claiming a dramatic late victory over Romania. France has not been amazing as they managed to beat Romania 2-1 and Albania 2-0. But France probably doesn’t care if they play badly but win. England opened up against Russia. England was very positive throughout the whole game and eventually an Erik Dier strike from a marvellous free kick gave them their reward. But Russia didn’t go down without a fight and equalized in the 92nd minute, continuing England’s record of never winning their opening game at the Euro’s. While England drew 1-1 with Russia, Wales beat Slovakia 2-1. Launching them to the top of their group. Yesterday, the Welsh and the English played each other to see who could claim the top spot in their group. Wales struck on the brink of half time as Gareth Bale netted past Joe Hart. The strike was special but England’s number 1 should have saved it easily. Roy Hodgson then played his trump card and put on Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy. The subs had an immediate effect as Jamie Vardy pulled England level in the 54 minute. England now sensing victory threw everything they had at the Welsh. Finally in the 91st minute Daniel Sturridge smashed home the winner giving England all 3 points. England haven’t done well in a major tournament for many years now and I truly believe that their youngsters might be able to carry them to victory.