Considering it’s written in the stars that England will win their first major tournament since 1966 this summer, their supporters aren’t half downbeat.
24 hours on from hammering Slovakia 0-0, the picture of who they might face in the knock out stages is becoming a little clearer.
It’s unknown who they’ll face in the last 16 – that comes on Wednesday night – but it is now clear that England’s route to the final (a final which they definitely will reach) is going to be considerably harder than if they’d managed to beat Slovakia.
Why? Well, for a start, Croatia’s win over Spain means that Vincente Del Bosque’s men will be in the same side of the draw as England and will have to overcome a well-organised Italian side if they are to progress to the quarter finals. Added to that, there’s also World Champions Germany and much fancied hosts nations France to factor in, too.
Despite having the greatest international squad ever assembled and fate on their side, England fans were incredibly pessimistic about their chances, with many blaming Roy Hodgson for their inability to win their match in Saint Etienne on Monday.
https://twitter.com/AntTheRam1/status/745362295958675456
So if England didn't bottle last night's game vs Slovakia, they'd be in the half of the draw with Belgium and Croatia. Oh dear.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) June 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/thedoveman1982/status/745357711961907202
All of the sudden the draw start to look good for England. Genius Roy, absolute genius bagging that 0-0 v the Slovaks!
— Shaun (@ShaunPaz90) June 21, 2016
So #Spain losing has opened up that half of the draw, shame #England aren't in it eh? #Roy #EURO2016
— Steve Deadman â“‹ (@SteveDeadman) June 21, 2016
Chin up fellas. Wait and see how things look in another 24 hours.
