29-06-2018, 20:55
First major gamble of Southgate's reign. If we go on to make the semis, having taken what he obviously regards as the "easier" route, he gets hailed as a genius. If, on the other hand, Colombia smash us 3-0 on Tuesday night then the tabloids will be queuing up to stick the knife in.
"I would rather spend a holiday in Tuscany than in the Black Country, but if I were compelled to choose between living in West Bromwich or Florence, I should make straight for West Bromwich." - J.B. Priestley