[madsteve]

Reading the articles this morning, you'd think we've won the tournament

Some of us had said Vardy should start this one. I was of the impression Kane should've started against Russia though.

Woy was forced into making changes, HT was the best time to make them as we'd produced nothing and Wales were winning. Even then it wasn't until a terrible mistake by Ashley Williams that played Vardy onside to gift us a goal. Next to an own goal that's the worst thing a defender can do!!
Now the game opened up as Wales were slightly deflated and could no longer afford to sit & defend as they had previously. England after the 3 subs were producing much better, this is true.
If you're honest about the winner it's just one of those things. We saw it with France the day before, the opposition were worn down, expecting to hold for the draw. Then a debatably lucky goal made it over the line in 90+ minutes. And we beat the mighty Wales ( With help from Wales)

Suddenly, Woy is vindicated? he made "Inspiring Subs" It's no wonder the same pattern repeats in Britian, people are a glutton for it.  We were only in the game for the final 30 minutes now people are of the impression we can do something at this Tournament

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On a slightly separate note, is it true that People are being told to take their England flags down from Pub's and homes? That would be pretty ridiculous if it were true.

Just feel that there needs to be a degree of balance. Hodgson has been criticised when he gets things wrong so is entitled to praise when he gets things right. I would have started with Vardy but half the goals in the Euros have been scored by substitutes and half the goals have come after the 75th minute so maybe it isn't down to luck when you score late with substitutes.

While we haven't been great, neither has anyone else. The level is so close between all the teams so matches will be won by fine margins. The question is who can win the important matches.