I don't think it changes much. Colombia + Sweden/Switzerland is still easier than Japan + Brazil/Mexico. Colombia are a good team but Belgium or England will get past them I think.
Day 15: Japan vs Poland, Senegal vs Colombia, England vs Belgium, Panama vs Tunisia
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The right wing back role in this England side is perfect for him.
I feel there is, quite a big difference. Especially with England's style of play.
Columbia are technically far better than England (and Japan), in my opinion anyway. And are also way better at pressing.
I know, that's kind of my point though - to presume that Columbia will definitely be breezed past is, I think, very arrogant for a team of England's (or Belgium's) position.
No bias here btw, I'm English.
How is James Rodriguez.. Any news?
How many changes have Belgium made?
Januzaj starts for Belgium
Thanks, Howard.
8 or 9 I guess
I don't think Colombia are that great technically. They have some gifted players though and a lot of athletes that are better suited to these conditions than us. They would be a massive test for this England side.
My world cup is done
It’s ironic that England have been awful in tournaments in recent years and now they go into the last group game not particularly wanting to win the game.
They should go for the win and keep momentum rolling, looking at past results they have no right to be plotting for two games ahead
They should go for the win and keep momentum rolling, looking at past results they have no right to be plotting for two games ahead
Hoping England win the group.
Cause, you know, it'd be nice to win the group. Japan look less difficult than Colombia. If we reached a quarter final against Brazil that would be great fun.
Cause, you know, it'd be nice to win the group. Japan look less difficult than Colombia. If we reached a quarter final against Brazil that would be great fun.
seem to recall last season or maybe season before, many on here were calling for us to sign Dendoncker. He seems to have gone the way of the Gaitan.
I don’t think he’s eh good? He would be lucky to reach Glen Johnson levels. Hint, that’s not so good.
Brazil could lose to Mexico y'know, just saying, they don't look invincible. Then that route looks easier.
Calling this now. England v Croatia World Cup final
Or Belgium v Croatia, depending on how this game goes
Or Belgium v Croatia, depending on how this game goes
Mon' Belgium. Lads, it's Phil Jones.
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming..
So England B vs Belgium B.
Machado, Ovalle, Torres, Haddadi, Skhiri, Khazri,...all the stars are here, lets get ready for a classic match!
Nobody watching Panama - Tunisia? Could be a cracking game
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Kane actually agreed to sit this one out despite chasing the golden boot?
Yeah, great fun like in Fukuroi in 2002.
Jones... is it that wrong to dislike your own player? I know it is but i can't help myself
This commentator just called Dier and Courtois teammates... 
Id say southgates made the right call on the team..whatever the result it keeps some of his key players fresh for the next game
just once I wanna see one of the VAR blokes looking at porn on their monitor.
Let's see if Januzaj can do something.
I think Marouane will struggle in that two man midfield...
Januzaj starting a world cup game 
Shame. Would have been the first real test for England and the chance of a very good game.
Now theres an in-built excuse if we lose.
Do both teams not mind facing Colombia..?
True. This world cup is so unpredictable but you're right. Brazil can lose to Mexico giving England a golden opportunity or England can face Brazil themselves and beat them. Nothing will surprise me.
I'm sure he will stake a claim on any goals we score tonight, on the grounds that he is Harry Kane.
if you are changing the whole team why not goalkeepers as well? Give someone a run out in the WC if you dont care about the result.
Poor from vardy that
May be late to this discussion, but Dendoncker in defence? Usually a midfielder right? I remember him practically running through United in a game.
Calamity Thomas is starting well.
Dembele is such a tank. Diver just bounced off him there.