Yes Russia. They may have done it the Pulis way but good on them.
As for Spain, they have been terrible in the entire tournament. 10 years ago they were superb playing this way because they had players who can play quick interchanges to get through the opposition. 8 years on they haven’t got that anymore. They are very one paced and they really need a revolution. They have Vasquez, Isco and Asensio who can play fast football and they need to get the best out of them.
Football has evolved but Spain refuses to follow the evolution.
It’s all open on this side of the draw now. England, Colombia, Switzerland and Croatia all have a great chance of reaching the final.
As for Spain, they have been terrible in the entire tournament. 10 years ago they were superb playing this way because they had players who can play quick interchanges to get through the opposition. 8 years on they haven’t got that anymore. They are very one paced and they really need a revolution. They have Vasquez, Isco and Asensio who can play fast football and they need to get the best out of them.
Football has evolved but Spain refuses to follow the evolution.
It’s all open on this side of the draw now. England, Colombia, Switzerland and Croatia all have a great chance of reaching the final.