European Under 21 Championship 2013

Nuri Sahin

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So hosts Israel take on Norway in the opener at 5pm our time, while Italy take on England in the evening KO in Group A.

Can't say I know much, actually I know sweet **** all about Israel. Norway would be worth a watch for some of their players whom might be known to a few here. Players such Henriksen from Alkmaar, Singh from Feyenoord, Gladbach's Nordtveit and Man U fans might want to keep an eye out for one ex and one current player in King and Daehli as well. I've heard bits n bobs of Molde forward Berget, meant to be quite highly thought of in his homeland too.

Italy vs England is the main event tonight, both will fancy their chances of topping the group. Fair few recognised names in the England team like Zaha, Henderson, Caulker, etc.

Italy meanwhile have a mix of Seria A and B players, notable names include the likes of Destro, Borini, Insigne, Donati, Immobile and Verratti.

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Betting wise, I've money on a few different bets for interest. For me it's Spain or Holland's tourney to win. Holland @ 7/1, Spain Win/Rodrigo Top Goalscorer @ 14/1, Rodrigo Top Goalscorer @ 9/1 and Isco Player of the Tournament @ 12/1 are all bets I've gone with. Germany lack upfront IMHO to bet on them.

edit - added Insigne @ 28/1 and Maher @ 33/1

Drogmal

Is it all on Sky or just the England games?

Giggsy11

Schedule in the OP says Italy Vs England match is on June 6th but isn't it today?

Nuri Sahin

Drogmal wrote: »

Is it all on Sky or just the England games?

Think all the games are on Sky . Both games are on Sky Sports 2 tonight anyway.

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Schedule in the OP says Italy Vs England match is on June 6th but isn't it today?

Blame goal.com

Andersonisgod

Should be a good watch over the Summer. I haven't seen odds but I'd assume Spain are the favourites, they've taken a very strong squad, filled with quality and some outstanding players.

Nuri Sahin

Nuri Sahin

1-0 to Israel, Nir Biton from the penalty spot.

klose

Spain with rodrigo tello and thiago to name but 3 should win imo, the likes of montoya,bartara,nacho and de gea in goal will form a good defence too.

Nuri Sahin

Lovely finish from Pedersen, Norway deserved that. 1-1.

Fowler87

Good start to tournament. Well taken goal from Pederson

G.K.

I'd forgotten Immobile existed.

Nuri Sahin

Crazy first half so far. Norway have a defender sent off for being the last man.

Jax Teller

I don't think that was a clear goal scoring opportunity . Should have been a yellow IMO .

Nuri Sahin

Israel are going to be torn apart by England and Italy.

Jax Teller

Should have scored .

Nuri Sahin

Just tuning in again. Good timing. Cracking finish from Singh on the half volley from outside of the box to draw level in stoppage time.

FT: Israel 2-2 Norway

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Kiwi_knock

Does anyone know the English formation?

klose

Why is robinson wearing 9? Hes a lb..

Nuri Sahin

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Does anyone know the English formation?

4231

Nuri Sahin

Insigne has been superb so far for Italy.

GTR63

klose wrote: »

Why is robinson wearing 9? Hes a lb..

He was a late call up, I guess he took the number of the player he replaced. Italy are far more comfortable on the ball in particular the old Pescara tandem of Insigne and Veratti.

Headshot

England are ****ing awful to watch

Playing long ball to front non stop

Kiwi_knock

England have looked particularly poor.

GTR63

Headshot wrote: »

England are ****ing awful to watch

Playing long ball to front non stop

Bet Hodgson is proud. Its a lot like the game they had at the Euros last year, no Pirlo Panenka penalty yet.

Nuri Sahin

Lolwut.

England 1-0, Dawson.

Kiwi_knock

Scrappy goal for a scrappy team. Well done to England for taking their opportunity.

Chucky the tree

Was the goal definitely given?

Nuri Sahin

Haha disallowed.

ThunbergsAreGo

What happened there? why disalloweD?

Kiwi_knock

It was not a goal.

Chucky the tree

lol, had a feeling it was.

ben.schlomo

Engerlund are awful, Italy are inept, really poor game.

kfallon

What was the goal disallowed for? The non peno call in the first half was shocking!

ctrl-alt-delete

Am sure that should have been a peno as the foul carried on into the box,

Italy unhappy again, looked like the ref had given it.

Kiwi_knock

Great finish that.

Nuri Sahin

YES!

Insigne, 1-0 to Italy

Headshot

Justice there

Italy score, really deserved. The only team that actually played instead of being negative like England were

GTR63

Delicious by Insigne after some odd reffing.

Kiwi_knock

Why did the wall not jump?

Chucky the tree

English wall glued to the floor.

IvySlayer

That's what England get for keeping Stuart Pearce.

GTR63

Fausto is such a great name.

Kiwi_knock

At least Redmond has looked promising for England.

Jimmy Iovine

This was disallowed. Ha.

Nuri Sahin

Good attempt from Henderson and save from the keeper at the end.

FT: Italy 1-0 England



Shame there is no MOTM bets, though it's a step closer Player of the Tourney after that display :P

grenache

Grande Insigne. God I love that little man.

We saw the future of the English national team tonight, and it's looking bleak.

grenache

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

At least Redmond has looked promising for England.

My own crowd Forest have confirmed they are signing an England U-21 player in 14 days, but won't say who it is. Anyone else but this chap and I'll be disappointed. The only bright spark for England tonight in a sea of mediocrity. Has been first class for Birmingham all season.

Liam O

grenache wrote: »

Grande Insigne. God I love that little man.

We saw the future of the English national team tonight, and it's looking bleak.

Not really, a lot of their top young lads aren't there.

PhlegmyMoses

Exactly. The likes of Welbeck, Jones, Cleverley and Smalling are all probably still eligible but in the senior squads when fit and that's just the United lads. Then you have Wilshere, Chamberlain etc from Arsenal and Kyle Walker from Spurs. Probably missing a load too.

grenache

Liam O wrote: »

Not really, a lot of their top young lads aren't there.

They were missing Zaha, Lansbury, Ince and Rose. Yes they were losses no doubt. But you would think with one of the largest playing pool in the world, England would be better than the rabble they were tonight. I really don't think having those four guys on the field would have changed much. There are too many passengers in that side - Henderson, Shelvey, etc.