England vs Spain

psd99 · 11 Nov 2011 at 08:12

I'm not looking forward to this one. I wonder what kind of team the Spanish will play but either way they will be world class! I don't know what Joe Hart is playing at telling the media

- what is your prediction everyone?

"We're a good, strong, footballing nation. That's how we're going into the game. We're looking to win the match like any other. We're not going into the game hoping to do well. We're looking to perform and bring new players in, and we're really excited about it.

"But let's not get too wrapped up with the opposition. Remember, we are a good side with some great young talent, and we will look to put on a show. It will be a learning experience, for sure, but at the same time they're not light years ahead of us. We are not in awe of them."

Joe Hart - the bit in bold mmmmmmm yer right!!

Nossmayo · 11 Nov 2011 at 10:23

I dunno, i'm quite looking forward to it myself, should be a good game.

I don't think we'll lose.

Prediction 1-1

psd99 · 11 Nov 2011 at 10:27

Nossmayo said:
I dunno, i'm quite looking forward to it myself, should be a good game.

I don't think we'll lose.

Prediction 1-1

you must be very confident then lol

The Running Man · 11 Nov 2011 at 10:29

death by passing. like zamora said we'd be happy to get a kick of the ball. thankfully we are guaranteed at least 2 touches from one of the kick offs.

if Spain approach this seriously id expect a 2-0 maybe a 3-1 if we get a good break.

mmj_uk · 11 Nov 2011 at 10:30

We won't even be able to get the ball for the majority of the game, I think Spain will win comfortably if they take the game seriously.

Jano · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:07

If Spain play properly we'll get an absolute hiding.

sandy10 · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:13

Unsure on scoreline, but the commentator's will use the phrase "little genius" in reference to either Xavi and Iniesta, around 20 times.

Shamikebab · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:14

I predict Spain won't really try that hard, we'll grab a narrow victory or a draw and the media will hail us as a great footballing side again.

Robert1986 · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:19

3-0 Spain

Looking forward to this one. Usually don't look forward to international games unless its the world cup or Euro's.

Can see Spain bossing the game like they did against Scotland.

peterattheboro · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:36

4-0 Spain.

Spain better win cos they are on my accumulator!

Adrianr · 11 Nov 2011 at 11:48

Shamikebab said:
I predict Spain won't really try that hard, we'll grab a narrow victory or a draw and the media will hail us as a great footballing side again.

Hopefully no-one will try that hard, Spain will win and every player can return to their respective clubs unharmed. Business as usual.

Nossmayo · 11 Nov 2011 at 12:25

Head to head results.

Code:

Game Date        Venue      Result                      Remark

  1.  15- 5-1929 Madrid     Spain    - England    4-3
  2.   9-12-1931 London     England  - Spain      7-1
  3.   2- 7-1950 Rio de Ja. Spain    - England    1-0   [World Cup]
  4.  18- 5-1955 Madrid     Spain    - England    1-1
  5.  30-11-1955 London     England  - Spain      4-1
  6.  15- 5-1960 Madrid     Spain    - England    3-0
  7.  26-10-1960 London     England  - Spain      4-2
  8.   8-12-1965 Madrid     Spain    - England    0-2
  9.  24- 5-1967 London     England  - Spain      2-0
 10.   3- 4-1968 London     England  - Spain      1-0   [European Champ Qual.]
 11.   8- 5-1968 Madrid     Spain    - England    1-2   [European Champ Qual.]
 12.  26- 3-1980 Barcelona  Spain    - England    0-2
 13.  18- 6-1980 Napoli     England  - Spain      2-1   [European Champ]
 14.  25- 3-1981 London     England  - Spain      1-2
 15.   5- 7-1982 Madrid     Spain    - England    0-0   [World Cup]
 16.  18- 2-1987 Madrid     Spain    - England    2-4
 17.   9- 9-1992 Santander  Spain    - England    1-0
 18.  22- 6-1996 London     England  - Spain      0-0   [European Champ, asdet; England win 4-2 on pen.]
 19.  28- 2-2001 Birmingham England  - Spain      3-0
 20.  17-11-2004 Madrid     Spain    - England    1-0
 21.   7- 2-2007 Manchester England  - Spain      0-1
 22.  11- 2-2009 Sevilla    Spain    - England    2-0

Total record:

England              22 11  3  8  38- 24  25
Spain                22  8  3 11  24- 38  19

Some more stats:

                     Pd  E  D  S  EG- SG

In England:           8  6  1  2  22-  7
In Spain:            11  4  2  5  14- 15
Elsewhere:            2  1  0  1   2-  2

The Running Man · 11 Nov 2011 at 13:16

i think they will still be rueing that 1931 loss...

Vespasian777 · 11 Nov 2011 at 13:26

I really hope we get thumped 6-0 or so.

Cosimo · 11 Nov 2011 at 13:38

Shamikebab said:
I predict Spain won't really try that hard, we'll grab a narrow victory or a draw and the media will hail us as a great footballing side again.

Let me correct that:

Spain won't have to try, they'll score freely, we'll pray for a narrow defeat, it will be a miracle if it's a draw, it will be business as usual with all the excuses and I'll be there for a jolly good laugh:

Robbo · 11 Nov 2011 at 13:41

I hope we either win, or if not, get absolutely obliterated 10-0 so Capello gets sacked.

psd99 · 11 Nov 2011 at 14:35

Got to say I am not surprised to see how many of us think England will lose

Lots to look forward to will capello go 4-4-2 or will he go 4-5-1

I'd go 4-5-1 but the that won't stop the invertible I predict for a spain win I hope for a spain win - I just don't hope we lose 6 or 7 nil.

I wish I was going to this game now as well.

mmj_uk · 11 Nov 2011 at 14:40

Robbo said:
I hope we either win, or if not, get absolutely obliterated 10-0 so Capello gets sacked.

That's probably what he wants too now that he's made his millions.

MooMoo444 · 11 Nov 2011 at 15:57

25 hours (and a bit) to go

cant wait for this, we're going to get hammered.

Will be a good learning experience for england, and hopefully make them better.

Spamalot · 11 Nov 2011 at 16:05

simulatorman said:
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£60... seriously?